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Whether you are recovering from a total joint replacement or a broken bone, the clinicians at the Rehabilitation Centers of Southern Maryland are here to help. RCSM provides comprehensive rehabilitation to allow you to return to your optimal level of independence and pain free function after surgery or injury. Our staff has years of comprehensive training and experience managing and treating orthopaedic conditions.
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Commonly seen conditions:
• Low back pain
• Neck pain
• Shoulder injuries
• Foot and ankle dysfunction
• Knee instability
• Patellofemoral problems
• Post surgical rehabilitation (knee, shoulder, etc)
• Degenerative disc conditions
• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Finger/hand injuries
• Gait related issues: leg length discrepancies, neurological conditions
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Caring for patients who have had hand and upper limb injuries takes a special type of expertise. At RCSM we have what you need. Our staff of Certified Hand Therapists are experts in the care of hand and upper extremity injuries.
So, what is a “Hand Therapist”?
A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is an occupational therapist who has a minimum of five years of clinical experience, including 4,000 hours or more
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in direct practice in hand therapy. In addition, the Certified Hand Therapist has successfully passed a comprehensive test of advanced clinical skills and theory in upper quarter rehabilitation. Because of changes in the profession, every CHT is required to demonstrate continued professional development and competency by recertifying every five years.
Commonly seen conditions:
• Wrist and Hand Fractures
• Custom Fabrication of Upper Extremity Splints and Otherotics
• Wound Care
• Tendon and Nerve Injuries
• Scar Management
• Cumulative Trauma Injuries
At the Rehabilitation Center of Southern Maryland we have the ability to custom make our hand splints. This gives us the opportunity to individualize your treatment and really focus on what you need to improve your condition.
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Caring for athletes requires a keen understanding of the sport and the demands that athletes place on their bodies. At RCSM we have assembled a team of experts including Certified Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists specializing in the care of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal disorders. Many of our clinicians are current or past athletes who have a working knowledge of the demands that your sport requires. This type of perspective allows us to rehabilitate the individual athlete and not just the injury.
Common forms of treatment:
• Strengthening
• Balance and Agility Training
• Sports Related Injuries
• Customer Bracing
• Injury Prevention
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Life following limb loss requires special care and rehabilitation. RCSM helps those individuals regain independence and function through a treatment plan geared specifically to their needs. Many times this includes comprehensive training and rehabilitation needed to function with a prosthetic limb.
Treatments typically include:
• Stump Management
• Gait Training
• Patient Education Regarding Prosthesis Care
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Aquatic therapy or pool therapy consists of an exercise program that is performed in the water. One benefit of aquatic therapy is the buoyancy provided by the water. While submerged in water, buoyancy assists in supporting the weight of the patient. This decreases the amount of weight bearing which reduces the force of stress placed on the joints. This aspect of aquatic therapy is especially useful for patients with arthritis, healing fractured bones, or those who are overweight. By decreasing the amount of joint stress it is easier and less painful to perform exercises.
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The warmth of the water during aquatic therapy assists in relaxing muscles and increases blood flow to injured areas. Patients with muscle spasms, back pain, and fibromyalgia find this aspect of aquatic therapy especially helpful.
Commonly used for:
• Pain Management
• Posture/Gait Training
• Strengthening
• Neuromuscular Re-Education
• Range Of Motion
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Physical Therapy
Physical therapy emphasizes correction of postural and movement dysfunction. Therapeutic exercise, muscle re-education, and gait training techniques are used for strengthening and correcting muscle imbalances. Modalities and manual therapy techinques are also employed by the therapist to achieve the highest functional potential.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy provides services to restore independence and function of the upper extremities in all aspects of life from home to work. Treatment can include strengthening, increasing range of motion, development of gross and fine motor coordination and splinting and fracture management.
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