Have EDS, Now What?
At Bethesda Physiocare, we often evaluate patients who demonstrate signs and symptoms of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). While it may be unsettling to find out you have a chronic connective tissue disorder, it can also be the first step towards managing your health and addressing many undiagnosed symptoms. One of the first things to consider […]
Male Pelvic Health Disorders
Men’s Health PT is physical therapy for uniquely male pelvic conditions, often occurring as a consequence of prostate treatments. That pelvic floor muscles even exist may be news to many men. Not only are there muscles in the pelvic area, but they are also critically important to maintain sexual function, urinary continence, and lower back […]
A Headache in the Pelvis?
Anyone who has experienced pelvic pain and migraine headaches can attest to the fact that pelvic pain can rival even the most intense migraine headache. A well-known book about pelvic pain entitled “A Headache in the Pelvis” (Wise, Anderson) draws other similarities between headaches and pelvic pain, such as the phenomenon of referred pain. In […]
About Dr. Noelle Schlegel
Quote “ A society is great when men plant trees whose shade they will never sit in.” – Greek Proverb Three words to best describe me: Kind, loyal, empathetic One thing no one would guess about me: In 1989 I was the drum major for the Boston University Marching Band. My first concert was: Pantera […]
Bethesda Physiocare Featured on CBS Baltimore WJZ [VIDEO]
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A Look at Physical Therapy as a Treatment for Chronic Pain
Every year, physical therapy plays a vital role in remedying chronic pain for millions of Americans. Chronic pain, as reported by medical professionals and the CDC, is the most common reason that adults seek medical care. Some estimates go as high as 100 million Americans who suffer from some type of chronic pain. That is […]
Myofascial Trigger Points: A Source of Pain & Dysfunction in Patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
The management of chronic pain in patients diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is complex and requires a multimodal approach (Chopra, 2015). Common types of pain reported include joint, neuropathic, headaches/orofacial, pelvic and gastrointestinal (Chopra et al., 2017). Often times, these symptoms are heightened and perpetuated by the presence of myofascial trigger points. It has […]
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month at Bethesda Physiocare!
This September, we are joining our fellow medical professionals to raise awareness about prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the second leading cancer in American men! In fact, it has been estimated 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed. Unfortunately, the awareness of the disease has yet to catch up to its prevalence. Many believe this […]
Flexibility & Strength: Do You Have To Choose?
For many people, the idea of strength and flexibility being opposed to each other makes intuitive sense. Most people don’t expect a bodybuilder to get into a full split and equally can’t imagine a gymnast performing a huge barbell squat. If you’ve ever worked on your strength or flexibility, you may have even noticed the […]