Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Silver Spring
At Focused Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to providing individualized care that prioritizes your recovery and quality of life. Our practice, founded in 2017, is led by Dr. Samuel Hamou, a Doctor of Physical Therapy with extensive experience in orthopedic, sports medicine, and chronic pain management. We utilize evidence-based techniques such as manual therapy, dry needling, and functional movement analysis to address a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Our approach combines personalized treatment plans with hands-on expertise to ensure optimal outcomes for patients recovering from injuries, surgeries, or chronic pain.With a focus on education and patient empowerment, we guide individuals through their rehabilitation journey while fostering a supportive and professional environment. Our team, including Office Manager Eloisa Sagastizado, is committed to streamlining access to care and ensuring a seamless experience for every patient.
Services
Manual Therapy
Dry Needling
Post-op Rehabilitation
Chronic Pain Management
Sports Injury Care
Ergonomic Assessment
Gait Analysis
Breast Cancer Aftercare
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in orthopedic and sports physical therapy.
- Our treatments combine evidence-based techniques with personalized care plans.
- Certified experts in dry needling, manual therapy, and functional movement analysis.
- Specialized programs for chronic pain, post-op rehabilitation, and sports injuries.
- Comprehensive ergonomic and gait assessments to address root causes of pain.
What people say
Improved quality of life
Effective hands-on techniques
Personalized treatment plans
Superior pain relief
Expertise in chronic pain
Services
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy involves skilled hands-on techniques to improve joint mobility, reduce muscle tension, and normalize posture. Our therapists use joint mobilization, soft tissue work, and myofascial release to address musculoskeletal dysfunction. This approach accelerates recovery by restoring natural movement patterns and alleviating pain without medication.
Dry Needling
Dry needling targets painful muscle knots using thin filiform needles to release tension and reduce referred pain. This technique decreases inflammation, improves circulation, and restores muscle function. Patients often experience immediate symptom relief after treatment sessions for conditions like chronic pain and sports injuries.
Post-op Rehabilitation
Our post-operative rehabilitation programs guide patients through safe, progressive recovery after orthopedic surgeries. We focus on regaining range of motion, strength, and functional mobility while educating patients about healing timelines and injury prevention strategies for optimal outcomes.
Chronic Pain Management
We specialize in reducing chronic pain through manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and movement retraining. Our approach addresses the cycle of pain and immobility by improving joint motion, decreasing muscle tension, and restoring functional movement patterns to reduce reliance on medications.
Sports Injury Care
Our sports injury programs combine strength training, movement analysis, and manual therapy to accelerate recovery and prevent re-injury. We develop sport-specific rehabilitation plans to improve performance, correct muscle imbalances, and enhance coordination for athletes at all levels.
People
Samuel Hamou
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dr. Samuel Hamou, a Temple University graduate, specializes in orthopedic and sports physical therapy. With experience in post-surgical rehabilitation and chronic pain management, he employs evidence-based techniques like dry needling and manual therapy to create personalized treatment plans focused on long-term recovery.
Eloisa Sagastizado
Office Manager
Eloisa Sagastizado manages daily operations at Focused Physical Therapy. With a background in medical billing and healthcare administration, she ensures seamless patient access to care while maintaining the practice's commitment to personalized service and operational excellence.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat chronic pain, sports injuries, post-op rehabilitation, whiplash, cervicogenic headaches, and work-related injuries using manual therapy and evidence-based techniques.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept major insurance providers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid, and Workers Compensation. Contact us for verification.
How do I book an appointment?
Call us at 301-658-6353 or visit our website to schedule your initial consultation and start your recovery journey.
What makes your physical therapy unique?
Our approach combines individualized assessments, hands-on techniques like dry needling, and functional movement analysis to address root causes of pain.
Do you offer ergonomic assessments?
Yes, we provide ergonomic evaluations to optimize workspace setup and reduce pain from desk jobs or repetitive strain.
