Strive Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation Services
About
Strive Physical Therapy is a general outpatient orthopedic clinic. We treat patients ranging from pediatrics (8+ years of age) to geriatric populations. For reference, when working with the EDS and HSD populations, we can address impairments that are musculoskeletal and/or neurological in nature, targeting patient concerns such as subluxations, weakness and instability; as well as vestibular therapy to address dizziness and balance concerns. We aim to work closely with the patient, supporting family/friends, and referring physicians to coordinate care as a team approach to achieve patient goals.
EDS Healthcare in Maryland
Bethesda Physiocare is an EDS Society Center of Excellence specializing in physical therapy for hypermobility. Johns Hopkins Hospital houses the McKusick-Nathans Department of Genetic Medicine and Dr. Howard Levy, a recognized authority on EDS. The NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda runs the Undiagnosed Diseases Program. The University of Maryland Medical Center also has a Connective Tissue Disorders Program.
The Baltimore-Bethesda corridor has excellent EDS resources, but patients in western Maryland, the Eastern Shore, and southern Maryland face longer travel times. Wait times at Johns Hopkins and NIH can be substantial given their national reputation. Insurance coverage for the NIH Clinical Center may differ from standard programs.
Finding Physical Therapy for EDS
When choosing a PT for EDS, ask whether they have experience with hypermobility and use stabilization-first protocols rather than standard stretching routines.