During Aquatic Therapy, patients perform exercises in a heated pool, which places less stress on joints and muscles and increases flexibility and mobility.
A licensed physical therapist performs this special...
Running is a common form of exercise and enjoyment for many of our patients. Runners, whether recreational, semi-competitive or elite, require a delicate balance of strength, flexibility and optimal biomechanics for an efficient and enjoyable...
A trigger point is a hyper-irritable area associated with a taut band of muscle fibers and a nodule, or "knot" in the muscle. Trigger points are often the cause of pain in the neck, lower back, shoulders, hips and other areas and can also cause...
Vestibular, or balance, rehabilitation is a specialized form of therapy that focuses on strengthening the vestibular sensory system, which relates to the inner ear, to alleviate both...
Neurological rehabilitation therapists at the George Washington University Hospital address physical and cognitive impairments that result from conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system.
...Lymphedema is an excessive swelling that generally occurs in the arms or legs. Lymphedema is sometimes the side effect of cancer conditions, surgeries or treatments, such as lymph node dissection or radiation therapy. It is also associated with...
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of partial cardiopulmonary bypass at the bedside which uses a pump and artificial lung to function as the heart and lungs during the healing...
The George Washington University Hospital now uses an advanced virtual reality tool for neurosurgery and thoracic surgery. Precision Virtual Reality by Surgical Theater enables surgeons to virtually explore a patient’s brain and body prior to...
Welcome to The George Washington University Hospital Emergency Department's ConnectER Program, a new initiative designed to increase the quality of care and customer service for our Emergency Medicine patients. We are offering telemedicine...
Please make sure that you have all of your appointment-related medical documents with you prior to the start of the appointment. Your doctor will have access to your the George Washington University Hospital medical record and Emergency...