Emily Woolcock
Orthopedist
20203 Goshen Rd Suite 249 Gaithersburg Maryland, 20879About
Dr. Emily Woolcock is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Woolcock specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Woolcock tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
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Does a sprain require me to be on bedrest?
A sprain does not require you to be on bed rest. If your doctor did not intend for you to put any weight at all on your ankle, he/she would’ve given you crutches to ambulate with. In most cases, it is OK to toe touch weight bear which means you can touch your toes to the ground to stabilize yourself while walking. Long periods of inactivity, including bed rest, can lead to the development of blood clots in your legs. READ MORE
Internships
- Howard University College of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, National Medical Association, Eastern Orthopedic Associates
Articles and Publications
- Published
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling, Exploring New Places
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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