Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Physical Therapy Solutions
Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation was founded in 2018 by Tom Perone and Kerry Hite to deliver high-quality, patient-specific physical therapy care in Columbia, MD. Our mission focuses on helping individuals perform better at every life stage through individualized treatment plans tailored to lifestyle and goals. We specialize in advanced techniques such as manual therapy, dry needling, and postoperative care, serving athletes, postpartum patients, and individuals with orthopedic conditions.Our small clinic model ensures dedicated therapist access for faster, lasting results. With combined decades of experience in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, our team of board-certified specialists brings expertise from roles as former directors and supervisors in leading orthopedic practices. We emphasize evidence-based care, continuous professional development, and holistic treatment approaches that address root causes of pain and dysfunction.
Services
Manual Therapy
Sports Injury
Baseball Rehab
Postpartum Care
Dry Needling
Joint Replacement
Spine Care
Dancer Rehab
Tendinitis
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer individualized treatment plans tailored to your specific lifestyle and goals.
- Our team includes board-certified specialists with advanced manual therapy training.
- We utilize evidence-based techniques like dry needling and postoperative rehabilitation.
- Our small clinic model ensures dedicated one-on-one therapist-patient interaction.
- We specialize in treating complex athletic injuries and postpartum recovery cases.
What people say
Expert care
Personalized treatment
Experienced therapists
Effective results
Dedicated staff
Services
Manual Therapy
Our certified therapists use hands-on techniques to resolve myofascial and joint restrictions. This approach improves flexibility, joint mobility, and pain reduction through specialized manual manipulation. Patients benefit from individualized sessions addressing specific musculoskeletal issues.
Sports Injury
We treat complex athletic injuries including muscle strains, ligament sprains, and fractures. Our therapists collaborate with orthopedic physicians to restore function for recreational and competitive athletes of all ages through targeted rehabilitation programs.
Postpartum Care
Specialized rehabilitation addresses pregnancy-related pain and postpartum recovery needs. Our therapists use core stability training and pelvic floor assessment to restore structural integrity and functional capacity after childbirth through personalized treatment plans.
Baseball Rehab
We provide specialized care for baseball players' unique physical demands. Our evidence-based approach addresses shoulder, elbow, and core stability issues through manual therapy, strengthening exercises, and mobility work tailored to baseball-specific movements.
Dry Needling
Certified therapists use trigger point dry needling to release muscle tension and alleviate pain. This technique effectively treats conditions like tendinitis, headaches, and chronic musculoskeletal pain through precise needle insertion targeting myofascial trigger points.
People
Kerry Hite
Clinic Owner
Board-certified orthopedic specialist with extensive manual therapy training. Doctor of Physical Therapy from Marymount University, certified dry needling practitioner, and Titleist Performance Institute Certified. Focuses on spine conditions and postpartum rehabilitation.
Tom Perone
Clinic Owner
Doctor of Physical Therapy with manual therapy certification. Former director of PT at a major orthopedic practice. Specializes in treating orthopedic patients and developing evidence-based baseball injury prevention systems.
Torie McIntosh
Physical Therapist
Board-certified sports specialist with dry needling certification. Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of Maryland. Expertise in treating pediatric athletes and working with orthopedic surgeons. Special interest in sports and postoperative rehabilitation.
Dan Bennett
Physical Therapist
Orthopedic certified specialist with manual therapy certification. Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine. Uses advanced techniques including neuromuscular re-education and dry needling to treat spine and orthopedic conditions across all age groups.
Jennifer Pelleg
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy with focus on pelvic healthcare. Completed specialized training in pregnancy/postpartum corrective exercise and pelvic floor rehabilitation. Combines orthopedic and neurological expertise to treat urology and pelvic health conditions with holistic approaches.
Questions
What services do you offer for athletes?
We specialize in sports injury rehabilitation, baseball-specific therapy, and dancer/gymnast rehabilitation. Our services include injury prevention, postoperative care, and performance enhancement programs tailored to athletic needs.
Do you treat postpartum conditions?
Yes, we offer specialized postpartum rehabilitation focusing on core and pelvic floor recovery. Our therapists assess diastasis recti, address pain issues, and develop customized exercise plans to restore functional capacity after childbirth.
Are your therapists certified specialists?
All our therapists hold advanced certifications including Orthopedic Certified Specialist, Sports Certified Specialist, and dry needling certifications. We maintain specialized training in manual therapy and postoperative rehabilitation techniques.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at 410-997-2585 or complete our online contact form. Provide your phone number and preferred contact time, and we'll schedule your appointment promptly.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash payments for our personal training services. Our physical therapy sessions work with standard insurance billing processes. Contact us for specific billing inquiries.
Do you offer personal training?
Yes, our certified exercise physiologist offers one-on-one personal training sessions. We also provide a 5-session package at a discounted rate for consistent training programs.
