Business Details
Your Trusted Sports Physical Therapy Partner in Maryland
Impact Sports Physical Therapy bridges the gap between rehabilitation and sports performance, offering specialized care for athletes and active individuals. Our team of highly credentialed physical therapists brings extensive experience treating elite-level athletes, utilizing evidence-based approaches and cutting-edge techniques to deliver personalized rehabilitation. With three state-of-the-art facilities across Maryland, we provide one-on-one patient care focused on individualized treatment plans that optimize recovery and enhance athletic performance. Our clinicians hold advanced certifications in sports rehabilitation, manual therapy, and strength conditioning, ensuring comprehensive care for injuries ranging from ACL tears to concussions.By integrating advanced technologies like Blood Flow Restriction training and dry needling, we accelerate recovery while prioritizing injury prevention through programs adopted by local schools and sports teams. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through partnerships with collegiate athletic departments and ongoing professional development in the latest physical therapy methodologies.
Services
Sports Rehabilitation
ACL Rehab & Prevention
Blood Flow Restriction Training
Dry Needling
Manual Therapy
Concussion Rehabilitation
Highlights and features
- We offer one-on-one care from board-certified sports physical therapists with elite athlete experience
- Our facilities feature state-of-the-art strength and conditioning equipment and indoor turf training
- Specialized programs include ACL injury prevention and Blood Flow Restriction training
- We utilize evidence-based approaches proven to reduce recovery times and enhance performance
- Our team holds advanced certifications in manual therapy and sports rehabilitation techniques
Associations and certifications
- Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS)
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Services
Sports Rehabilitation
Our sports rehabilitation programs combine clinical expertise with advanced training technologies to address athletic injuries. Specialized treatment plans focus on restoring function while implementing injury prevention strategies. Clinicians utilize evidence-based protocols to ensure safe return-to-play timelines for athletes at all levels.
ACL Rehab & Prevention
Specialized ACL rehabilitation programs utilize evidence-based protocols to optimize recovery after injury or surgery. Our prevention programs, adopted by local schools, reduce lower extremity injury risk by up to 75% through targeted neuromuscular training and biomechanical analysis.
Blood Flow Restriction Training
BFR training enables muscle strengthening with lighter weights through controlled blood flow occlusion. This technique accelerates recovery post-surgery while maintaining muscle mass. Our clinicians pioneered this approach in Maryland, integrating it with traditional rehabilitation protocols for enhanced outcomes.
Dry Needling
Certified therapists use dry needling to treat neuromusculoskeletal conditions by targeting trigger points in soft tissues. This technique improves range of motion and reduces pain through precise needle insertion. Treatment is combined with manual therapy for comprehensive musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Concussion Rehabilitation
Comprehensive concussion management follows graded-exposure protocols to safely return patients to activity. Certified specialists use vestibular and exertion therapy to address post-concussion symptoms. Return-to-sport testing ensures full neurological recovery before resuming athletic participation.
People
Dr. Bobby Esbrandt
Co-Founder/Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy with dual board-certification in sports and orthopedic specialties. Former collegiate basketball coach with extensive experience treating professional athletes. Developed innovative rehabilitation programs adopted by collegiate athletic departments.
Dr. Josh Plummer
Co-Founder/Physical Therapist
Sports orthopedic specialist with experience in collegiate athletic training rooms. Certified in dry needling and Blood Flow Restriction therapy. Former head physical therapist at University of Maryland with focus on evidence-based rehabilitation techniques.
Dr. Maya Schwartz
Physical Therapist
Specialist in sports injury rehabilitation with dry needling certification. Former head physical therapist at Coppin State University. Integrates evidence-based practices with personalized treatment plans to optimize athletic performance and recovery outcomes.
Dr. Cami Marshall
Physical Therapist
Certified athletic trainer with extensive sideline experience. Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of Pittsburgh. Focuses on injury prevention and performance optimization for athletes across all competition levels.
Dr. Taylor Hensh
Clinical Director
Former Division I lacrosse player with championship experience. Specializes in ACL rehabilitation and sports medicine. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with expertise in treating active adults and competitive athletes.
Questions
What makes Impact Sports Physical Therapy different from other clinics?
Our specialists combine elite athletic experience with advanced certifications to deliver personalized rehabilitation programs using cutting-edge techniques like Blood Flow Restriction training and evidence-based injury prevention protocols.
Do you treat non-athletes and general orthopedic patients?
Yes, our physical therapists treat all musculoskeletal conditions including work-related injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and chronic pain management while maintaining the same high standards of care used for athletic patients.
What locations do you serve across Maryland?
We have three convenient locations in Hanover, Eldersburg, and College Park offering state-of-the-art facilities with specialized equipment for comprehensive rehabilitation and performance training.
Are your physical therapists specially trained in sports medicine?
All our clinicians hold advanced certifications in sports rehabilitation, manual therapy, and strength conditioning with many specialists board-certified in sports and orthopedic clinical specialties.
Can you help with post-concussion recovery?
Our concussion rehabilitation program uses graded-exposure therapy and vestibular training to safely return patients to activity while monitoring symptoms through comprehensive return-to-sport testing protocols.
