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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.

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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.
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Featured Patient Reviews & Stories

Review from

HA

“Casey is professional, knowledgeable and a skillful PT.” HA

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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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MH

“My PT, Arona is terrific! He takes the time to listen and explain the mechanics of the therapy, how they will help and what our goals are, step by step. Couldn’t recommend him enough.”

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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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CS

“Jenny was very helpful with my therapy. I definitely recommend the OrthoBethesda hand therapy department.”

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ET

“Ann is a very passionate and dedicated physical therapist that truly wants to see you succeed, providing great care and excellent feedback. She puts high expectations on her patients to ensure maximum progress and recovery from their injuries. I wo…

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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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BM

“Knowledgeable, thoughtful and empathetic staff, including my physical therapist Chris C. Plus some pain relief already.”- BM

Chris Clopton

PT, DPT, ATC
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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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JT

“Wendy is a great therapist in terms of skill and personality! Thanks for all you do!”- JT

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LA

“I had very effective physical therapy from my therapist Ted”- LA

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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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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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LS

“I felt so much better after each of the PT sessions, and in the end my treatment was measurably successful.”

Review from

NE

“Therapists are fun, knowledgeable, and understanding. I’m glad I’m doing PT with them.”

Neema Desai

PT, DPT
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LC

“Dony is an excellent therapist. He challenges me to keep going to get through those exercises I find difficult. If I seem to be easily completing an exercise, he’ll say, “that’s too easy” and add a one pound weight. He always explains and answers a…

Dony Maiguel

Ph.D, PT, DPT
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LM

“My physical therapist, Neema Desai is very knowledgeable, and has a very upbeat, encouraging manner. Neema also answers all my questions, which has been very helpful.”

Neema Desai

PT, DPT
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TH

“Great PT for my shoulder with excellent coaching and take-home exercises. Everybody there on staff, including my therapist Neema, is very friendly and knowledgeable!

Neema Desai

PT, DPT
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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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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

 

 

Review from

RV

“Jillian provides focused, informative PT based on a customer centric approach”

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MA- Barbara

“Great care and easy to schedule appointments. Barbara is wonderful.”- MA

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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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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…

Review from

JO

“Best orthopedic practice in Hampton Roads area. Skilled, competent and compassionate staff, including my therapist Josh.”- JO

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RG

“Knowledgeable, professional, and very helpful physical therapists. I am currently seeing Josh, who also helped my daughter. Both of us have had excellent experiences.”

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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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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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RG

“I am continually impressed with high professional expertise of my therapist, Alissa, and her dedication to my well-being.”

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RW

“The physical therapist, Jasmine, working with me is knowledgeable and caring. She takes the time to show me exactly how to do my exercises and printed out the pages of them for me. She asks a lot of questions to get a better feel for how I am feeli…

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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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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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MS

“Karly is patient and communicates clearly. The staff members are all very considerate and well organized.”

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JC

“The staff from front desk to therapists, including Arona, are welcoming and so efficient. Their caring nature makes me so happy I made the right choice! I feel so much better every time I enter their door.”

 

 

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JC

“Emma was on time, knowledgeable, and pleasant. Explanations were very clear, and staff gave information about contacting them for any questions. I felt the therapy area was clean and everyone practice good hand washing.”

Emma Rosenthal

OTR/L, CHT
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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!”

Review from

DS

“My therapist Sabrina was wonderful! So patient and knowledgeable.”- DS

 

Sabrina Kirsch

PT, DPT
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WS

“Donny, my physical therapist, was excellent: knowledgeably, professional, and caring. All that one could ask for in a therapist. The facility was well equipped and kept very clean.”

Dony Maiguel

Ph.D, PT, DPT
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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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MG

“Love my therapist Neema because she adjusts therapy to my fitness level and personality rather than just using the same old exercises. Office staff is terrific – always helpful and on top of things.”

Neema Desai

PT, DPT
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SL

“Ian gave me confidence to start walking again!”

Ian Zamora

PT, DPT 
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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.”

Matt Immerman

PT, DPT, OCS
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KCN

“Dony Maiguel is an excellent physical therapist – he solved the problem which I had had for more than 1.5 years (tailbone pain) – He carefully listened to my symptoms, thoughtfully diagnosed the cause of the problem, chose targeted exercises, and s…

Dony Maiguel

Ph.D, PT, DPT
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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…

Zeb Zigas

PT, DPT, OCS
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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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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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MC

“I worked with Dony and thought he was fantastic! He really understood the issues with my back pain and gave me daily exercises that were easy to do at home. He also provided me with research he did on his own about my condition and printed out help…

Dony Maiguel

Ph.D, PT, DPT
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PS

“Very easy to make appointments. The staff is friendly and professional. My PT, Karly, is great.

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DJ

“Emma listened to my concerns and focused on therapies to help me improve.”

Emma Rosenthal

OTR/L, CHT
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ST

“The physical therapy team is awesome. Grettel is so thorough, knowledgeable, caring and professional.”

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AW

“Rachel is wonderful practitioner, start to notice significant improvement in my treatment right a way”

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AD

“Neema Desai is an excellent PT. She is attentive and really addresses needs as they come up. She has been instrumental in helping me to heal from a torn rotator cuff injury”

Neema Desai

PT, DPT
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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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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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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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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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HC

“Jenny and the entire staff are professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. My hand is well on the way to recovery.”

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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

Review from

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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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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SF

“Zeb Zigas is an outstanding therapist. I have used his services on two other occasions with excellent results.”

Zeb Zigas

PT, DPT, OCS
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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EYB

“My physical therapist Sally is the best! She is very pleasant, professional and patient.”- EYB

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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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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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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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PG

“Dony, my therapist, has been right on top of my progress. He has challenged me effectively and ramped up my work as I have healed. At the same time he has been careful to not let me hurt myself so progress remains constant and steady.”

Dony Maiguel

Ph.D, PT, DPT
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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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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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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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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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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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R.R.

“Ann and the rest of the staff are amazing. They are very welcoming and helpful during the process. I am very pleased with all of them. Thank you so much for making this tough time easier”

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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.”

Review from

CO

“My therapist, Joshua Johns, is the consummate professional! OrthoBethesda all around, from the staff to the therapy area, is top notch. It’s a privilege to receive such special treatment in the perfect atmosphere. Many Thanks!”

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MM

“The excellent attention, the keen interest into my pain and need of quality of life is very appreciated. My PT, Arona is very tuned in and helps me improve with exercises and massages. He addresses my pain with genuine interest”

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BC

“Very caring staff, including Wendy. Want to be sure you get the best experience.”

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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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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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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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JR

“Kyle Graves is excellent. He has me progressing at a faster rate than I imagined.”- JR

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CF

“I’ve worked with 2 of your Physical Therapists, and BOTH WERE OUTSTANDING!!! Arona and Jimmy’s skills stand head and shoulders above most other PTs that I’ve seen, and I’ve seen about 25 other physical therapists.”

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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.”

Matt Immerman

PT, DPT, OCS
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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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MR

“Friendly staff, Barbara is a great therapist, wonderful location, plenty of parking, always on time”- MR

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AS

“Karly has provided me excellent care since I started my PT. She has worked closely with me on my treatment path. The office runs smoothly and I am in and out efficiently. I have several more weeks to go, but that does not seem like a chore”

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JB

“Jillian is awesome. She has really helped me recover from my hip replacement pretty quickly. The exercises and encouragement have gotten me back to almost normal”

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CC

Ortho Bethesda Therapy Services is amazing. I could not be in better hands, no pun intended, as my hands are the reason I am there. My therapist, Ann, is awesome and I am well on my way to recovery with her expert help. Everyone else has been great …

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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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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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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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MM

“My Physical Therapist Jasmine Valenti is fantastic. She is incredibly knowledgeable and works hard to construct a thorough and impactful rehabilitation plan. The results from my therapy are amazing and I never would have progressed this far without…

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MB

“Convenient location. Neema is a great therapist. I also like the web applications that assist with my exercise program.”- MB

Neema Desai

PT, DPT
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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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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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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

Lauren Goldberg

PT, DPT, OCS
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SH

“My therapist Josh is thorough, caring and good at his profession”- SH

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BH

“Josh, who is the physical therapist I work with at OrthoBethesda is candid about the rehab process and has been instrumental in guiding my treatment and subtly motivating me to work past the pain to achieve results.”

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JT

“Ann, the hand therapist, is wonderfully knowledgeable and has an outstanding emphatic manner in her direction of exercises that she suggests for a full recovery. She is excellent, gives clear explanations of the course of treatments, and has such a…

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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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CF

“My physical therapist, Arona Diop, is simply the most skilled physical therapist with whom I have had the pleasure of working!”

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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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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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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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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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RK

“Karly Keil has been an excellent therapist who listens well and all the other staff members have been both knowledgeable and friendly as well.”

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RF

“My physical therapist Sandra focuses the PT to my particular needs”- RF

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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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NA

“I came here as a second opinion for my therapy, and I fell in love for this place. The people here are always humble and kind, and I’m 100% recommending my therapist Arona. It has being really hard for me keep up with my knee pain he is always pa…

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LP

“Wonderful PT! Sally-Ann communicates clearly and uses good judgment .

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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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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…

Matt Immerman

PT, DPT, OCS
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KW

“Arona, is knowledgeable, skilled, patient, and truly focuses on my individual needs. He tailors every appointment to what my injured body part needs. Above all else, he listens!”

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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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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.”

Zeb Zigas

PT, DPT, OCS
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JB

“Ama conducted an extremely comprehensive evaluation of my problem requiring physical therapy.”

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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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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.”

Zeb Zigas

PT, DPT, OCS
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RK

“Emma Rosenthal, my hand therapist, removed my dressing and sutures, cleaned the wound, and put stockinette over the operative site to keep it clean and protected; she taught me hand exercises, watched me repeat them and gave me an illustrated instr…

Emma Rosenthal

OTR/L, CHT
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DG

“Neema provides a thoughtful analysis of my knee issues and comes up with a solid plan for next steps.”- DG

Neema Desai

PT, DPT
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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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PS

“Ann takes the time to learn about my limitations and work through them with me. She explains exercises thoroughly and keeps checking throughout to ensure I am doing them properly. She makes you feel at ease and encourages progress, while keeps push…

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JS

“My therapist, Jasmine, is amazing. After listening to the situations that had given me knee pain the previous week, she was always prepared to show me ways to avoid discomfort in the future. She modeled proper movement and watched me to ensure corr…

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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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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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GL

“Attentive, focused care. Zeb listens to my concerns and structures my sessions to accomplish my goals.”

Zeb Zigas

PT, DPT, OCS
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RW

“Everyone who works at this facility is kind, friendly, helpful and professional. You feel at home when you are there.

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ES

“I have been a patient of Shady Grove Orthopedics physical therapy many times over the years. I’ve always had excellent outcomes. The therapists, including Ted, have always been able to help me and have been very kind.”- ES

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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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RS

“Joshua Johns is truly acknowledgeable and very caring of your overall recovery. He is the best therapist I have ever had!!”

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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 …

Matt Immerman

PT, DPT, OCS
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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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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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LA

“The quality of  PT I receive from Grettel is superb!”

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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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VM

“Great therapist (Sally-Ann) and rest of staff. Appointments are also on-time.”- VM

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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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KH

“The care I received was excellent. Jillian was very patient with me and listened carefully when I described concerns. Also she was flexible and was able to modify my plan as my needs evolved.”

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JT

“I have really bad form and I also shrug too much during stretches and exercises. Jasmine took the time to repeatedly correct me and customized the care plan to my specific needs. I am on the road to recovery and I can’t wait to get back to an activ…

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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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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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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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OB

“Josh exhibits high professionalism, kindness, paying attention to details, individual approach, real care and willingness to help his patients fully and timely recover. There are no words to describe gratitude to my physical therapist Josh. He is t…

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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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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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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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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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JH

“I have had quick positive results. Ian is easy to follow and calm.”

Ian Zamora

PT, DPT 
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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.”

Matt Immerman

PT, DPT, OCS
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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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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…

Review from

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.”

Review from

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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KC

“Kyle is very personable. You can tell the recovery process for patients is very important to him.”

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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.”

Review from

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…

Review from

CF

“I’ve worked with 2 of your Physical Therapists, and BOTH WERE OUTSTANDING!!! Arona and Jimmy’s skills stand head and shoulders above most other PTs that I’ve seen, and I’ve seen about 25 other physical therapists.”

Review from

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.”

Review from

CA

“Karly is a knowledgeable therapist. I felt that she personalized my therapy by listening to my concerns while, at the same time, addressing the doctor’s prescription.”

Review from

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 …

Review from

PD

“The therapists, including Chris C., are knowledgeable and they program the activity for each client based on their needs, All the staff is professional and work to help clients achieve their individual goals.”- PD

Chris Clopton

PT, DPT, ATC
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Review from

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 …

Review from

AM

“Rachel is incredible. She’s so knowledgeable, professional, and easy to work with, and will highly recommend her to others.”

Review from

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.”

Review from

SB

“Emma is caring and gentle, but capable. I am already seeing improvement after two sessions.”

Emma Rosenthal

OTR/L, CHT
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Review from

MG

“The general staff are friendly and efficient when starting out and doing scheduling. My PT, Jasmine, is very knowledgeable, has made adjustments/ changes when an exercise was bothering me and answers questions that I have. She also explains the pur…

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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.
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When you need physical therapy, contact Aligned Orthopedics & Sports Therapy. Our multiple physical therapy clinic locations are ready to help you regain control over your life. Contact us online today or give us a call at (240) 482-2438 to get started.

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