General Practitioners

• Headaches
• Arthritis
  There are many diseases and conditions that can result in neck pain. Cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and meningitis are just a few.
• Fibromyalgia
  It is used to treat numerous musculoskeletal issues, including acute and chronic injuries, overuse injuries, neck pain, headaches, back pain, sciatica, muscle spasms, muscle strains, tendinitis, knee pain, hip pain, fibromyalgia, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and more.
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Physical therapy has been proven to be successful in treating both acute and chronic injuries, such as ligament sprains, muscle strains, plantar fasciitis, bursitis, tendinitis, and more. Your physical therapist will teach you about what your body is experiencing and the recovery process it will go through. You and your physical therapist will work together to help you reach your physical goals, allowing you to be engaged and active in your rehabilitation.
• Pediatric Care
  Scheduling directly with your physical therapists is important in all areas of physical therapy, including outpatient physical therapy, pediatrics, private home care, school districts, hospitals, and even the sports fields. Direct Access is much more common than the general public and other medical practitioners realize.

Gynecologists

• Labor and Delivery
  The pelvic floor creates a sling in your pelvis that holds up your internal organs. When you are not able to control the muscles in the pelvic floor, it is called pelvic floor dysfunction. Most patients keep the muscles continually contracted versus relaxed. Pelvic floor dysfunction commonly occurs after childbirth but may at Solutions Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in Alexandria, Springfield and Arlington, VA will help you find quick relief.

Neurologists

• Neurology
  Physical therapists have years of university level training in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology (study of joint movement), neurology, and many of the other medical sciences.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  Suppose you notice your hands and fingers ache daily or that typing and using your hands to hold things have become particularly difficult or uncomfortable. In that case, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Ultrasound treatments are vague, in the sense that they can treat a vast variety of conditions. It is not limited to one specific ailment or region of pain.
• X-Rays
• Chemotherapy
  Neuropathy refers to a diseased state of nerves typically associated with diabetes, medication toxicity (i.e., chemotherapy), or circulation issues like peripheral vascular disease.
• Iontophoresis
  We take a holistic approach to our programs. This means we address the entire upper extremity when dealing with wrist conditions. This often includes stretching and strengthening the neck, shoulder, elbow, and hand in our treatment programs. It is also common to use splinting, bracing, and modalities (i.e., heat, ice, laser, iontophoresis, or ultrasound) to alleviate pain and ensure you achieve the best possible outcome.

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
  As an active recreational athlete, I cannot tell you how invaluable Solutions Physical Therapy has been to me. They are the epitome of professionalism and are, without a doubt, true healers. I have had a series of injuries including ankle, knee and shoulder problems and this group has been able to accommodate a wide-range of problem solving in many of my chronic and short-term aches and pains. Solutions came highly recommended to me by several orthopedics, and I know why. The therapists at Solutions want you to get better and are advocates for both cutting-edge and traditional techniques that work best for you and your individual and specific needs. Accidents and injuries, unfortunately, happen and these therapists are willing to go the extra mile, to help get their patients back to normal and enjoy their recreational activities. I do not know what I would do without them. They have shown the greatest of care and have given me the strength and rehabilitation to recover numerous times. I cannot say enough good things about them!
• Sciatica
  Are you looking for sciatica relief? Disc herniations often lead to pressure on the nerve resulting in pain and Inflammation of the sciatic nerve causing the condition known as sciatica. Sciatica (aka lumbar radiculopathy)affects the nerves (i.e., L4 – S3) that exit from the lower back and travel down the leg. (Radiculopathy in the front of the leg affects the femoral nerve and is far less common).
• Whiplash
  Musculoskeletal headaches occur when there are significant amounts of tension in the neck. This is typically a result of physical imbalances, weaknesses, or damage, although emotional tension (such as stress) can also be a contributing factor. A traumatic injury to the neck, such as whiplash, is a common cause of musculoskeletal headaches. With neck injuries such as whiplash, the muscles and connective tissues in the neck can become torn or strained. This can lead to agonizing pain felt in the head, as well as in the face, shoulders, or neck.
• Arthroscopy
  A jaw specialist may also use a dental splint to keep teeth properly aligned and prevent tooth grinding. Other types of medical treatment include trigger point acupuncture, joint replacement, or a TMJ arthroscopy.
• Pinched Nerve
  Although sciatica is often described as a pinched nerve, most cases stem from inflammation. A compressed nerve in the lower back is typically a more severe condition and should be addressed as soon as possible.
• Joint Replacement
  A caseload of highly active and motivated patients who want to stay active throughout their life. You won’t treat total joint replacement after total joint replacement over and over again all day long.
• Arthroscopy
• Knee Replacement
  I’m a month out of knee replacement surgery. Solutions has been incredible. They are professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. Appointments always on time. While strenuous, the therapy is not terribly uncomfortable.… Read More

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Yes, in most cases it does. Solutions Therapy & Sports Medicine will be happy to assist in contacting your insurance company and determining your coverage based on your individual policy.
• Physical Therapy
  With locations in Alexandria, Springfield and Arlington, VA, our company is built on providing outstanding patient experiences. Personalized treatment, provided by clinical experts in a caring community is how we do it. Solutions has been ranked #1 on Yelp and Google in Alexandria, VA for physical therapy and is a 2023 Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Best in Business finalist.
• Frozen Shoulder
  This is a condition also known as “adhesive capsulitis.”  Frozen shoulder can happen if your arm has been in a sling or cast for a while, or it can happen spontaneously with no real cause.. women tend to experience this pain more than men. Frozen shoulder results in the painful loss of motion as well as the tightening of the shoulder joint which can be severely limiting to your physical activity.
• Tennis Elbow
  Tennis elbow can be tendinitis or tendinosis. If there is inflammation in the tendons of the outer elbow (lateral epicondyle), it is considered tendinitis. Whereas, if it is related to repetitive tasks, it is more commonly tendonitis and will not respond to anti-inflammatory medication.
• Shoulder Pain
• Heel Pain
• Ankle Sprain
  The “sprain” occurs when the ankle rolls, twists, or turns awkwardly to the outer aspect of the ankle (i.e., lateral ankle sprain). This sudden stretch leads to partial or complete tearing of the ligaments supporting the ankle joint.
• Neck Pain
• Back Pain
• Manual Therapy
  You have hundreds of joints in your body, which come in a variety of types and sizes (such as a “hinge joint” in your elbow, a “ball and socket joint” in your hip, or a “saddle joint” in your thumb). The specific type, magnitude, speed, and frequency of joint mobilization performed depends on several factors, including the goal of treatment, the type of joint being targeted, and even your own unique anatomy.
• TMJ Dysfunction
  Do you have difficulty chewing or yawning? Do you experience jaw pain? Do you hear clicking noises when you open or close your mouth? If so, you may have TMJ dysfunction.
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• Achilles Tendonitis
  Achilles tendonitis is commonly associated with an overuse-type injury or a repetitive stress injury. Tendinitis occurs when the tendons become inflamed, resulting in swelling and pain, especially with movement of the affected area.
• Ankle Sprain
  The severity of the injury will determine the degree of pain, inflammation, ability to move the joints, and the time frame for healing and recovery. Regardless of how you were injured, ankle injuries should be examined by a physical therapist to initiate rehabilitation and to make sure no permanent harm has been done.
• Flat Feet
  Several tendons work together with the bones and joints of your foot to form the arches in your foot. When the tendons pull together correctly and your joints are stable, your foot will create a proper arch.
• Heel Pain
• Foot Pain
• Plantar Fasciitis
  The long tissue at the bottom of your feet connecting the heel bone to the toes is known as the plantar fascia. Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition involving the bottom, inner aspect of the heel that is worse following periods of non-weight bearing (i.e., the morning after sleeping, after prolonged sitting).