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Here is the second part of our article on Cystic Fibrosis imaging!

How is Cystic Fibrosis Properly Imaged? Part 2 How is Cystic Fibrosis Properly Imaged? Part 2 Last updated on July 29, 2024 By PhysioDC Leave a Comment Image copyright BENIS/Fotolia If a patient tests positive for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) with the beforementioned tests (please refer to Part 1) and is thus successfully diagnosed, lung spirometry and....

Here is our first post on a most interesting topic. Cystic Fibrosis (CF)diagnosis and treatment has undergone a massive shift in the last few years for the better! This blog delves into current best practices of imaging studies used with CF.

How is Cystic Fibrosis Properly Imaged? How is Cystic Fibrosis Properly Imaged? Last updated on July 22, 2024 By PhysioDC Leave a Comment Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder that affects approximately 40,000 individuals in the United States (Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2023). Although this progressive disease a...

Part three of our discussion pertaining to tennis elbow and medication options!!!!

What Pharmacological Options Do We Have for Tennis Elbow? Part 3 What Pharmacological Options Do We Have for Tennis Elbow? Part 3 Last updated on June 4, 2024 By PhysioDC Leave a Comment This is the third part in a series (see Part 1 and Part 2). Citations for the entire series are provided at the bottom of this post. The evidence-based research on the efficacy o...

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What Pharmacological Options Do We Have for Tennis Elbow? Part 2 What Pharmacological Options Do We Have for Tennis Elbow? Part 2 Last updated on May 28, 2024 By PhysioDC Leave a Comment This is the second part in a series (see Part 1). Citations for the entire series will be provided in the final post. The repetitive nature of arm usage in our society provides a...

Here is our multi-part article on tennis elbow / lateral epicondylitis and current insight on medication as on option for treatment!

What Pharmacological Options Do We Have for Tennis Elbow? Part 1 What Pharmacological Options Do We Have for Tennis Elbow? Part 1 Last updated on May 20, 2024 By PhysioDC Leave a Comment This is the first part in a series. Citations for the entire series will be provided in the final post. One of the most challenging and recalcitrant diagnoses that physical thera...

Many thanks for the T-shirt swag DCGFFL!!! We have loved being a sponsor of your league!

Part 2 of our article on evidence-based strategies for fighting obesity...

Tackling Obesity in Different Populations, Part 2 Tackling Obesity in Different Populations, Part 2 Last updated on May 7, 2024 By PhysioDC Leave a Comment This is a continuation of a series. See Part 1 for the beginning. In this article the abbreviation AAW refers to African American Women. (Citations will be provided with the final portion of the...

We are back on the blog train! Our focus for this year will be presenting evidence-based information on an array of topics relating to physical therapy, health and wellness, and pharmacology!

Tackling Obesity in Different Populations Tackling Obesity in Different Populations Last updated on May 2, 2024 By PhysioDC Leave a Comment We are back and will be posting new articles on new topics! Many of these blogs will be parts of articles that we have written and will be split into digestible pieces. Our first original article is on....

Happy Halloween people!

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Running Pearls – Physical Therapist Tips for Runners Running Pearls – Tips on Cadence & Improving the Run Last updated on May 2, 2023 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment Any great course or lecture needs to have a few “take home” messages that stick with you. I had the pleasure of once taking a course that dealt specifically with running...

One of our wonderful therapists, Kira, was doing a little marketing at a gym when a concert broke out.

If anybody is interested in working as a part-time administrator (2 days per week, 12-6PM) we are looking for candidates! This would be ideal for folks who are semi-retired, house moms / dads, or students who are looking to pick up some income. We offer a great hourly rate! Please feel free to forward this message to anybody who might be interested. Oh, and did I say what a nice group of people we are to work with?

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Jahan Shiekhy PT, DPT, CSCS – Washington, DC Jahan Shiekhy PT, DPT, CSCS Jahan Shiekhy earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. After working as an engineer, he chose to apply those problem-solving skills to the most important tool of all: the human body. He went on to graduate with his Doctorate of...

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Our newest blog from our newest therapist, Jahan Shiekhy DPT, CSCS.

Five Holistic Strategies for Managing Pain Five Holistic Strategies for Managing Pain Last updated on November 28, 2022 By PhysioDC Leave a Comment As physical therapists, we frequently hear this question: “I have this ache or pain, what should I do?” While specific aches & pains need a bit more assessment, there are general strategies t...

Our therapist is demonstrating an exercise. It occurred to me that she looks like a traffic cone.

This is a newer type of AFO (ankle foot orthosis). Very cool how it wraps around the side of the foot rather than tracking behind the heel. This patient switched to this type of orthosis and is much more able to slip this into her shoe. Technology!

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Is Sleeping On My Side Bad For My Shoulder? Is Sleeping On My Side Bad For My Shoulder? Last updated on September 24, 2020 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT 168 Comments Especially for those of us who already have to deal with shoulder pain, the answer is a resounding “yes.” As a quick experiment, lie on your side. Think about the positioning o...

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Getting "Doored": Stories Of Getting Knocked Off Our Bicycles Dan and Rachel swap stories about getting "doored" in Washington DC. Practical advice is also given in regards to dealing with legal issues and medical treatment after being involved in a bicycle accident.

Patient appreciation post: many thanks to our lovely patient, Susan, for donating her canes that we could use for future patients in need for our clinic! 🌟

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Worth consideration.......

How Obesity Affects Your Joints How Obesity Affects Your Joints Last updated on August 7, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT 2 Comments Most of us have heard the warning about obesity as it pertains to general health. Diabetes, coronary heart disease, gastrointestinal issues, and osteoarthritis are all common health concerns that ar...

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My Shoulder Blades Are Not Even! My Shoulder Blades Are Not Even! Last updated on October 14, 2021 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT 32 Comments Take a look at anyone’s resting shoulder blade position from behind the next time you are at the pool or at the beach. If you look closely, you may notice that many people’s shoulder blades,...

https://www.physiodc.com/ruling-out-alternative-causes-of-spinal-pain/ Check out our latest blog about the spine!

Ruling Out Alternative Causes Of Spinal Pain Ruling Out Alternative Causes Of Spinal Pain Last updated on July 15, 2022 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment Most people who report a sudden onset of back pain find that it alleviates within a relatively short period of time without significant medical intervention. An example of this coul...

Take a look at this 👀!! Interesting example of static progressive wrist flexion splint!

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Aging, Falling, and Sensible Solutions Aging, Falling, and Sensible Solutions Last updated on January 6, 2022 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment One in three people over the age of sixty-five are victims of a fall in the course of one year. A fall may not seem like a major deal to most of us, but to senior citizens, they can be....

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How many of y'all have tried a HITT routine? Here is a quick and very basic guide to a few of our favorites.........

This is what you can achieve at our PT clinic! Look at one of our awesome patients, 👊🏽

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Post-Traumatic Elbow Contractures: Etiology & Therapeutic Interventions Post-Traumatic Elbow Contractures: Etiology & Therapeutic Interventions Last updated on May 6, 2022 By Dan Baumstark, MSPT, CHT Leave a Comment An elbow that will not entirely straighten can be quite frustrating when it comes to performing closed kinetic chain exercises such as push-ups and yoga pos...

✨Hand question of the week✨

Guess which joint is involved and the diagnosis!

Comment down below 👇🏾