Testimonials

I had an excellent experience with the Bethesda Physical Therapy Kensington office and absolutely recommend Tamika Hardy, whom I worked with primarily over several months for my back injury. She is very observant, analytical, and instructive in her method of treatment. She kindly answered all of my questions with thorough responses, exercise and stretching demonstrations, and helpful information to both help me heal from my injury and also help me to prevent future injury.

Bethesda Physical Therapy – Kensington Office is run like a well oiled machine. My experience here has been consistently excellent for the past few months. The front desk, the intake appointment, and the therapy appointments all feel personable while professional. Specifically Wendy and Brittany from the front desk customer service side are both so helpful and patient with my ever-changing schedule.
My therapist Tamika Hardy saved- not just helped- me and my lower back issues. She truly works with you to find the root cause and really hears you when you ask questions or express concern. Tamika brought me back to life after so many months of pain. She would make sure I do the exercises properly, not just giving me exercises and leaving me on my own. And it’s not just Tamika, I can tell the therapists who work here really want you to succeed and will make slight modifications as you do the exercises to ensure your success. I also worked Melanie Messina also helped me with all my exercises, and is a wealth of knowledge. Specifically, she is a master at trigger point therapy on the lower back, providing me with a much looser muscle to strengthen. She also helped me find ways to get out of bed safely, providing me with the tools I will have forever. My experience has led me to say any therapist at this practice will provide you with great expertise and you will feel confident in your wellness journey working with these true professionals. I can’t recommend them enough. I hope they continue running their practice the same way forever, giving us, the patients, the gift of great physical therapy service. They deserve a million stars.

Bethesda Physical Therapy – Kensington Office is hands-down the best PT clinic I’ve been to. I’m a rock climber (mostly boulders but occasional sport lead as well) and developed a really bad disc herniation (at the L5/S1) that caused crippling sciatica down my right side. I had trouble sleeping, getting out of bed, walking, sitting, driving, etc. due to the condition. Everything I found online made the condition worse!

I was referred to Tamika Hardy at Bethesda Physical Therapy by my Chiropractor; I also worked with Uchenna Ndubisi for a few months while Tamika was out. I’ve worked with 4 PTs before working with them and they make the others look like PT Aide’s at best. Within 4-6 months I was pain free and by 8 months I had full range of motion again and was no longer afraid to do any movement.

I should also note that with their help I NEVER stopped climbing so I was able to continue my sport the whole time! They helped me gauge my movements and stay safe on my road to recovery…all without any surgery! In fact, the Orthopedic that I went to said to tell them they’re REALLY GOOD! He was shocked I got better with conservative care (he was sure I’d need a Microdiscectomy and to stop climbing). I climb harder now than I did pre-injury. Simply the best!

The Kensington Office of Bethesda Physical Therapy is a welcoming, supportive, and professional place. My therapy sessions with Tamika Hardy were successful and very effective in helping me regain my strength and diminish my recurring shoulder, knee, and hip discomfort which were caused by injuries or arthritis. Tamika is a fantastic therapist who has a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience in her field. She understands her patients and is able to promote their continued progress through her intelligent, concerned, and caring demeanor and therapy. Tamika’s sense of humor and upbeat personality contribute to the overall tenor of the office, and she, as well as the other therapists and assistants, are all committed to their practice and their patients’ physical well-being and improvement.
I returned to this office again after posting the comments above. I had arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery in late April, 2021, and have been continuing PT here twice a week for the past seven months with wonderful therapists Tamika Hardy and Melanie Messina. These months have flown by, and I am in great shape as I conclude my weekly sessions with good range of motion and regained strength in my right shoulder. I am armed with several sheets of instructions and pictures of strengthening and stretching exercises I’ll need to continue at home, and I am committed to maintaining and improving my present status.

If you are looking for a calm, pleasant atmosphere, therapists who are very special people, both personally and professionally, and a well-run office, then the Kensington Office of Bethesda Physical Therapy is the place to go
to “bounce back” from whatever physical ailments you have.

Very much grateful for the help, it is working! The entire team is GREAT!

Outstanding therapists–highly recommend!

Wendy and Scott have done an amazing job helping me recover from an injury, maintain my health, and prevent injury. The front desk staff are lovely and the hours allow me to work full time and still get my appointments in.

An outstanding experience from the first phone call with Marilyn through initial diagnosis and treatment series by Scott. I left with a daily exercise regime I can do at home to keep me active at the gym and on the pickleball court!

Best physical therapist I have ever used.

I had the pleasure of working with Heather Lampe who is located in the Bethesda office. I have lower back pain. Heather is knowledgeable, patient, innovative and focused. She is passionate about her patients making progress and her professionalism and commitment are exceptional. She is articulate and explains each procedure and identifies the goal that should be accomplished. She is encouraging and understands the challenges of trying to improve performance and neutralize pain. Thank you, Heather!

Always professional and focused on long term recovery.

I’ve been a patient at Bethesda Physical Therapy for at least four different problems since 2018: preparing for and recovering from hip replacement surgery; recovering from a broken knee; recovering from torn ankle tendon and ligaments; and hip and back pain from compressed vertebral discs. Each time, Al Brodnick, the owner, did an extremely thorough exam and analysis and explained the problem and treatment in great detail. I worked with Al and other therapists (primarily Wendy and Katka), usually two or three times per week, with assignments for exercises at home. I’ve referred family members and friends to BPT and we’ve all had great results. The care and attention is outstanding, the gym and other facilities are super-clean and welcoming, and I had total confidence that I was in good hands. I’m now 70 and I’m sure there will be other joint and muscle problems in my future, but I can rely on Al and his team to get me back to full activity.

Excellent treatment in recovering from surgery. I’ve been to Bethesda Physical Therapy both for total knee joint replacement and major shoulder repair. They did a fantastic job. I highly recommend BPT for any type of physical therapy.