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Annapolis Defense

116 Defense Highway
Suite 101
Annapolis, MD 21401

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(410) 897-9399

Hours

Day of the Week Hours
Monday:7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

Featured Services

Physical Therapy
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy
Sports Medicine
Return-to-Work Program
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Work Conditioning
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About

At NovaCare Rehabilitation, our experienced clinical team will design an individualized plan of care that aligns with your specific goals in mind. Through experience, advanced clinical training and clear communication with our patients, our therapy team will give you the advantage in recovery. We are proud to be part of the community and are committed to providing each patient with an exceptional experience that promotes healing and recovery in a safe, compassionate environment.

Our center is proud to be a Select Sports Center of Excellence, which is an endorsement of our expertise in providing the highest quality of care in sports physical therapy. We have a proven commitment to excellence in injury prevention, rehabilitation/return to sports and performance enhancement.

Whether you’re a competitive or recreational athlete, our focus is on you and your goals. Our dedicated sports medicine physical and occupational therapists know an athlete’s mindset and the demands of your sport. Trust us to treat the athlete you are today so you may become the athlete you want to be, tomorrow.

Call or request an appointment and experience the power of physical therapy today.

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Our Team

Seth Heidlebaugh, P.T., DPT, CSCS, COMT

Seth earned a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Penn State University in 2012 and doctorate of physical therapy from the University of Pittsburgh in 2015. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and certified orthopedic manual therapist. He has a focus on sports medicine, including return to play programs, running assessments, movement analyses and the treatment of tactical athletes. Seth is also trained in the treatment of concussion and vestibular diagnoses. He believes that patient education plays a key role in not only helping to resolve the current ailment, but in injury prevention.

Kristen Ritchie, P.T., DPT

Kristen received a doctorate of physical therapy and master's degree in anatomy and clinical health science from the University of Delaware in 2020. In addition to treating orthopedic conditions, such as low back, shoulder, hip, and knee pain, Kristen also enjoys treating concussion and vestibular disorders. She grew up playing a variety of sports, including 10 years of competitive volleyball, and continues to stay active by running, weightlifting and walking her dog. Her goal is to provide an individualized treatment approach to meet each patient's specific needs so that they are able to return to doing what they love.

Kamala Stevenson, O.T., CLT

Kamala is an occupational therapist with 18 years experience helping individuals to resume ability to fulfill their daily routines. Specializing in lymphedema as a certified lymphedema therapist and in cancer rehabilitation, to include cancer induced cognitive decline, as a certified ReVital therapist. Kamala uses that expertise to promote recovery of functional independence back into the lives of her clients. She sat on the Maryland State Board of Occupational Therapy for eight years, where she served as both co-chair and later chairperson. Prior to her medical career, Kamala served in the U.S. Army as a commissioned officer. Her tour of duty included serving during the Operation Desert Shield/Storm conflict.

David Tran, PTA

David is a physical therapist assistant who recently graduated from Anne Arundel Community College CACHE program in 2021. David found his passion for physical therapy after participating in recreational activities such as rock climbing or American ninja warrior. David is ecstatic to further his knowledge with evidence based practice to ensure patients receive quality care catering to individual needs.
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Services

  • ACL Program
  • Athletic Movement Index (AMI)
  • Cognitive Rehabilitation Program
  • Concussion Rehabilitation
  • Ergonomic Programs
  • Fall Prevention Program
  • Fibromyalgia Treatment
  • Functional Movement Screen
  • Headache Treatment
  • Injury Prevention
  • Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Manual Therapy
  • Neurologic Rehabilitation
  • Obesity / Bariatric Care
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • Osteoporosis Management
  • Pain Management
  • Physical Therapy
  • Pre-/Post-Operative Care
  • Return-to-Work Program
  • ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Select Sports Center of Excellence
  • Spine Program
  • Sports Medicine
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • TMJ/TMD Rehabilitation
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation
  • Work Conditioning

Care Delivery

  • Telerehab
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