Physical therapists are typically thought of as medical professionals that treat patients after they experience an injury or painful condition. While this certainly accounts for a large percentage of what we do at our clinics, another one of our major goals is to encourage changes that may stop injuries from occurring in the first place. […]

Getting into an automobile accident of any sort can be a scary, sometimes traumatizing experience. In addition to dealing with insurance companies, figuring out how to repair your car’s damage and reliving the event in your head, many accidents can also cause physical damage to your body that needs to be addressed quickly and appropriately. […]

June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, which culminates on June 27 with PTSD Awareness Day. Since 2014, the entire month has been dedicated in this way in order to encourage individuals to raise public awareness of PTSD and push for more effective treatments for the condition. In recognizing PTSD Awareness Month, we […]

Recent statistics show that about 73 million Americans have high cholesterol, which comes out to be almost 32% of the population. Even though not everyone with high cholesterol will go on to have health problems, that figure is still pretty staggering, and it’s why the topic is such a popular one that seems to come […]

Our knees take on a great deal of impact, especially if you’re actively involved in sports that consist of lots of running, jumping and cutting. As a result, the knees are one of the most commonly injured regions of the body, as well as the most commonly replaced joint. If you’re considering knee replacement surgery, […]

Hip replacements have become one of the most common orthopedic surgeries performed. Since first being introduced in 1960, the technique and the prosthesis used have been continually improved upon and perfected over time. All along, the goal has been to help patients recover more quickly and with less pain, so they can get back to […]

As our bodies age, they go through a number of physical and mental changes that usually tend to make life more difficult. One of the more common issues that comes with older age is balance, which can turn otherwise-normal everyday tasks like walking up the stairs into major challenges for you. Fortunately, our physical therapists […]

At any given moment, whether you are sitting, standing, running or climbing, your vestibular system is responsible for keeping you balanced. For most of us, it’s easy to forget that our bodies use this important system on a constant basis to keep us oriented and prevent us from falling over. However, for people with balance […]

Spring may not officially begin for another week, but it sure feels like the season has already arrived in Maryland. The changing of the season and emergence out of winter opens many doors—both literal and figurative—and finally allows us to enjoy some of our favorite outdoor activities. At CAM Physical Therapy and Wellness Services, our […]

If you sustain an injury on the job that prevents you from working for an extended period of time, it can often put you in a difficult place. Not being able to work is difficult enough, but if the injury is severe, it may also prevent you from doing lots of other daily activities. This […]