Siegel, Bosworth and Sorensen Division and Fyzical Shady Grove

11/12/2025

Did you know your top and bottom teeth should only be touching for 4 minutes out of an entire day?

Has your dentist ever told you that you clench or grind your teeth? Or maybe you've noticed the behavior yourself? Bruxism is the act of clenching or grinding your teeth, outside of when you talk or chew. In fact, any time your teeth are resting together can be consider bruxism.

Bruxism can lead to jaw pain, headaches and tooth damage. It is important to recognize and reduce the behavior as much as possible. The goal should be to find resting jaw position with your teeth separated, lips closed, and tongue resting on your hard palate.

If you clench or grind your teeth and are suffering from jaw pain or headaches, we can help!

11/06/2025

What is TMD?

TMD stands for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction and is characterized by symptoms of jaw pain, difficulty opening the mouth, cracking or popping noises when moving the jaw, earache or ear fullness, ringing in the ears, headaches dizziness or difficulty swallowing.

TMD can be a result of trauma to the jaw, chronic teeth clenching or grinding, and poor posture.

Our physical therapists are highly skilled at treating the symptoms associated with TMD through the use of hands-on manual therapy and prescribed exercises.

If you are suffering from any of the symptoms associated from TMD, give us a call today!

10/31/2025

10/29/2025

Happy National PT Month!

This October we would like to recognize the importance of physical therapy in healthcare.

Physical therapists are movement experts who treat people of all ages and physical ability. PT can help you avoid surgery, reduce need for prescription drugs, maximize your mobility, manage pain, recover from and prevent injury.

Contact us today to learn how physical therapy can help you live your best life.

10/28/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month! Get to know our staff with this week's PT spotlight!

Dr. Kate Atkins received her Bachelors degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in Medical Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Kate continued her education at the George Washington University in Washington, DC where she received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Throughout her graduate education, she participated in research with a focus on treatment for vestibular hypofunction using virtual reality and went on to present her research at the ANPT Conference in 2023. Her interests include treating patients with vestibular and balance impairments, post-stroke, and other neurologic conditions. These interests led her to clinical experiences in both inpatient rehab and outpatient settings through George Washington University, Tidelands Health, and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital where she was able to treat a wide variety of patient populations. She is passionate about improving the quality of life for her patients and providing treatment that is catered towards unique goals. Dr. Atkins is excited to start her career as a Physical Therapist at Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center Shady Grove at the Siegel, Bosworth and Sorensen ENT Center.

10/27/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month! Get to know our staff with this week's PT spotlight!

Dr. Olivia Berry received her bachelor’s degree in Biology with Honors at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL She then decided to pursue her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL. During her studies, she completed clinical training at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, a program for those with traumatic brain injuries that is part of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. It was this experience that ignited her passion for treating those with dizziness. She graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2019 and chose to further her education by completing the University of Central Florida and Orlando Health Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency program. She earned her Neurologic Specialist Certification in 2021. She remained at Orlando Health for several years, working at the downtown Orlando outpatient neurologic physical therapy clinic. In her clinical practice, she has primarily worked with individuals with concussions, vestibular dysfunction, and movement disorders. She is excited to further her career and specialization at Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center Shady Grove at the Siegel, Bosworth and Sorensen ENT Center.

10/24/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month! Get to know our staff with this week's PT spotlight!

Dr. Lauralyn Heon received her Bachelors degree in Psychology with Honors at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. She then decided to move home to Maryland and pursue her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree at George Washington University in Washington, DC. During her studies, she had the opportunity to work at her university’s pro bono clinic where she provided PT services for uninsured individuals. During her clinical coursework, she worked with a variety of patients with neurologic conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings at Mayo Clinic, MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital and Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers. Her special interest in patients with neurologic conditions led her to pursue a career in neurological rehabilitation where she can tailor her treatment style to meet the functional goals of every patient. Dr. Heon has a passion for treating patients with vestibular and balance dysfunction and is excited to advance her career at Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center Shady Grove at the Siegel, Bosworth and Sorensen ENT Center where she was once a student.

10/22/2025

at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center Shady Grove to help reduce your risk of falls!

10/20/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month! Get to know our staff with this week's PT spotlight!

Dr. Kelsey Zagami received her Bachelors in Exercise Science with Honors at Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland. While at Salisbury University, she had the opportunity to intern at a local rehabilitation hospital where she gained experience working with complex neurological diagnoses. She then decided to pursue her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. During her studies, she had the opportunity to work as a teaching assistant for the Gross Anatomy & Physiology, Kinesiology, Neuro-anatomy, Acute Care, and Cadaver Dissection. She had Clinical Experiences in a variety of both inpatient and outpatient neurological and orthopedic settings. Her special interest in neurological conditions led her to pursue a career in neurological rehabilitation. She graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2019 and was excited to begin her career at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center Shady Grove at the Siegel, Bosworth, and Sorensen ENT center. Dr. Zagami is an LSVT BIG Certified Clinician for patients with Parkinsonian disorders. She has a passion for treating patients with vestibular diagnoses, balance dysfunction and many other movement disorders. She strives to provide the highest quality of care to every patient and help them return to living their best life.

10/17/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month! Get to know our staff with this week's PT spotlight!

Dr. Lara Khattar Wilkins received her Bachelors in Psychology with Honors at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. She then decided to apply her passion for helping those with neurological conditions by pursuing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. During her studies, she had the opportunity to work as a neuroanatomy teaching assistant. She worked with a variety of neurological, orthopedic, and pediatric populations during her clinical rotations. Her special interest in neurological conditions led her to advance her career by pursuing a Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification through the American Institute of Balance. She worked at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia, before deciding to take a position where she could help patients experiencing dizziness and balance impairments. Dr. Wilkins is very excited to have the opportunity to work with FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center Shady Grove at the Siegel, Bosworth, and Sorensen ENT center, where she can help each patient reach their goals and improve their quality of life.

10/14/2025

Did you know physical therapy can benefit both individuals and the health care system?

Physical therapy can prevent unnecessary future health expenditures, reducing overall out-of-pocket expenditures for patients, reducing insurance payments for private health insurers, and reducing overall health expenditures for the government. For falls alone, choosing physical therapy based fall prevention activities can save the patient over $2,000 on average in future costs associated with common fall-related fractures.

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10/10/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month! Get to know our staff with this week's PT Spotlight.

Dr. Hillary Cox obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy with honors at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York. She had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patient populations in her clinical rotations while studying at Ithaca College. She also served her local community by volunteering for the National Ski Patrol. Previously, Dr. Cox worked in Rochester, New York treating patients with multiple disabilities. She moved to the Washington DC area to pursue career advancement in the vestibular and neuro-rehabilitation fields. FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center Shady Grove at the Siegel and Bosworth ENT Center offers her the ideal opportunity to combine her diverse experiences and skills with its specialized balance and vestibular training program. Dr. Cox truly believes that her job as a physical therapist is centered around connecting with each individual. It is her passion to help people regain the ability to participate in what they love to do most.