Outpatient Surgery Centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers Explained
Outpatient procedures are becoming increasingly common in the United States, with doctors performing approximately 129 million outpatient procedures [...]
Common Snow Shoveling Injuries
Shoveling snow can be a daunting task during the winter months. Injuries such as shoulder and lower back pain occur frequently. In more severe cases, [...]
Inpatient Surgery vs Outpatient Surgery
You may have heard the terms inpatient and outpatient surgery and wondered what the difference is between the two. Someone who has inpatient surgery i [...]
Top of Foot: Treatment Tips for Fracture, Sprain or Strain
Acute injuries such as fractures, strains and top-of-the-foot sprains can occur in people of all ages. Anyone can experience a twisted& [...]
How can Physical Therapy help you recover from Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome?
Therapist Blog by OrthoBethesda Physical Therapy Department The long term health consequences after having COVID-19 are not yet fully understood, but [...]
Winter Injury Prevention Guide
It's rather unfortunate that many people suffer needlessly from winter injuries that could easily be prevented. With following these simple winter inj [...]
How to Prevent Osteoporosis
Approximately 10.2 million Americans are living with osteoporosis. Perhaps this is why many people mistakenly believe that osteoporosis — a condit [...]
How Long Does It Take for a Torn Meniscus to Heal Without Surgery?
Your knee comprises three bones — the shin bone or tibia, the thigh bone or femur and the kneecap or patella. Your meniscus is a piece of cartilage [...]
What Is a Sports Medicine Physician?
Did you know that there are doctors whose job is to treat athletes? Their training is focused on keeping people who play sports healthy, whether those [...]
Can Allergies Affect Joint Pain?
Quick Navigation Allergies Explained Types of Allergies Symptoms of Allergies How Allergies Can Cause Joint Pain What Joints Can Be Affecte [...]
How Long It Takes for Tennis Elbow to Heal
Tennis elbow is a condition that causes pain on the outer edge of the elbow. It flares up when you hurt the tendons connecting your elbow to your fore [...]
Hip Replacement Symptoms
An ailing hip can make doing the things you love uncomfortable or even impossible. If you're struggling with hip pain or stiffness that prevents [...]