Propel Sports and Orthobiologics
10401 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 104Bethesda, MD 20814
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Services
Sports medicine
Non-operative care for athletes and active adults, from a first-time runner to a lifelong competitor, built on an accurate diagnosis and a strength-first plan.
Care for every kind of athlete
We see competitive athletes, weekend players, runners, lifters, and people who simply want to walk the dog without pain. The goal is the same for all of them: understand exactly what is injured and build the shortest safe path back to the activity that matters.
Common problems we treat
- Tendon pain: rotator cuff, tennis and golfer's elbow, patellar, Achilles, gluteal
- Arthritis of the shoulder, hip, knee, hand, and foot
- Ligament sprains and partial tears
- Nerve entrapment and nerve pain
- Exertional leg pain, stress injuries, and overuse problems in young athletes
Our approach
Most sports injuries improve with the right rehab. When they do not, we add the least invasive option that can work: a guided injection, an orthobiologic, nerve modulation, or an office procedure. If surgery is the right answer, we say so and help arrange it.
Common sports medicine treatments
Explore each option in detail, including who it helps, what to expect, and recovery.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)A concentrate of platelets from a small draw of your own blood, placed precisely under ultrasound to calm pain and support tendon and joint healing.Diagnostic Musculoskeletal UltrasoundReal-time imaging of tendons, ligaments, muscles, joints, and nerves at the exam table, including while you move.Ultrasound-Guided Joint and Tendon InjectionsOffice-based injections placed under live ultrasound, so the medicine reaches the exact structure that hurts.Percutaneous Tenotomy (Tenex)Removes damaged tendon tissue through a tiny incision so healthy tissue can regenerate. Used for chronic tendinopathy and calcific tendinitis.Nerve ModulationNerve blocks and stimulators, including peripheral nerve and spinal cord stimulation, that quiet the nerves carrying pain so rehab can move forward.Rehabilitation and Return-to-Activity PlanningA strength-first plan, coordinated with your physical therapist, that sets clear milestones for getting back to training, work, and sport.Medical AcupuncturePhysician-performed acupuncture to help relieve pain and support recovery.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a referral to see a sports medicine physician?
- Many insurance plans do not require one, but some do. Check with your plan, or call us and we will help you find out.
- Is sports medicine only for athletes?
- No. Sports medicine physicians treat musculoskeletal problems in anyone who wants to stay active, whether that means competing, exercising, working, or keeping up with family.
- What is the difference between a sports medicine physician and an orthopedic surgeon?
- Sports medicine physicians focus on non-surgical diagnosis and treatment. Orthopedic surgeons perform operations. We work closely with surgeons and refer when surgery is the better option.
Opening December 1, 2027
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Bethesda, MD 20814