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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

 
Helping You Get Back to the Life You Enjoy A father and son hike uphill while holding hands
 

Physical medicine and rehabilitation focuses on restoring the health and functional abilities after illness or injury, such as a stroke, spinal cord injury, heart surgery, amputation, joint replacement, sports injuries, spinal disorders and other conditions. We work with you to develop a custom treatment plan built around your individual needs.

 
 

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The Patient Resource Center provides assistance between appointments with your physician. For assistance between therapy appointments, please contact the clinic location.
Phone:  410-614-4030 and select option 2 | Fax: 410-614-4033

 
 

COVID-19 Rehabilitation News

Participation In Johns Hopkins Program for Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19 Increases Likelihood of Home Discharge

 

How long covid could change the way we think about disability

 

Physician Group Releases Guidance on Cardiovascular Issues in Long COVID

 

‘A wake up call’: experts release new guidance on cardiovascular symptoms of long COVID

 

Post-illness Symptoms Like Long Covid Are Probably More Common Than We Think

 

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Same great care, new location New Care Center in Bethesda, Maryland

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Our new care location has opened in Bethesda, Maryland! We have moved to a new suite inside the Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center.

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Event: May 23 - 24 2nd Annual Recovery after Stroke

Digital illustration of a stroke marked by a red dot on a brain, with the background of medical diagrams.

The 2nd Annual Recovery after Stroke conference brings together leading scientists, researchers and interdisciplinary clinicians to increase knowledge on post-stroke recovery, boost awareness of related clinical and research programs and connect a diverse group of healthcare experts in the field.

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Research Bridging the Continuum of Stroke Care

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In this supplement to the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, our experts present the experiences that the Sheikh Khalifa Stroke Institute (SKSI) has had in pursuit of its mission to transform the care of patients who have suffered a stroke.

Read the supplement

Drs. Engle and Emam selected as "Top Doctor"

Congratulations to both Drs. Engle and Emam for being selected as "Top Doctors" in 2022!

Career Opportunities in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

PMR experts

Our department is growing and we are hiring for several rewarding opportunities. Join our team to help us advance the field of rehabilitation while helping our patients return to the activities they enjoy.

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Patient Care Post-COVID-19 Care

We are collaborating with the Department of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Home Care Group to establish an interdisciplinary, standardized approach to address the unique needs of COVID-19 survivors.

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Featured Article Coronavirus Recovery: Breathing Exercises

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COVID-19 affects the lungs and respiratory system, which can lead to significant damage. “Working toward recovery starts simple: with a focus on breathing,” says Johns Hopkins physical therapist Peiting Lien. She offers a series of breathing exercises to aid in recovery.

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Patient Story Noninvasive Brain Stimulation: Michael's Story

Dr. Pablo Celnik and a physical therapist applying electrodes to Michael's head

Michael had a series of different injuries, starting with a fall that led to a traumatic brain injury and, eventually, a stroke. At one point in recovery, he was told he had reached his limit on what he could do - but that wasn't something Michael could accept.

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    The Johns Hopkins Difference

     

    A Care Team That Cares

    Our team of physicians, nurses, physical, occupational and speech therapists, and rehab psychologists work together to create a treatment plan just for you.
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    Educating Future Leaders

    Our PM&R experts work side-by-side with residents to help them apply classroom knowledge to a variety of clinical settings.
    Learn about our residency program.

     

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