Twin set of injuries meets one physician solution As every serious or even casual athlete knows, injuries are a part of any sports activity. High school athletics are no exception, with numbers and severity of injuries sustained by teen athletes rivaling those in college and... Read More
Joan W. is one of those people who is always on the go, all the time. She goes to the gym. She walks everywhere, teaches yoga full-time, and, until a few years ago, she was a professional dancer. She danced professionally throughout her twenties and... Read More
Dry needling is rapidly becoming a popular therapy to treat muscular tension and pain. As with acupuncture, dry needling involves inserting very thin filament needles into muscle knots or trigger points around the body to elicit isolated twitch responses, which help to reduce muscle tautness... Read More
Unless you’ve been living in a cave, chances are good that you’ve heard of CrossFit® by now. Chances are also good that you’ve heard CrossFit is dangerous. You may have even heard tales of people being hospitalized by CrossFit workouts. At Washington Orthopedics & Sports... Read More
Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy After an injury, people can be referred to either an occupational or physical therapist. However, there is often confusion about what differentiates one from the other. The goal of physical therapy is to restore mobility and decrease pain. Occupational therapists... Read More
Over recent decades, as more women participate in athletics and make fitness a regular part of their lives, we are also seeing a significant increase in the number of sports-related injuries suffered by women. In this video, Dr. Richard M. Grossman of Washington Orthopaedics &... Read More
A focus on physical therapy was the right solution for me By David L. When you think of severe knee injuries nowadays, images of football players and pro athletes often come to mind. However, I can tell you from personal—and very painful—experience that simply taking... Read More
A fracture of the wrist is one of the most common types of fractures presenting to emergency rooms today, and the frequency of these fractures is increasing. In those over age 65, wrist fractures account for 18% of all fractures. Anatomy The wrist is made... Read More
Part Two In this second video of a two-part series, Dr. John Klimkiewicz of Washington Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine discusses several surgical procedures for the knee, in particular meniscus repair and cartilage regeneration, as well as rehabilitation and recovery goals and timelines. Dr. John... Read More
Knee injuries are a frequent occurrence for a wide variety of athletes—young and old, amateur and professional, male and female. In the first of two videos, Dr. John Klimkiewicz of Washington Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine introduces the basics of biologic knee preservation, including factors in... Read More
It is with a grateful heart that we announce Dr. Anthony Unger’s retirement, effective December 31, 2024. As a founding member of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Dr. Unger has had the privilege of forming lasting relationships with many patients and their families. It has been a true honor for him to provide care across multiple generations, and he deeply values the trust placed in him by so many.
