SERVICES

Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Services

Spinal Care

Back and neck injuries are responsible for 50 billion dollars a year in the United States. At GOPT, a comprehensive evaluation to determine the cause of your pain, followed by an individualized plan tailored to your needs, is your road to success.

Our approach is eclectic and includes education, information about posture and body mechanics, manual orthopedic therapy, exercise for stabilization, flexibility as well as strengthening, and modalities including traction, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound may be used to address your particular needs.

Man Showing Spine Structure to Patient — Oakland, MD — Garrett Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Whether you have had a total hip replacement, total knee replacement, rotator cuff repair, fracture or some other type of surgical intervention, physical and occupational therapy is vital in achieving a full recovery. At GOPT, we use exercises and techniques that are current and have proven to be the most beneficial for your recovery.

Sports Medicine

sports and fitness activities can place extraordinary demands on an athlete’s spine as well as their upper and lower extremities. At GOPT, we have treated young and old athletes, from high school, to college, to Olympians. Our therapy staff understands the unusual physical demands placed on an athlete’s body and can effectively treat and/or prevent common conditions such as joint instability, muscle strains, tendinitis, bursitis, fasciitis, shin splints, running injuries and more.

Teaching Child During Fitness Activity — Oakland, MD — Garrett Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

Neurological/Post-Concussion

following neurological events such as concussions, strokes, and Parkinson’s disease (among others) it is vital to implement skilled therapy services as soon as possible to regain maximum function. At GOPT, we have many years of experience and continuing education to effectively treat a wide variety of conditions.

Post-Concussion Therapy — Oakland, MD — Garrett Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

Hand & Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

Following injury, disease or surgery to our hands and arms, it is important to regain as much function as possible to perform our normal activities of daily living from feeding to grooming, to reaching and grasping etc. Our staff has years of experience and specialized training to assist you in regaining maximum function and use.

Elder During Hand Rehabilitation — Oakland, MD — Garrett Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Manual Therapy

is the skilled application of hands-on mobilization/manipulation techniques to regain motion, decrease pain, and improve overall mobility. It is in an essential foundation for a comprehensive treatment plan. Our therapy staff has years of experience and continuing education devoted to the precise delivery of manual therapy to assist a wide variety of conditions.

Vestibular Rehabilitation

dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance can be debilitating and affects millions of Americans every year. Skilled therapy can address your particular needs through comprehensive evaluations, communication with other healthcare providers, education, and the implementation of specific exercises for your condition.

Pediatrics

there are many conditions that can affect infants and toddlers and limit normal development and movement. Our staff has many years of experience in treating developmental delay, torticollis, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disorders that may affect your child’s health and well-being.

Children With Their Parents — Oakland, MD — Garrett Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

Splints, Orthotics, & Taping

whether it is custom orthotics for a particular foot problem, splinting to assist following hand surgery or injury, or taping of a joint or structure to decrease pain and improve stability, GOPT has over 100 years of experience and continuing education to address all manners of problems from top to toe.

Taping Foot Splint — Oakland, MD — Garrett Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

Dry Needling

Dry needling is the use of a solid monofilament needle that is inserted through the skin and directly into a myofascial trigger point. Dry needling, in the hands of a skilled practitioner, is a direct and effective method of changing the chemical environment of the muscle and initiating healing of tissue.