Washington DC & Maryland
Physical Therapy in Maryland & Washington DC
At AmeriWell, licensed physical therapists evaluate, identify, and treat abnormal physical function so you can live the most optimal life possible. Serving patients across Maryland and the DC metro area.
Walk-ins welcome at all 14 AmeriWell clinics
Your First Visit
What to Expect at Your Physical Therapy Session
Our physical therapists work with you from initial diagnosis through recovery and prevention. Every session is personalized to your needs.
- Examination of areas of concern plus the spinal column
- Review of your health history and what you have tried so far
- Personalized treatment performed by your therapist
- Exercises and stretches taught for home use
- Recommendations for self-management between sessions
Treatment Techniques
Physical Therapy Treatment Techniques at AmeriWell
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Hands-on techniques designed to relieve pain, reduce muscle tightness, and improve range of motion.
- Joint mobilizations — gentle stretching of joint ligamentous structures
- Soft tissue mobilizations — massage, myofascial release, trigger point release
- Passive stretching — increases flexibility and range of motion
Systematic, planned physical movements to remedy or prevent impairments, enhance participation, optimize health, and improve overall fitness and well-being.
Therapeutic techniques to improve impaired movement, balance, coordination, and proprioception — restoring your body’s ability to move the way it should.
- Moist heat & hot packs — increase blood flow, relax muscle fibers, reduce pain
- Cold packs & ice — reduce swelling and inflammation
- Ultrasound — penetrates skin to reduce pain and support healing
- Electrical muscle stimulation — strengthens muscles, reduces pain and spasm
- Mechanical traction — spinal decompression to decrease pain and improve mobility
- Avoid undergoing surgery
- Pain management with reduced need for opioids
- Enhanced mobility, flexibility, and movement
- Recovery from paralysis or stroke
- Strengthened balance and coordination
- Better management of age-related conditions
- Recovery from trauma or injury
Ready to Take Control of Your Health?
Call us today or simply walk in. Our team is ready to help you at most AmeriWell locations.
Patient Reviews
What People Say About Us
5 stars across all 14 AmeriWell clinics
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“Prisila, Andrea and Emily were very nice and professional! They helped me tremendously with my pain after my accident. Office is clean and everyone was always so welcoming.”
“Best chiropractor in the DMV. The staff, Emely, Priscila and Andrea, are all so nice. They smile at you, make you laugh and want to come in for therapy. I can move my neck now. If I could give them 100 stars I would!”
“I came in due to having back pain and I have been coming here for years. Emily is so nice and funny, she makes you feel better just by talking to her. Dr. Rivera knows what he is doing and cracks every bone in my body!”
“I have recently started here for my treatment and so far everyone is so friendly, especially the girls Emely, Andrea and Prisila. They always help me when I need it!”
“I am very impressed by the professionalism and dedication from all the staff members at this place. Priscilla, Andrea, Emily and the rest of the assistants are wonderful! Itamar is extremely knowledgeable, as well as all the chiropractors. Great place to find healing.”
“AmeriWell in Takoma Park, Maryland, is a fantastic place! It is always clean and very well-organized, which makes a huge difference. The staff is simply fantastic! Litzy, Stefani, Mario, and Itamar are all great. I highly recommend this place! 10 out of 10.”
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Take the first step
If you’ve been injured in an accident as a result of recklessness, negligence, a defective product or other fault, you should be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible so that your health does not deteriorate, and you have the proof that you need to seek deserved monetary compensation.
Many times injuries are hidden, or are underestimated, so please call us today for a free consultation at (301) 576-0500, or email us. We also provide free legal referrals to our patients who are suffering from accident-related injuries.