Patient Success Spotlight IS YOUR NECK PAIN CAUSED BY SLEEP ISSUES? FE AT ED SERV CE : TH MCKENZIE METHOD®
• Therapy is assessment-driven and based on individualized treatm nt plans • Active, not passive, therapy strategies promote better outcomes • Treatment is cost efficient without expensive tests or procedures • Reduces the need for surgical intervention • Educating patients about self-treatment e power them to participate in their own c r acquiring skills, knowledge and confidence • Patients learn how to prevent recurrence
The McKenzie Method (Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy) is a biopsychosocial system of musculoskeletal care that emphasizes patient empowerment and self-treatment. Through the initial MDT assessment, therapists are able to quickly and accurately triage patients to the appropriate treatment service, allowing them to identify early on if the source of pain is non-musculoskeletal or when therapy will not be beneficial. Backed by years of research, evidence and clinical practice, MDT is a reliable and practical approach that focuses on “what patients need” and guides the therapist in meeting those needs. This system of diagnosis and patient management has proven effective for acute, subacute and chronic conditions of the back, neck and extremities. What Are the Benefits of MDT? • Results can be seen in just two to three visits
After teaching me about a proper ergonomic workstation setup and a couple exercises for my neck, I was better in no time! “I had neck pain for about a year and decided that I needed to do something about it. I saw Meryl, and after asking what I do for work, she suggested that it might be my work station causing the pain, since I sit at a desk all day. After teaching me about a proper ergonomic workstation setup and a couple exercises for my neck, I was better in no time! She was a lifesaver! I don’t know what I would have done without her.” There is one more factor that often is not spoken about, but it’s a frequent cause of neck pain and discomfort: sleeping issues . Sometimes, sleeping in a certain position or sleeping on a mattress or pillow that is too soft or too hard will lead to neck pain. Oftentimes, this pain will appear to be chronic, as the sl eping issue is likely something that you experience day after day, causing the pain to return regularly. It m y be helpful to rule out sleeping concerns as a reason behind your neck p in by assessing you sleep ng ond tions and mak g any changes that you think may be necessary. Adjust how many pillows you sleep on, the position you sleep in or even your mattress! Do you still find yourself uncomfortable or with an aching neck, even after making changes to your sleeping position, pillows or mattress? Find the support you need in finding relief from neck pain. Contact us today at (240) 482-3106 to make an appointment at OrthoBethesda. We can help find the source of your pain and get you back to enjoying the things you love pain-free. orthobethesda.com MERYL WAGMAN, DPT, CERT.MDT Washington D.C. native, Meryl graduated from Emory University in 2005 with a B.S. in Psychology. She then worked with children with disabilities, as an NIH research assistant in a neuroscience laboratory studying ADHD, and then taught functional life skills to children with Autism. Her interest in health, fitness, and the human body developed while coaching a high school volleyball team, where she emphasized strength and conditioning to increase performance and prevent injuries. With a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Maryland. Believing in the power of combining manual therapy with exercise to help her patients return to optimal function, Meryl is a McKenzie trained therapist with certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT). Meryl enjoys yoga, spinning, volleyball, and travel, as well as raising two of the sweetest cats: Hops and Barley. INGREDIENTS • 1 lb ground beef • 1/4 medium onion diced • 1 cup diced tomatoes • 12 ounces cauliflow r ric • 1/2 cup chicken broth • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese or Mexican Blend INSTRUCTIONS In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until almost cooked through (just a little pink). Add th onion and pepper and continue to cook until no longer pink. Stir in the taco seasoning. Add the tomatoes and cauliflower rice and stir to combine. Stir in the broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the cauliflower rice begins to soften (8 to 10 minutes for frozen). Sprinkle the skillet with the cheese and cover. Let cook until the cheese is melted, 3 or 4 minutes. Remove from heat and top with your favorite toppin s like sour cream, avocado, and chopped cilantro. Courtesy: alldayidreamaboutfood.com/low-carb-mexican-cauliflower-rice T H E R A P Y S E R V I C E S (240) 482-3106 SEPTEMBER 15 TH OrthoBethesda is pleased to announce our Annual “OrthoBethesda Great Strides 5k” – a opportunity for our surgeons and staff to help promote fitness, strengthen bones, and have some fun with our patients and community. We hope you and your families will join us, walk or run! The race will ben fit Hope for Hypothalamic Hamartomas Foundation (Hope for HH), founded by one of our very own, Dr. Craig A. Miller and his wife Ilene. Hypothalamic hamartoma is a rare brain tumor within the hypothalamus that causes seizures, severe cognitive delays and rages. Proceeds of the race will help Hope for HH raise awareness, support families and fund critical research. Photo Credit: Ana Isabel Photography DIANE CAMPANARO, PTA, CKTP Diane joined the OrthoBethesda staff in March of 2009. She grew up in Olney, MD and completed her Associate of Applied Science degree at Montgomery College in 2006. She has worked in the outpatient orthopedic settings since that time. Diane is one of the handful of clinicians in the country to earn the Physical Therapist Assistant Specialty Certification in Orthopedics through The Evidence In Motion Institute of Health Professions. She is also a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner® through the Kinesio Taping® Association International. Diane works very closely with the physical therapists of OrthoBethesda to assure the highest quality in orthopedics rehabilitation. In her free time she enjoys going to Nationals games, reading and running. • 1/2 red pepper diced • 3 tbsp taco seasoning
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JOSH JOHNS, PT, DPT, CERT.MDT Joshua graduated from University of Maryland, College Park in 2005 with a B.S. in Kinesiology. Joshua was interested in fitness from a young age. Working as a personal trainer for several years in a post-rehabilitation setting sparked an interest in pursuing physical therapy. Joshua graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2013 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. GET READY FOR OUR ANNUAL GREAT STRIDES 5K RACE IN SEPTEMBER! HEALTHY RECIPE: MEXICAN CAULIFLOWER RICE SKILLET DINNER
He has worked with OrthoBethesda since. Joshua was instrumental in working with the surgeons and other physical therapists at OrthoBethesda to develop our evidenced and clinically based post-operative rehabilitation protocols. Joshua has certifications in the Selective Functional Movement Assessment, trigger point dry needling, and the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. Joshua has a broad interest in treating a variety of orthopedic conditions. ROB AGOSTO, DPT, CKTP
With a DPT from the University of Maryland, Robert has been a practicing physical therapist since 2006. He has assisted with teaching courses as a certified clinical instructor from the American Physical Therapy Association. He is also certified in Kinesio Taping as well as the Graston Technique, in which he breaks apart scar tissue and myofasical adhesions. Certified in Functional Movement Screening and Selective
Functional Movement Assessment, he assesses and treats dysfunctional movement patterns. Robert is also trained in dry needling, used to eliminate trigger points, and received training in spinal and extremity manipulation by world-renowned physical therapist JimMeadows. In physical therapy school, Robert’s senior research project was on piriformis syndrome. As an army brat, Robert has lived in California, Texas, Georgia, and Panama, while considering Maryland home. He graduated from Seneca Valley High School in 1997 and the University of Maryland: Eastern Shore in 2001.
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