Physical Therapist Recommendations

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October 4, 2017 at 1:55 pm #1076465

TwoWheelsDC
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I suggest you make an appointment with Dr. Rulefive.

October 4, 2017 at 2:00 pm #1076466

drevil
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@TwoWheelsDC 166184 wrote:

I suggest you make an appointment with Dr. Rulefive.

It looks like I lost the ability to ELITE, so:

LOL. ELITE.

BTW, I was mountain biking last weekend and rode down a big rock. Front wheel got stuck in a divot, I pivoted, and slammed sideways into a tree directly into my ribs. 7+ hours in ER determined that I’m just bruised; no broken ribs, exploded spleen, or punctured lung. Walking sucks. Coughing sucks more.

“Rule 5. Rule 5. Rule 5…”

October 4, 2017 at 2:06 pm #1076467

streetsmarts
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Y’all are terrible

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October 4, 2017 at 2:10 pm #1076468

komorebi
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7+ hrs in the ER? Yikes. Hope you feel better soon, drevil.

Getting this thread back on track: a lot of people in the Women & Bicycles group recommend Rose PT, https://rosept.com/.

October 4, 2017 at 2:16 pm #1076470

streetsmarts
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@komorebi 166187 wrote:

7+ hrs in the ER? Yikes. Hope you feel better soon, drevil.

Getting this thread back on track: a lot of people in the Women & Bicycles group recommend Rose PT, https://rosept.com/.

I hope Dr. Evil and Judd both feel better soon.

1. I went to Rose PT. They don’t process insurance claims, and the billing was complicated (for me). However, you do get one on one attention. It’s a fancy place in my opinion. But you can take your bike up!

2. I’ve been (for my back and my neck) to Novacare Rehab. 2021 K St., 202-293-1853. They process through insurance. Recently I saw Erin Longhurst and I’d recommend her. You don’t get one on one attention (sometimes your PT farms you out to a helper for the exercises), but I think they do solid work.

October 4, 2017 at 2:26 pm #1076471

LhasaCM
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@Judd 166183 wrote:

Anyone got a Physical Therapist that they recommend? I’ve been referred to PT for some pain/strain issues I’m having with my right trapezius.

It’s been a while (it was maybe 8 years ago?) but I had a good experience with the Select Physical Therapy location in Ballston for some shoulder issues. They are a large “chain” so I’m sure it’s like a lot of places where it’ll all depend on the person. Plus side – they have a fair number of pretty convenient locations to choose from in the area.

October 4, 2017 at 2:33 pm #1076472

Crickey7
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@streetsmarts 166189 wrote:

2. I’ve been (for my back and my neck) to Novacare Rehab. 2021 K St., 202-293-1853.

Pretty sure that’s who I went to for my PT. It was pretty good, and as noted they take various insurance.

October 4, 2017 at 2:37 pm #1076473

streetsmarts
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And one caveat: in the past (2 years ago) when i went to PT at Novacare (used to be called something else), the therapist would do massage, evaluation, instruction, etc. Then someone else would walk me through the exercises I was prescribed.

This time, with Erin, she was with me the entire time (usually 45 mins), including while I did exercises, correcting my form, etc.

October 4, 2017 at 4:43 pm #1076503

Judd
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@drevil 166185 wrote:

It looks like I lost the ability to ELITE, so:

LOL. ELITE.

BTW, I was mountain biking last weekend and rode down a big rock. Front wheel got stuck in a divot, I pivoted, and slammed sideways into a tree directly into my ribs. 7+ hours in ER determined that I’m just bruised; no broken ribs, exploded spleen, or punctured lung. Walking sucks. Coughing sucks more.

“Rule 5. Rule 5. Rule 5…”

Glad it’s only a bruise, but rib bruises suck so bad and take forever to not hurt. I’ve had two crashes where I fell directly on the ribs and it took 2 months each time before the pain fully subsided.

I’m not sure if you’ve had a rib injury before. Sleeping on the injured side at night seems counterintuitive, but it helps.

October 4, 2017 at 4:55 pm #1076507

ginacico
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I recommend Select Physical Therapy on Army Navy Drive. The building is still called Anderson Clinic. The staff are all great, but Molly Sliva has been my best ally in the knee process.

October 4, 2017 at 5:22 pm #1076512

huskerdont
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@Judd 166218 wrote:

I’m not sure if you’ve had a rib injury before. Sleeping on the injured side at night seems counterintuitive, but it helps.

Truly? Seems like it would mean less sleep. Is it because the blood moves better to the bruised areas when aided by gravity?

Doesn’t work for your back, btw. Cause this one time I broke my coccyx (over)doing a wheelie…

Also, I am envious of all of you who don’t have Kaiser so get to chose your PT options.

October 4, 2017 at 6:06 pm #1076522

Judd
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@huskerdont 166227 wrote:

Truly? Seems like it would mean less sleep. Is it because the blood moves better to the bruised areas when aided by gravity?

It’s true. I think Wheels & Wings told me about it and the internet says it too. I’m not sure what the science is, but it made the difference between waking up and not being able to get out of bed and waking up and just hurting still.

October 4, 2017 at 6:46 pm #1076529

Emm
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After hip surgery I found out my health insurance (the federal care first/bcbs one) only covers a select few PT places in the area. And many of them have loonnggg wait lists to get in. So depending on your insurance, good luck

I found the Pivot PT place down Duke Street to be great to work with for my 4 months in PT. I worked mostly with Kelly and Meagan, who are still there. They were lovely, and really helped motivate me to work towards my goals, and they were overall just a nice group of people and fun to be around, even when I was cranky and in pain. After the massage, eval and a few key exercises they have you work with an assistant, but they are still there helping out and giving guidance as needed. Plus they took my health insurance and it was absolutely no hassle–they took care of getting new prescriptions, getting the plan from the doc, and being in communication with him. Making appointments was also pretty easy–they’ll book you out a few weeks in advance, so you know your schedule far out. And I was usually able to find some evening or early morning time that worked during the week.
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