Exercise Essentials Your therapist may prescribe these exercises.
About Us OrthoBethesda Therapy Services is the rehabilitation department for the OrthoBethesda surgical practice. We have 2 clinics in the Camalier Building. Our orthopedic physical therapy clinic is located on the 3rd floor. Our highly trained staff consists of 18 physical therapists and 2 physical therapy assistants. All of our clinicians treat general orthopedic conditions and have a variety of subspecialties. Our hand therapy department is located on the 5th floor. We have 4 clinicians who specialize in the rehabilitation of hand injuries. We have 2 physical therapists and 2 occupational therapists, all of whom have advanced training of complex injuries of the wrist and hand. Historically, our therapists have treated patients who were under the care of OrthoBethesda physicians. As part of our mission to better serve the community, we have expanded our staff and facility to provide world class therapy services to patients under the care of outside physicians. We consistently strive to provide the highest level of rehabilitation for all our patients. Our goal is to always have 100% patient satisfaction. Our infrastructure is built around this goal. We have spent years developing a model of therapy to assure that our patients can achieve their full potential. Having a staff with diverse clinical backgrounds has given us the opportunity to create a unique therapy experience. Our clinic has been able to deliver the customized care that is commonly found in smaller clinics while being able to deliver the specialization that can only be found in larger clinics. We look forward to sharing more information with you about our expert physical therapists in our monthly newsletter.
HAND TENDON GLIDES DIFFERENTIAL FIST
Preparation: • Start with an open hand. • Keep your wrist straight throughout the exercise.
Helps with Mobility
Execution: • Curl finger tips towards hand. Keep your knuckle joints straight to make a ‘Hook.’ • Move the knuckle joints and fingertips into a straight position, touching the tips of your fingers to your palm to make a ‘Table Top.’ • Bend all finger joints into hand to make a fist.
Exercises copyright of
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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DRY NEEDLING OthoBethesda Physical Therapy has 7 physical therapists who are registered with the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners to perform dry needling. All of these clinicians have extensive training and experience with this intervention. Please see our website at orthobethesda.com to learn more about dry needling and see if it may be appropriate for you.
TIPS FROM THERAPISTS
The Key to Orthopedic Health
A lot of people spend multiple hours a day at a computer workstation. Proper office ergonomics is critical in maintaining your orthopedic health. Poor workstation setup can lead to cumulative micro trauma and pain in multiple joints including your hands and wrists. Your therapist can assist with suggestions on how to modify your workstation to minimize stress and strain on your body. Even with a properly designed workstation, it is important to get up from sitting, take a break from the computer and walk several times a day.
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