Physical Therapy is a specialized practice, requiring specialized expertise
Physical Therapy First
Health, Wellness & Fitness
Baltimore, MD 2,341 followers
Move Better. Live Better.
About us
We are the area's premier sports orthopedic physical therapy clinic and trusted choice of Loyola University Athletics since 2001. Our Board Certified Orthopedic (OCS) physical therapists are specialists in providing therapeutic treatment designed to keep you active while you heal. We offer sport specific treatment, joint mobilization, soft tissue therapy, dry needling and more. Don't let an injury keep you from doing what you love. Recover faster with Physical Therapy First.
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- Industry
- Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Baltimore, MD
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2001
- Specialties
- Joint Mobilization, Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, Soft Tissue Therapy, and Physical Therapy
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An interesting article on the effectiveness of manual therapy for Temporomandibular disorders
Effectiveness of Manual Therapy and Home Physical Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders In this study, researchers evaluated the impact of combining manual therapy with home exercises for treating temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Key Findings: Study Design: 40 participants with myogenous TMD or anterior disc displacement were randomly assigned to either a home exercise program alone or combined with manual therapy. The interventions lasted for four weeks, with treatments three times a week. Interventions: Both groups received education on ergonomics, pain, posture, and mandibular exercises. The manual therapy group also received soft tissue mobilization, jaw isometrics, TMJ and cervical traction, and muscle stretching. Outcomes: Both groups showed significant improvements in pain and maximal mouth opening. However, the manual therapy group experienced greater reductions in pain (22.5 points at rest and 55.5 points with stress) and better improvement in mouth opening (5.8 mm) compared to the home exercise group (13.0 and 23.0 points, and 2.4 mm, respectively). Clinical Implications: Combining manual therapy with home exercises is more effective in reducing TMD-related pain and improving mouth opening than home exercises alone. This suggests that incorporating manual therapy into treatment plans can enhance outcomes for patients with TMD. For more discussion on optimizing TMD treatment strategies, feel free to connect. #TemporomandibularDisorders #ManualTherapy #PhysicalTherapy #PainManagement Read the whole article here: https://bit.ly/3YYBvZ4