CPAT is pleased to announce that we will be undergoing a website makeover, and the new version should be ready for launch sometime this month!  The new-look site will provide much of the same useful information that is currently there, with the addition of "Chesapeake Interactive"- a place for improved feedback and communication with patient's, as well as an area for physicians to refer a patient or send updated orders and prescriptions over the web!  We will send an announcement when the new site is ready, stay tuned! 

 

 

 

Osteoarthritis is currently the primary reason for total hip and knee replacements in the US. OA is otherwise known as degenerative joint disease, and is the most common kind of arthritis. It is characterized by breakdown of joint's cartilage and periarticular bone changes which, if affecting the knee or hip joint, can cause difficulty in climbing stairs and walking due to pain and stiffness. OA can also interfere with a wide range of activities of daily living including dressing, eating, drinking, home maintenance, taking medications, writing, toileting and sleeping among many other activities that constitute everyday activities that affects someone's quality of life, especially if the OA affects more than one joint. 

Often times, patients with OA walk in a physical therapy clinic with the hope of decreasing their pain, while at the same time increasing their strength for a better functional capacity. This is a great goal and physical therapy is a great resource for patients who wish to delay replacement surgery or to prepare for an upcoming surgery. Treatment of OA symptoms can be designed to tailor a particular need. However, the general treatment may include the following:

 

Therapeutic Exercise

Meghan Urciuoli, DPT and Renuka Jain, MPT 

 

Meghan Urciuoli, DPT: CPAT is pleased to announce that Meghan recently celebrated her 3 year anniversary with CPAT!  Meghan has been an integral member of the highly successful Bowie team over the past 3 years.  We often hear form her patients,how compassionate and empathetic Meghan is!  Meghan's heart of gold and healing hands are an awesome combination for her patients!  Meghan graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a doctorate in physical therapy in 2005 and has been at CPAT ever since.  Prior to that, she received her bachelor's degree in animal science and biology from Virginia Tech and will always be a Hokie at heart.  She likes working with all types of diagnoses, however she specializes in orthopedics.  She especially enjoys the challenge of treating spinal dysfunctions.  She is trained in a variety of manual techniques which she incorporates into her holistic treatment approach.  To schedule an appointment with Meghan, please contact our Bowie office at 301-262-5852.

Renuka Jain, DPT: Also recently celebrating a CPAT anniversary, is Renuka, who relocated to Maryland from the Boston area one year ago and joined Chesapeake's Columbia office.  Even though she is a Red Sox fan, we decided to overlook that and give her a shot!  Renuka brought with her years of great orthopedic experience, treating a wide variety of conditions and diagnoses. Renuka also brings an alternative medicine aspect to CPAT, as a Reiki Level 2 practitioner. Renuka specializes in a variety of mobilization techniques of the spine and extremities, but enjoys treating a wide variety of orthopedic patients. To schedule an appointment with Renuka, please contact our Columbia office at 410-381-7000.