Adolescent dancers and gymnasts are commonly injured throughout the year. Our therapists are trained and experienced in working with these specialized athletes. We can help your gymnast or dancer return to their sport and prevent future injury with knowledge and consideration of the specific workloads their bodies are under for each activity. From addressing common overuse injuries to enhancing core stability, balance, and flexibility, we tailor each session to meet the demands of competitive dance and gymnastics. Whether recovering from an injury or aiming to improve performance, our expert care ensures that these athletes are supported every step of the way, so they can confidently reach new heights. Keep your dancer gymnast in peak condition with personalized physical therapy!

We also have experience with pointe readiness testing.

Athletes of all skill levels can experience sports injury. These commonly involve ligaments, tendons and joints pushed beyond their limits in a traumatic or overuse capacity. Our therapists have collaborated with many orthopedic physicians in the Columbia, MD area over the years to restore and improve athletic function. Some examples of what we treat are:

• Tendinitis

• ACL, MCL sprain

• Ankle sprains

• Low back strains

• Rotator cuff strain

• SLAP Tears

• Hip flexor strain

• Bursitis

• Ankle fracture

• Wrist fracture

• UCL sprain

• Tennis elbow

• Achilles tendon rupture

• Spondylolisthesis

• Hip Labral Tears

Physical therapy is highly effective in treating many spine conditions if done well. Its crucial to target the root causes in order to provide long-term relief. Our spine specialists Dan Bennett and Kerry Hite are particularly adept at seeing the whole picture to provide you with the best treatment. We use manual therapy, dry needling, postural modification, flexibility and strength training tailored to your specific needs to achieve excellent results.

Areas/conditions treated:

Low back pain

Neck Pain

Thoracic Pain

Headaches

Jaw Pain

Degenerative disc disease

Herniated disc

Low back strain

Whiplash

TMJ dysfunction

Headache

Foraminal Stenosis

Rib dysfunction

Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Dysfunction

Spondylolysis

Spondylolisthesis

Post op fusion

Post op laminectomy

Post op disc replacement

Post op disc debridement

Pregnancy and childbirth place significant stress on the body’s structural stability. It's crucial to work with a therapist who understands the physiological and hormonal changes that occur throughout pregnancy and beyond. With extensive experience in all stages of pregnancy, Torie and Kerry deeply understand the unique challenges women face.

Benefits of Physical Therapy during pregnancy:

Pain Relief: Pregnancy often causes discomfort, particularly in the lower back, hips, and pelvis. Physical therapy uses techniques like manual therapy, stretching, and targeted exercises to alleviate this pain.

Improved Posture: As the body changes during pregnancy, posture often shifts, leading to increased strain on muscles and joints. Physical therapy helps correct postural imbalances to reduce discomfort and prevent further issues.

Pelvic Floor Support: Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles through physical therapy can prevent or manage issues like incontinence and pelvic pain during pregnancy and make labor easier.

Enhanced Mobility: Physical therapy helps maintain flexibility and mobility, which are often compromised due to muscle tightness or joint stiffness as the body adapts to pregnancy.

Preparation for Labor: Tailored exercises can improve core strength and stability, preparing the body for the demands of labor and delivery, and potentially leading to a smoother birthing process.

Prevention of Diastasis Recti: A physical therapist can help prevent or manage diastasis recti (the separation of the abdominal muscles) by teaching safe and effective exercises to strengthen the core.

Postpartum Recovery: Continuing physical therapy after pregnancy helps women recover more quickly by addressing any pain or dysfunction and aiding in the restoration of pelvic floor and core function.

Post Partum Benefits of Physical Therapy:

Assess Core and Pelvic Floor Function: Childbirth can weaken the core and pelvic floor muscles, leading to issues like incontinence, pelvic pain, and back problems. A physical therapist can assess these areas to ensure they are functioning properly before resuming exercise.

Identify Diastasis Recti: Many women experience diastasis recti, a separation of the abdominal muscles, after pregnancy. A therapist can evaluate the severity and guide safe exercises to restore core stability and avoid worsening the condition.

Address Pain and Imbalances: Pregnancy and childbirth often lead to muscle imbalances, joint misalignments, or pain in areas like the back, hips, and pelvis. A therapist can correct these issues to prevent injury and improve comfort during exercise.

Customized Exercise Plan: A therapist can design a tailored exercise program that safely eases you back into activity while considering your unique postpartum needs, including any restrictions or limitations.

Prevent Injuries: Jumping back into exercise too soon or with improper form can lead to injury. A therapist will ensure you have the strength, flexibility, and stability needed to exercise safely.

Support for Long-term Health: Physical therapy helps restore the body’s structural stability, improve posture, and strengthen key muscles, laying a strong foundation for long-term fitness and well-being.

By having a postpartum evaluation, you can confidently and safely return to exercise while addressing any underlying issues that may have arisen during pregnancy and childbirth.

Overall, physical therapy can make pregnancy more comfortable, reduce the risk of injury, and promote a faster postpartum recovery.

At Joint Pros, Pelvic Floor Therapy offers a range of benefits for various conditions, making it a valuable treatment for many individuals. For those dealing with stress incontinence, our specialized therapy strengthens the pelvic muscles, helping to reduce or even eliminate the leakage of urine during activities like coughing, laughing, or exercising. For clients with an overactive bladder, therapy can help manage the urgency and frequency of urination by retraining the bladder and supporting muscle control.

Women experiencing vaginal pain can find significant relief through tailored exercises and techniques that reduce pain and improve comfort during daily activities and intimate moments. Additionally, if you've had surgery or an injury that led to scar tissue, our therapists can help break down this tissue, improving mobility and reducing discomfort.

For those suffering from vaginismus, where involuntary vaginal muscle spasms occur, our Pelvic Floor Therapy provides targeted treatments that aim to relax these muscles, reducing pain and allowing for more comfortable and enjoyable experiences. At Joint Pros, we are enthusiastic about providing personalized care that addresses your unique needs, helping you achieve improved pelvic health and overall well-being.

We are very excited to offer in house personal training with our certified Exercise Physiologist Camryn Gerben. Camryn s works closely with our therapists to provide training for patients. Her exercise physiologist certification qualifies her to work with special populations with conditions like diabetes, osteoporosis, heart conditions, and pregnancy. She works with clients to provide expert exercise and lifestyle improvements. Camryn is highly skilled and is able to adapt training to all levels of function. You can come to our safe and open environment to become the best version of you. This program makes a great bridge from PT to full independence, but also is appropriate for consistent maintenance and progression of strength and mobility. We are offering reasonably priced one on one time with you and our trainer to focus on your specific needs. We want you to grow and succeed!

Cost for 60 minute session: $55

5 session package $250

Growing athletes have a variety of challenges to deal with from muscle shortening to loss of balance/proprioception. Our therapists have a great deal of experience treating young athletes to restore function, improve mechanics and establish healthy habits for lifelong success in sports. We work with all different kinds of athletes: baseball, soccer, dance, golf, swimming, basketball, football, gymnastics, squash, irish dance, tennis to name a few.

• Osgood Schlatters

• Sever’s disease

• Little leaguer's elbow/shoulder

• Apophysitis of the hip

Myofascial restrictions including muscle trigger points are a common cause of pain and dysfunction throughout the body. Our therapists are certified in trigger point dry needling which is the use of thin, flexible needles inserted into the skin and muscle to release tension and pain. It is one of the most effective treatments for these types of conditions.

• Tendinitis

• Headaches

• Shoulder impingement

• Low back pain

• Neck pain

• Hip pain

• Plantar fasciitis

Skilled care is required after any surgery to maintain the structural integrity of the repair/replacement and to stepwise progress through the phases of rehab. Our therapists have worked directly with many orthopedic surgeons to rehabilitate a variety of conditions. We have familiarity with the most up to date research on post op care for all of the following issues:

• Total Knee replacement

• Total shoulder replacement

• ACL repair

• Rotator cuff repair

• Meniscus repair

• SLAP repair

• Hip labral repair

• Total hip replacement

• Ankle reconstruction

• Achilles tendon repair

• UCL repair

• Lumbar laminectomy/fusion

• Cervical discectomy/fusion

As orthopedic specialists, our therapists are highly trained to deal with traumatic, overuse and postural conditions throughout the lifespan. Most times looking at the individual as a whole to seek out the true cause of dysfunction is the key to relieving symptoms and returning the patient back to their highest level of function. Some of the most common orthopedic issues we see are:

• Shoulder pain

• Knee pain

• Patellofemoral issues

• Trochanteric Bursitis

• Osteoarthritis

• Plantar fasciitis

• Humeral fracture

• Achilles tendinitis

• Ankle fracture

• Whiplash

• Work injury