- Osteoporosis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Nutritional Counseling; which is her affiliate organization that provides supplemental holistic health and nutrition services designed to enhance performance and to accelerate the healing process addressed by traditional physical therapy.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- AutismKaren is a Mother of two and a volunteer parent advocate for families with autism children. She enjoys traveling, cooking, and gardening – especially succulents and cactus.
- UltrasoundUsed to relieve pain, improve circulation, decrease swelling, reduce muscle spasm, and deliver medication in conjunction with other procedures. Typical types of modalities include electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, iontophoresis, heat and ice.
- Iontophoresis
- OrthopedicsJeff Robinson, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, graduated from Daemen College summa cum laude with a BS in physical therapy in 1993 and earned a doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) from MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2011. Jeff successfully completed the Kaiser Hayward Fellowship in Advanced Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy in 2001 with subsequent acceptance as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) in 2002. Jeff’s paper entitled “Lower Extremity Pain of Lumbar Spine Origin: Differentiating Somatic Referred and Radicular Pain” was published in the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy in 2003. Jeff served as the chair of the continuing education committee for the DC chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) from 2007 to 2013 and currently serves as the chair for the payment committee. He was an adjunct professor of orthopedics in the physical therapy department at Marymount University from 2007 to 2016. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys various forms of working out. Although retired from competitive racing now, Jeff participated in dozens of triathlons over the past 25 years including the Ironman distance. As an often injured athlete himself, Jeff understands how pain and injuries can negatively affect not only one’s sport and recreational activities, but also adversely impact many facets of one’s daily life.
- Sciatica
- Whiplash
- Sports MedicineTony received his Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 1990 from Andrews University. In 1993, he successfully completed the requirements for residency in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy from the Great Lakes Institute of Physical Therapy. Tony went on to be a clinical instructor in the residency and a national lecturer in the area of manual physical therapy. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist (FAAOMPT). As a manual therapist he specializes in assessing and restoring normal biomechanics of the spine and extremities. Tony was also formally trained in Medical Exercise Therapy and specializes in sports medicine with extensive experience treating recreational, high school, college and professional athletes. His areas of interest are complex spine, pelvis and lower extremity injuries with focus on restoring normal functional movements.
- Physical TherapyThe C.O.R.E. Physical Therapy staff is unmatched in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The staff is comprised of licensed physical therapists with extensive knowledge and training in anatomy, physiology, and the biomechanics of the body. Our staff also includes Fellows of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist (FAAOMPT), exercise physiologists, and certified Pilates instructors.
- Frozen Shoulder
- Ankle Sprain
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Manual TherapyIn 2006. Kendall has extensive experience and training in a variety of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions, including dysfunctions of the spine and pelvis, orthopedic and sports-related injuries, post-surgical rehab, gait and balance. She has also had extensive training in women’s health conditions, including pre-natal and post-partum conditions, and pelvic floor dysfunctions. Most recently, she has become certified in the Schroth method of treatment of scoliosis. Kendall’s treatment approach is specific to the individual needs of each patient and includes the integration of manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and neuromuscular training to restore optimal function.
- Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy
- Ankle Sprain
- Foot Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis