Aligned for Health, Aligned for Wellness, Aligned for You!
Aligned Orthopedics & Sports Therapy is a recognized leader in physical therapy in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Our expert physical therapists ensure each patient receives individualized treatment and unparalleled care.
What Makes Us Unique
Our team members, from the staff to the therapists, are strongly dedicated to providing patients with the highest-quality care possible. We ensure every patient receives personalized treatment that benefits their health the most. At Aligned Orthopedics & Sports Therapy, you can appreciate how:
- We collaborate with surgeons and physicians throughout a patient’s recovery process.
- Our clinic can access patients’ medical records so we can provide quality, individualized care. (Aligned Orthopedic & Sports Therapy can access medical records for patients who are seen by one of our affiliated physician groups. We are unable to access the medical records of outside referral sources)
- We have easy access to our surgeons, helping us quickly communicate with them whenever needed.
- Every therapist receives internal training on our surgeons’ protocols so they have a good understanding on how to provide evidence-based post-operative care.
- We can speak directly with your surgeon to determine the most suitable post-operative care solution.
Featured Patient Reviews & Stories
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RS
“My therapist, Maria, was very helpful, providing me with exercises and feedback all throughout the therapy timeline. I’ve made significant progress.”
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FA
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PA
“Meryl is fantastic. On my first session with her, she thoroughly examined me listened to my concerns, and deduce the location of my pain; then recommended appropriate exercises to strengthen my neck. I look forward to working with her for several w…
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MA
“Great care and easy to schedule appointments. Barbara is wonderful.”- MA
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BK
“Daniel George treats you as an individual rather than cookie cutter approach. He explains things well. The other staff is polite and professional as well.”
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MMK
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SM
“The PT Melissa I am working with is very good. She communicates with me and make sure I am comfortable with whatever she is doing. She is also very informative and I love that about her.”
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AS
“All the staff, including my therapist Lauren, are extremely professional and friendly. A patient is seen in a timely manner whether it’s with the doctor or physical therapists.”- AS
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SC
“Professionals, including my therapist Andy, are kind and courteous. The facility is clean and overall I am satisfied with the PT I am receiving” SC
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KB
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NS
“My PT, Sally, is wonderful. She communicates clearly and uses good judgment . She is extremely knowledgeable and explains how each exercise will help with my recovery. She understands my pain and provides me with tips on how to help avoid aggravati…
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DP
“Therapist listens to patient. He translates physiological terminology so you can understand it. This then becomes a useful building block for helping the patient. This is a neat trick, and the short ending spells progress for the practitioner and t…
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LL
My physical therapist, John, listens to me; he meets me where I am in my healing process while both empathizing with what I’m going through and providing motivation to keep going.
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LS
“All the Physical Therapists, including Ted, are friendly and knowledgeable and care about the patients and their progress.”- LS
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RK
“The therapy lessened my pain almost right away and consistent exercises at home (that my therapist Alissa suggested) have also helped.”
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SF
“Zeb is an outstanding therapist who understands orthopedic issues and how to address them on a one-to-one basis.”
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MS
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NR
“Maria is wonderfully skilled! She is always evaluating and adjusting our routine depending on how I present. She is also full of helpful advice for behavior modifications at home.”
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DC
“This practice feels more like a family. From the moment you walk in, everyone is caring and compassionate. I’ve experienced nothing short of extreme professionalism and personalized care. My therapist Jimmy, and everyone who’s assisted him, are…
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BC
“Very caring staff including my therapist Wendy. They want to be sure you get the best experience.”- BC
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BB
“Natalie’s pt has led to significant improvement in both flexibility and strength. She explains every exercise in detail and makes certain I understand how to do these movements on my own. She is a real professional.”
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JT
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AP
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LM
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IA
“They were very professional well mannered no matter what their job was even down to the assistants. I was in a lot of pain they made it a wonderful experience including my physical therapist Sandra. Thank you for all you do.”- IA
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CB
“Meryl is such a great physical therapist, very professional, friendly, kind and responsive. This is the second surgery that she has helped me recover from. I have made great strides working with her. And Bryan, the physical therapy tech, has been s…
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AW
“Rachel is wonderful practitioner, start to notice significant improvement in my treatment right a way”
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PH
“The exercises and manipulation of my knee has improved my ability to walk and move better and its only been a few short sessions. I have a great PT, Danny, who has realistic goals for me and I appreciate his open and frank discussions with me.”
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WG
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CG
“I drive an additional 20 minutes for my therapy here. The staff, including my therapist Grettel, is well trained not only in my specific therapy but also the needs of others who have different physical ailments.
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HC
“Jenny and the entire staff are professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. My hand is well on the way to recovery.”
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MH
“Rob is a very knowledgeable therapist with many tools of the trade that he can use depending on your particular circumstance.”
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LT
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LD
“The therapy is helping a lot. My pain is reduced a lot, and I can move better. Ross has been really patient, and I understand when he is explaining things to me.”
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LA
“I had very effective physical therapy from my therapist Ted”- LA
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EM
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WR
“My physical therapist Jimmy made my hip replacement feel better, made it stronger, and gave clear instructions on how to do exercises. The office staff is also very friendly.”
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DW
“The high quality of physical therapy services (both the exercises and the treatments) provided by Rachel Farley as well as the excellent support services provided by Ashley and Shaneice.”
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NC
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MB
“The Therapist, Maria, is a highly skilled and educated professional. She is extremely thorough giving excellent and gentle directions . Maria participates in the patient session–not just talks or stands using a computer! Maria is always watching d…
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SF
“Zeb Zigas is an outstanding therapist. I have used his services on two other occasions with excellent results.”
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CD
“Barbara and the staff are excellent. This is the second time I’ve used Shady Grove Orthopedics.
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SS
“Daniel George, DPT, is an exceptional physical therapist. These past few months under his care have been quite uplifting, even through the challenging times in my rehab. I always feel encouraged after our sessions! I especially appreciate his outst…
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ML
“My therapist, Christine, was amazing! Caring, thorough and took her time explaining the exercises. Great personality for this work as well as very knowledgeable”
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EYB
“My physical therapist Sally is the best! She is very pleasant, professional and patient.”- EYB
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BG
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JU
“Expertise, professionalism, kindness. The whole staff was great but especially Jimmy, my physical therapist… Can’t say enough good things about him.”
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DK
“My physical therapist David explained what we were going to do and he watched to make sure I was doing the exercises correctly. I was very impressed with his dedication to his job. I had physical therapy before, and I would put David at the Top of …
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AC
“Jimmy did an amazing job with my PT. He was so knowledgeable and good at what he does. The staff was always so friendly and accommodating. They all made PT an enjoyable experience.”
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CW
“The Germantown office is well equipped with the proper equipment to help rehabilitate patients who have a variety of needs or situations, but the most important reason for the score is due to the well-trained and compassionate staff including my th…
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BM
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BH
“This is helping to empower me to assess my own progress and to continue on my own after my PT is officially over . He helped me realize there is no “one way” to do things, but options. He gave reasonable exercises that will be a part of my fore…
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JC
“My physical therapist, Rob is very knowledgeable, attentive and very comfortable to work with. I like that I can work with the same person every session. It is quiet, private, not crowded. Hand washing before session is required. I like having prin…
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AS
“My physical therapist, Matt, has been very thorough from the initial visit on. As a medical social worker, I appreciated his interview process in ensuring we had the same goals. He has assured me through the process that my condition would improve …
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HH
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CG
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SH
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KC
“Kyle is very personable. You can tell the recovery process for patients is very important to him.”
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DA
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LW
“I really appreciate the one-on-one attention I receive. Rob is so knowledgeable about human mechanics and can understand what is wrong and how to work towards a solution. I have received far better treatment than I’ve received elsewhere in the past…
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CK
“My PT Jimmy is knowledgeable and creative. He explains the underlying physiology and the clinical approach underlying the agenda he develops for me. He gives a lot of thought to the exercises that he prepares for me and the specific activities I wi…
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RB
“Physical therapists, including Katie, are professional, friendly, and explain what they are doing and why. Great experience”- RB
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CE
“They were very professional and always on time for my appointments. My physical therapist, Melissa, was very friendly and I enjoyed having a conversation with her. She answered all my questions.”
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HB
Hyeobin was extremely patient, understanding, and professional
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JT
“Wendy is a great therapist in terms of skill and personality! Thanks for all you do!”- JT
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LE
“Friendly, caring and above all, knowledgeable staff, including my therapist Grettel. I have gotten amazing results after having a knee replacement (revision). This is probably the best PT place I’ve ever been too; and I’ve been to many!”- LE</p…
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AAM
“The staff and David, my PT, were superb. David explained every detail thoroughly and helped me alleviate pain I was experiencing quickly and efficiently. It was worth the travel time to receive superior service. Thank you!”
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HB
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JE
“My physical therapist, Matt, is well informed on how to help me best recover and strengthen . He motivates me and cares about my progress. Appointments are always on time. Plenty of front desk staff to check in with upon arrival.”
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LW
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HK
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EG
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RW
John has been helping me with my therapy and he is great, knowledgeable and listens to me and works with me. You are the Best!
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AA
“Overall it’s a really great practice: Sarah and the team are excellent!”
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MV
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JP
“And, most importantly, he is very approachable and has a great sense of humor. It doesn’t feel like work when I am doing PT with Scott. He is simply a great human being that understands how to relate to people wherever they are. I have observed him…
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MR
“Rachel is a fantastic therapist. She is so knowledgeable and dedicated; she provides useful advise and is engaged and supportive of her patients. The facility is also very nice and the receptionist is welcoming and helpful.”
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KM
“Scott is extremely knowledgeable and well trained but communicates in a way that a lay person can understand. The physical therapy he administered was very effective in a short period of time.”
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MB
“The consistency of having the same therapist, Alissa, each visit was great. She is knowledgeable and listens to my needs. She answers all of my questions and genuinely makes me feel like she cares about my therapy. The therapy area is also very cle…
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SW
“Zeb helps me via his physical therapy. He is knowledgeable and professional. He matches his recommendations to the needs and capability and capacity of his patients. He encourages them as well as setting reasonable goals.”
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HU
My therapist, Hyeobin, is very kind, understands my condition well, and always gives me valuable advice.
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GB
“Kyle demonstrates strong but kind leadership but doesn’t push you beyond your limit. He is patient and encouraging.”
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JO
“Best orthopedic practice in Hampton Roads area. Skilled, competent and compassionate staff, including my therapist Josh.”- JO
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SG
“Matthew A. is a great Therapist. Very knowledgeable, caring, and effective. I would highly recommend him.”
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LS
“I love my therapist Melissa. She really seems to know what she is doing and she is always on time.”
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SM
“I have been there working with Ted, for years and after several surgeries. Ted is the best, and have referred people to him several times. Thank you!”- SM
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CWD
“My PT, Rob always takes his time to listen my concerns and use many ways go above and beyond to correct or resolve my problems with lots of explanations and demonstrations for me to understand easily. He has great attitude with deep passion to help…
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GC
“My PT, Matthew, is very professional and Knowledgeable. He listens to my concerns and gives feedback. He is caring and pleasant. Overall, the staff is great also. I would recommend family and friends.”
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AM
“Rachel is incredible. She’s so knowledgeable, professional, and easy to work with, and will highly recommend her to others.”
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OB
“My therapist, Melissa, was wonderful to work with. She took her time and listen to me and gave me exercises to help with my nerve in my neck issue. She was truly a pleasure to work with.”
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AH
“Daniel did an excellent job and because of his work, I am back to normal activity after 6 weeks post-op from a total knee replacement.”
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KK
“Sarah Spore. I’ve been working with her for over a year on various issues. She knows her stuff, understands that you can’t do PT all day, is very direct and effective on each issue.”
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PS
“Maria my therapist. She gets a 5/5 based solely on her performance, competency, knowledge, manner, plan of action, welcoming attitude, friendly encouragement and specific feedback & corrections, explanation of the reason for the exercises &…
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AD
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DS
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JD
John Dale is a great physical therapist. He listens closely, thinks carefully about what exercises will address your physical problems, and designs a program of exercises that moves you toward that goal and eventually enables you to continue your th…
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RA
“Worked with Adam, and he was great. Nice, helpful, and provided clear guidance.”
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MS
“Grettel is an excellent MPT. She is hands on and gets results unlike some places just have you do the exercises assigned and that’s it. She is a very nice, caring person. Your therapist make the big difference. Thank you!”- MS
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JM
“My Hand Therapist, Jenny Rock, and all other staff I had contact with were very friendly, helpful, and professional. I received very clear and useful directions on how to do my home therapy exercises and about available assistive devices.”
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SA
“My therapist, Meryl Wagman, is a top-notch physical therapist and a true professional.! She is very knowledgeable, skilled, and able to adapt to various situations. She listens to your responses and targets weak or problem areas with finesse.”
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SM
“My experience overall has been terrific. The expertise of my therapist Scott is top notched and I always know that I’m in great hands when I arrive. Thanks to Scott and the entire therapy staff for what you do everyday for your patients!!!”
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VS
“I was extremely satisfied with the service I got from Matt Immerman. My recovery from total hip replacement was quick and effective. Matt asked me what goals I set for my recovery and adjusted my exercise program to match my goals.”
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HA
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MA
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CY
“Ross and the therapists are knowledgeable and caring. The time they spend is really dedicated to the client. I feel like I get full attention. Staff is also great, pleasant, professional and organized.”
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NM
“It seems that Kyle knows all possible tricks to make me feel better. Kyle know what my goals are, and does his best to help me achieve them.”
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KS
“My therapist Meryl is the absolute reason I use OrthoBethesda. She is dedicated, hard-working, compassionate. The best of the best. This is the second time I have used her services! I would highly recommend her. I believe she deserves recognition; …
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MS
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GQ
“My therapist Glenda helped me get a better understanding of what was causing my pain. PT sessions and at home exercises have reduced my pain to least I’ve had in over 10 years.”- GQ
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CC
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MC
The professionalism, the explanations about my treatment plan, and the warmth of the therapist.
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RR
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MM
“I got excellent training and information from Scott about my condition. He was patient and friendly and positive. And it all helped!”
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ST
“The physical therapy team is awesome. Grettel is so thorough, knowledgeable, caring and professional.”
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CS
“Jenny was very helpful with my therapy. I definitely recommend the OrthoBethesda hand therapy department.”
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GH
“My therapist Zeb is wonderful to work with. He takes the time to explain the exercises and why the particular exercise was selected. He gives meaningful feedback on my performance, including pointing out corrections I need to make to benefit from t…
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LA
“The quality of PT I receive from Grettel is superb!”
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AD
“Alissa is a very knowledgeable and competent therapist. The clinic is also a very professionally run setting. A lot of attention is given to patient and caregiver safety.”
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SJ
“Christine was a knowledgeable therapist who answered all my questions. She explained my exercises and had me do them so I could be sure I was doing them correctly. Very pleasant, well organized system.”
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JK
“My physical therapist, Grettel Collins, is amazing. My back pain is gone and she educated me on what to avoid and exercises to prevent as well as reduce pain if it returns. She truly cares about her patients as is evident in every session. I am mos…
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SM
“Kelly is a great PT: Good listener; explains things clearly; caring, positive attitude.”
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CK
“Jenny is a super therapist who has been helping me effectively and supportively to regain strength in my hand after shoulder surgery.”
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JK
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JT
“My hand therapist, Jenny Rock, was very informative and extremely proficient. She very helpful in examining my arm and assessing where the post-surgical issues and other arm injuries interfaced.”
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SH
“My therapist Josh is thorough, caring and good at his profession”- SH
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AP
“I like the professionalism and dedication to helping people recover from injuries from my physical therapist Sandra”- AP
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JG
“Melissa is always interested in what helps you best recover from what is giving you problems. She tailors the treatments/exercises to meet your needs.”
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LH
“I really liked my therapist, Melissa. She listened and tried different approaches to help me gain my mobility/flexibility in my shoulder.”
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LS
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KW
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AS
“Everyone is so patient and kind. I also like having one physical therapist, Saba, vs a team (but having the flexibility of a team at the same time). Free parking is great too!”
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CC
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DW
“The information I received for the Pre-Op PT appointment with Danny was very clear and thorough. All of my questions were answered and at the end of the appointment I felt better informed and prepared for my hip replacement.”
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RS
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JT
“Hand therapy being built into my post-op follow-up visit was very convenient and ensured I got connected with an appropriate specialist
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LM
Barbara in the Physical Therapy department had expertise, talked me through the exercises I should do at home, all with a friendly, encouraging and upbeat charisma!
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RR
“I am making good progress with David Gertler. He does not use a cookie cutter approach to my neck problem, but instead customizes treatment by carefully observing my body’s’ responses. The front desk personnel are pleasant and helpful.”
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JB
“Ama conducted an extremely comprehensive evaluation of my problem requiring physical therapy.”
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LP
“The therapist was professional, kind and took time to explain with both words and her computer exactly what was going on with my wrist and answered my many questions.”
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SH
“The therapy sessions are excellent and Mark pays closely attention to make sure you’re benefitting from it if not they have other choices of exercises you can benefit from. I like that it’s one on one attention from the therapist and that the thera…
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DK
“Christine has been an excellent therapist. She has introduced numerous exercises and techniques. She actually listens to how I describe my pain and tailors therapy accordingly. The result has been a significant improvement with respect to my finger…
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WA
“My PT Scott Pape is excellent, experienced, personable, and humorous. I gave the OrthoBethesda 5/5 stars, because all PTs are dealing with each patient individually. I have been so many places that I either worked on my own most of the time or the …
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GL
“Attentive, focused care. Zeb listens to my concerns and structures my sessions to accomplish my goals.”
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RH
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MT
“Alissa Telchin does an amazing job. My condition is improving well thanks to her close attention to the issue at hand. At each session she is striving to find the best solution. Excellent professional!”- AT
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BA
“Sarah has educated me and helped me develop a stretching and strength routine that has made a material difference. I feel like I will need to set up follow-up PT once or twice a month to make sure that i am staying on track and making the necessary…
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RM
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LJ
“Everybody, including my therapist Christine, is extremely friendly and patient. But most importantly they take the time to ensure that they explain things. To help you understand and be comfortable with what’s going on with your body.”
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MT
“Alissa Telchin is extremely professional and dedicated PT. She takes excellent care of her patients; designs and follows a strategy that reflects the patient’s needs and goals.”- MT
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DH
“Alissa, my physical therapist, is extremely good. She really cares about me and takes interest in my treatment. Most importantly, we are getting good results.”
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CC
“Adam listens well. Good assessment and monitoring of movements. Good tracking of progress and feedback.”
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JB
“Professional friendly staff, including Kelly. The Tysons office is a beautiful facility.”
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CA
“I have felt embraced from the start and my PT Kyle, has been wonderful. His expertise with my care as well as his patience with my discomfort and pain after knee surgery. Check in and all personnel have been very accommodating and polite. Thank you…
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DP
“Grettel was very attentive and explained everything she was doing and emphasized the benefits of specific exercises. She treated each visit with great care while putting the patient first.”
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AC
“Kyle is an exceptional therapist and provides one on one personal attention in a pretty much private area to work in. Everyone, from the office staff when you check in, to everyone you come in contact with while there are so friendly and helpful. I…
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HB
My therapist Soyoun is excellent. She is very knowledgeable and also great at explaining things in a way that I can understand. The front desk staff is kind, and so are the PT techs. Amazing staff is the reason for a 10.
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DH
“Maria has been a gem for helping me to understand the importance of the correct techniques to rehab. The entire staff is courteous and professional. The clinic is also very clean.”
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KD
“Getting the care nd help that I need with the wonderful staff, including Mahnoor, at your facility for knee replacement surgery”
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LS
“I felt so much better after each of the PT sessions, and in the end my treatment was measurably successful.”
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BS
“From the moment I arrived, everyone is very welcoming, professional and helpful. My therapist, Rachel, has also been been very good. I am happy with the services, atmosphere and the progress I’m making with my condition.”
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MR
“Friendly staff, Barbara is a great therapist, wonderful location, plenty of parking, always on time”- MR
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BC
“Very caring staff, including Wendy. Want to be sure you get the best experience.”
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AS
“David Gertler is a great physical therapist. He asks me where it hurts and then always chooses exercises that match my needs. I have improved a lot under his PT care. Big thanks to Dave.”
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RG
“I am continually impressed with high professional expertise of my therapist, Alissa, and her dedication to my well-being.”
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CF
“My physical therapist, Melissa, is one of the most skilled physical therapists with whom I have had the pleasure of working!”
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VM
“Great therapist (Sally-Ann) and rest of staff. Appointments are also on-time.”- VM
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JK
“The staff is friendly and helpful. My therapist is the best!! She is so knowledgeable and encouraging and the best!! I’m on the path of recovery. Thanks to Meryl!”
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GF
My therapist (Christine) was excellent! She demonstrated a personal interest in me and took the time to explain things to me. I was never rushed or thought that I was just another patient. My overall experience with everyone there was fantastic!
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KM
“My physical therapist, David G, has been able to identify exactly what I have needed to work on to reduce pain and to regain function.”
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AU
“My physical therapist, Mahnoor, and others are very caring, helpful, and willing to listen and adjust their strategy based on feedback from the patient.”
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LD
“Matthew is a true professional, yet he keeps the atmosphere friendly and approachable. He has been willing to increase the intensity of the exercises as I’ve improved. I am very happy with the treatment I’ve received”
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TA
“Matt is an excellent PT and good with kids. He is knowledgeable in various ways with creative movements for kids not really liking the “standard” protocol for pt.”
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FS
“Clear attention to detail and personalized plan for correction of my issues. Katie, my therapist, is well articulated, personable, concise.”- FS
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SW
“Saba Shapouri is an incredibly thorough and thoughtful physical therapist. The attention and explanations given to me were and are incredibly helpful for my recovery needs.”
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IP
“The facility is well maintained and the staff, including my therapist Katie, is very professional, caring, proactive, and friendly. I feel very comfortable in the care given there.”- IP
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BW
“Matthew, the therapist I have now and had in the spring, is excellent. He understands the patient very well. Each session he asks you how things are going and then works on that issue. It’s not cookie cutter like i have heard about other places. Yo…
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RF
“My physical therapist Sandra focuses the PT to my particular needs”- RF
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CD
“I highly recommend Aligned Orthopedic because of their excellent attention to detail with my physical therapy, including my therapist Sandy. They focus their therapy on my individual condition, and work with patience and expertise to give me the be…
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LP
“My hand therapist, Christine was wonderful. She made me comfortable as she removed my stitches and made sure that I knew my exercises for my hand. She also gave me her card and told me not to hesitate to call if I had concerns or questions. I was s…
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DK
“My physical therapist, Rob, listens to what I tell him about my injury and how I feel and then uses that information as he plans my therapy. He also explains why he chooses exercises. Thus, I feel listened to and well-informed.”
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JR
“Kyle Graves is excellent. He has me progressing at a faster rate than I imagined.”- JR
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Why Choose Aligned Orthopedics & Sports Therapy?
We can help you recover while strengthening your injured area. Benefit from:
- Trust: We’ve earned our reputation through patient trust. Our professionals listen attentively to patients to provide proper treatment.
- Expertise: Our physical therapists and surgeons have the knowledge to help you regain and enhance your physical abilities, helping improve your quality of life.
- Personalization: We make comprehensive, individualized plans to ensure you receive adequate treatment.
