Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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.

Chronic back pain is a persistent source of discomfort for many adults. Join our expert, Stephanie Van, M.D., on May 31 at 12 p.m. EST, for a conversation about common causes of back pain along with strategies for relief.

Join our experts on June 11 in this free virtual conference as they present on the effects COVID-19 has had on the physical and mental health and overall well-being of athletes and performing artists.

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.

A new Hopkins-led study finds that pose estimation software could track human motion as accurately during motor function assessments. This software could allow physicians to perform these motor assessments without the patient leaving their homes.

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.