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Dr. Whitney Grandy
Physical Therapist
Whitney Grandy is a physical therapist practicing in Alexandria, Virginia. Whitney Grandy specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Whitney Grandy can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Whitney Grandy will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
Dr. Whitney Grandy
- Silver Spring, Maryland
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Why does my back hurt more during physical therapy sessions?
It depends. Try to think of what you are experiencing is pain, muscle strain, or just difficulty. Definitely tell your therapist so they can assess your form, muscle engagement READ MORE
It depends. Try to think of what you are experiencing is pain, muscle strain, or just difficulty. Definitely tell your therapist so they can assess your form, muscle engagement and give your proper guidance that can make the activity most beneficial. On a few occasions that may work itself out after a few reps. However, if it increases as you go stop and let your therapist know.
I have faint but consistent knee pain. What could it be?
Yes. A more detailed assessment would be required to fully and accurately determine the cause. Physical therapy can help!
I have varicose veins. Is it safe for me to do physical therapy?
I would check with your vascular surgeon or specialist. You could maybe benefit from prescribed compression socks to aid in circulation due to the deficits in your veins. Please READ MORE
I would check with your vascular surgeon or specialist. You could maybe benefit from prescribed compression socks to aid in circulation due to the deficits in your veins. Please see a specialist before trying to buy over the counter compression socks because they all have different levels of compression.
What is dry needling in physical therapy?
Dry needling is a technique used to treat dysfunction of skeletal muscle, trigger points and connective tissue to improve or regulate structural or functional damage. It’s not READ MORE
Dry needling is a technique used to treat dysfunction of skeletal muscle, trigger points and connective tissue to improve or regulate structural or functional damage. It’s not always indicated so be sure to check with your treating therapist. It’s great to see your interest!
After a back surgery, when can I start with physical therapy?
Check with your surgeon. It depends on your procedure and the precautions set by your surgeon. Typically they would clear you for activity and write a prescription for physical READ MORE
Check with your surgeon. It depends on your procedure and the precautions set by your surgeon. Typically they would clear you for activity and write a prescription for physical therapy.
My brother suffered a stroke that paralysed the left side of his body. Is it the right time to now start physical therapy?
With patients suffering from a stroke, it is advised and had been researched to begin movement and rehabilitation as soon as medically safe and possible. All the best.
Does physical therapy help in treating pins and needles pain?
Physical therapy can help to determine the cause. An assessment would consist of your therapist checking the different systems impacted and contributing to the areas where you READ MORE
Physical therapy can help to determine the cause. An assessment would consist of your therapist checking the different systems impacted and contributing to the areas where you are experiencing the nerve pain. More information is always great so if you do see a PT try to let them know any activities that create or make the pain worse. It will help determine the primary location being spine, muscle, or mechanics. All the best
What can I do for soreness in my legs?
Barring any underlying issues, movement and targeted stretches are best.
Should I start physical therapy after 2 weeks of having my cast removed?
Yes to help regain your motion and strength. It’s a great time to start!
My son's left leg is weaker than the right. Do you think I can start him on some physical therapy?
Physical therapy can potentially help. I would suggest making an appointment with a pediatric physical therapist so they can do an assessment and ask you questions about his development READ MORE
Physical therapy can potentially help. I would suggest making an appointment with a pediatric physical therapist so they can do an assessment and ask you questions about his development that could aid in an appropriate plan of care. Great observation. All the best!
I get a cracking sound in my kneecap while running. Is this normal?
If you do not have pain with it then yes it can be normal. It could either be the way that you are running or a weakness in your quad muscles. You could see a physical therapist READ MORE
If you do not have pain with it then yes it can be normal. It could either be the way that you are running or a weakness in your quad muscles. You could see a physical therapist to get a running assessment.
Can physical therapy help with pregnancy backaches?
It can help. Check with your OBGYN to make sure there are no contraindications or precautions that you would need to adhere by. There are certain positions that you typically need READ MORE
It can help. Check with your OBGYN to make sure there are no contraindications or precautions that you would need to adhere by. There are certain positions that you typically need to avoid depending on the stage of pregnancy.
Congratulations and all the best!
Congratulations and all the best!
What is the physical therapy treatment recommended for plantar fasciitis and knee pain?
Yes, physical therapy would definitely be recommended and can address both of your symptoms. Most likely, they are impacting each other.
All the best.
All the best.
I had an ankle ligament tear a year back which has still not healed completely. What could be the reason?
Ligaments are not contractile tissues like muscle. As you may know, ligaments connect bone to bone. They are like rubber bands in that if you over stretch them they won’t return READ MORE
Ligaments are not contractile tissues like muscle. As you may know, ligaments connect bone to bone. They are like rubber bands in that if you over stretch them they won’t return to normal length. A tear, if significant enough, would result is surgery to repair it. I would suggest as assessment with a physical therapist to look at your mechanics (how you move) and strength that could be impacting the strain on your ankle. Muscles move bones so your body’s muscles can kind of serve as a second line of defense.
Can physical therapy help me with my sciatica pain?
Yes! Physical therapy is a highly effective intervention for sciatica. It could definitely help you ditch the medicine sooner by addressing what is causing it. All the best!
I am just 26 years old and my kneecap hurts while exercising. Is it a bone deficiency?
It can be just a muscular imbalance in your strength or how your are moving/ exercising which would be “mechanical.” An assessment with a physical therapist can help you determine READ MORE
It can be just a muscular imbalance in your strength or how your are moving/ exercising which would be “mechanical.” An assessment with a physical therapist can help you determine the cause and provide you with a treatment plan to address the knee pain. All the best!
After a knee injury how long should I wait to start my physical therapy?
Yes. Physical therapy can help with your strength which would help with speed of recovery and ensure your body hasn’t picked up any habits from when you were recovering. All the READ MORE
Yes. Physical therapy can help with your strength which would help with speed of recovery and ensure your body hasn’t picked up any habits from when you were recovering. All the best
Can physical therapy help me relieve the muscular catch in my neck?
Either a physical therapist or massage therapist can help. You could try a heating pad for 10-15 min and some neck stretching to help.
Is physical therapy advisable for sciatica pain?
Yes, physical therapy can definitely help not only narrow down the cause of the compression of her sciatic nerve, but also treat and give her guidance to decrease pain and help READ MORE
Yes, physical therapy can definitely help not only narrow down the cause of the compression of her sciatic nerve, but also treat and give her guidance to decrease pain and help it from reoccurring or progressing.
All the best!
All the best!
Is physical therapy advisable after a hand fracture?
Yes. As an athlete I’d suggest you seek out a therapist that specializes in hand rehabilitation. All the best!
