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When Physical Therapy Can Help
Physical therapy and recovery from injury Physical therapy can help you recover from an injury and avoid future injury by reducing pain in the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, and ligaments), improving flexibility and function, and building muscle strength. Your physical therapist can also evaluate how you do an activity and make suggestions for doing the [...]
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The Woman’s Health Seminar scheduled for today, August 31st, has been cancelled due to the recent power outages as a result of the hurricane. Please stay tuned or call 410-381-7000 for updated dates/times.
Full StoryFibromyalgia and Physical Therapy
By WebMD According to the American Physical Therapy Association, physical therapists teach self-management skills to people with all types of conditions, including fibromyalgia. Physical therapists can show people with fibromyalgia how to relieve symptoms of pain and stiffness in everyday life. These health care professionals teach people with fibromyalgia how to build strength and improve [...]
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I would like to thank everyone at Chesapeake Physical and Aquatic Therapy for all the help you have given me during the time I have been receiving therapy there. Your kindness and expert treatment is much appreciated! It means a lot to those of us who are suffering from chronic pain and discomfort. Hope is [...]
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Intercourse pain, or dyspareunia, can cause problems in a couple’s sexual relationship. In addition to the physically painful sex, there is also the possibility of negative emotional effects, so the problem should be addressed as soon as it becomes evident. What causes Painful Sex in Women? In many cases, a woman can experience painful sex [...]
Full StoryGuidelines for healthy adults under age 65
Guidelines for healthy adults under age 65 Basic recommendations from American College of Sports Medicine and American Heart Association: Do moderately intense cardio 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week OR Do vigorously intense cardio 20 minutes a day, 3 days a week AND Do 8 to 10 strength-training exercises, 8 to 12 repetitions [...]
Full StoryDealing with Disability
CPAT is a great place to come when dealing with any kind of disability. With cervical spondylitis every couple of years the pain in the neck and shoulders has shown up causing me to come to CPAT. They have always been successful in getting the pain and range of motion back to normal as possible. [...]
Full StoryIce or Heat?
Ice or Heat Should you ice or heat an injury? By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide Updated February 15, 2009 Ice packs and heat pads are among the most commonly used treatments in orthopedics. So which one is the right one to use for your injury, ice or heat? How long should the ice or [...]
Full StoryA NEW CLINIC FOR CPAT!
Chesapeake Physical & Aquatic Therapy is pleased to announce the opening of our newest clinic in Elkridge MD. We are located at 6785 Business Parkway, Elkridge MD 21075. The Clinic is now open and accepting appointments, Call to set up your appointment today 410-782-4300.
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People sometimes say I smile a lot. A smile can go a long way for me or for someone else who is hurting. I grew up with joint pain, especially in my knees. I have had three knee surgeries, lots of physical therapists, and way too much pain. I now have Rheumatoid Arthritis in most [...]
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