An Evaluation Built Around Your Goals
Your therapist reviews your relevant history and assesses the movements and tasks that are difficult for you. We discuss your priorities and what you hope to achieve through care.
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Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Physical therapy for muscle and joint concerns, movement limitations, and recovery before or after orthopedic surgery.
At Greenbelt Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, we listen to your concerns, assess your movement, and develop a plan around the activities that matter to you.
A Plan for Your Next ChapterYour movement. Your routine. Your goals.
More Than an Injury
Movement That Supports the Life You Want.
Orthopedic concerns can affect the way you move, work, and enjoy your day. Whether you are managing a muscle or joint injury, ongoing pain, or recovery after surgery, we focus on the activities you want to do more comfortably and confidently.
We evaluate your movement, strength, and everyday function to develop a personal plan. Your care may combine hands-on treatment, guided exercise, and education, with adjustments as your abilities and needs change.
Your orthopedic rehabilitation should reflect your whole routine. Tell us about tasks at home, physical demands at work, and the recreation you enjoy. If you are preparing for or recovering from surgery, your surgeon’s instructions and restrictions help guide the timing and progression of care.
We begin with a discussion of your history and priorities, followed by an assessment of your movement, strength, and function. Your therapist explains the recommendations, answers your questions, and reviews your response as care progresses.
Your Path Forward
Care Built Around Your Recovery
A Combination of Treatment Options
Depending on your needs, your plan may include manual therapy, mobility work, strengthening, neuromuscular re-education, and functional activities. Your response helps guide progression.
Preparation and Recovery Around Surgery
If you are preparing for or recovering from surgery, bring your surgeon’s instructions and any restrictions. Your rehabilitation is planned within that guidance and your stage of recovery.
A Personal Approach
What Your Treatment May Include
Your therapist selects treatment after your evaluation and adjusts it according to your abilities, medical guidance, and response to care.
Hands-On Care
Manual therapy may be included to address the movement and comfort concerns identified during your assessment.
Strength & Mobility
Guided exercise is matched to your needs and progressed as appropriate to support your functional goals.
Everyday Movement
Treatment may include practice with movements related to your daily tasks, work, or recreation.
Education & Support
Ask questions about your care. Your therapist explains the plan and may recommend a personalized home program.
Care & Scheduling Support
Let’s Plan Your Care
Contact our office to discuss your referral, scheduling, insurance information, and any required authorization. For pre- or post-surgical care, share your surgeon’s instructions and relevant restrictions when scheduling.
Our team can explain what information is needed for your first visit. Confirm your coverage and any approval requirements before treatment, and let us know about relevant medical or surgical instructions.
Before You Arrive
Plan Your First Visit
Bring your referral, relevant medical or surgical instructions, current medication list, and insurance or authorization details. Comfortable clothing helps your therapist assess the area being treated. For post-surgical visits, please tell us about any restrictions when scheduling.
- Identification and insurance or claim details
- Referral and authorization information, when applicable
- Relevant medical instructions and restrictions
- Current medication information
- Comfortable clothing that allows movement
Please arrive 15 minutes early. Call our office if you have questions about what to bring.
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Good to Know
Do I need surgery to benefit from orthopedic rehabilitation?
No. Orthopedic physical therapy can also address muscle and joint concerns and movement limitations that do not involve surgery. An evaluation helps determine an appropriate plan.
Will I receive both exercise and hands-on treatment?
Your plan is individualized. Your therapist selects treatment based on your needs, evaluation findings, and response to care.
Can you help before and after surgery?
We provide pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation when appropriate. Your referral and surgeon’s instructions help guide the timing and scope of care.
Will I have activities to practice between visits?
Your therapist may recommend a personalized home program and explain how to perform it. Ask questions if an activity or instruction is unclear.
Your next chapter starts
with a first step.
Let’s work toward less pain, more movement, and a stronger you.