Amber Hill Therapy Centers

01/22/2026

01/21/2026

✨ Welcome Francine Sagona, MS, OTR/L! ✨

We are excited to welcome Francine to our occupational therapy team at Amber Hill Therapy Centers! With 10 years of experience working with children and adults, Francine brings a neurodiversity-affirming, compassionate approach to care.

She has advanced training in sensory integration, executive functioning, therapeutic yoga, and support for children with anxiety and ADHD. Plus, she is often joined by her therapy dog, Bonnie, who helps make sessions calming, engaging, and fun 🐾

📍 Now accepting patients starting 1/29
📍 Locations: Frederick and Monrovia

We are so excited to have Francine and Bonnie as part of the Amber Hill family!

01/21/2026

How Physical Therapy Eases Arthritis Pain and Improves Mobility

Are you tired of dealing with arthritis pain? See how physical therapy can reduce arthritis symptoms and restore movement!

01/20/2026

Surgery is a big step, but it’s only one part of the healing process. Whether you're preparing for an orthopedic procedure or recovering afterward, physical therapy plays a critical role in ensuring you regain strength, mobility, and confidence.

✨ Before Surgery: Prehab

Preparing your body before surgery can dramatically improve your recovery. Our prehab programs help you:

Build strength in the muscles that support the surgical area

Improve flexibility to reduce post-op stiffness

Boost your circulation and healing capacity

Learn helpful pre-surgical mobility strategies

Enter surgery stronger, which often leads to a smoother recovery

✨ After Surgery: Post-Op Rehabilitation

We help you:

Reduce swelling and pain

Restore joint mobility

Rebuild strength and balance

Improve scar mobility

Prevent compensations that cause future pain

Return to your normal activities with confidence

01/20/2026

Shoulder Rehab: What These Exercises Actually Do 💪💡

Your rotator cuff’s main job is to center the shoulder joint while your arm moves. These exercises train that job in different ways:

🔹 Band Internal & External Rotation
Teaches the rotator cuff to control the shoulder during everyday movements.

🔹 Suitcase Carry
Builds shoulder and core stability while resisting unwanted movement—real-life strength.

🔹 90/90 Shoulder + Elbow Flexion
Trains shoulder control in overhead positions where injuries often happen.

🔹 Straight-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Hold
Challenges endurance and stability when your arm is fully overhead.

🔹 Ball on the Wall
Improves shoulder stability, coordination, and endurance while the arm is active.

👉 None of these are about lifting heavy
👉 They’re about control, positioning, and confidence

Train the rotator cuff correctly and your shoulder moves better, feels stronger, and stays protected.

01/16/2026

Chronic back pain can feel overwhelming - the stiffness in the morning, the ache after sitting too long, or that sharp twinge when you bend or twist. But the good news is this: you don’t have to live that way.

At Amber Hill Therapy Centers, we take a full-body, customized approach to treating back pain.

How PT Helps Chronic Back Pain:

Builds Core + Spinal Stability: Strengthening the right muscles takes pressure off irritated joints and discs.

Improves Mobility & Flexibility: Targeted stretches help restore normal movement so your back isn’t constantly fighting itself.

Reduces Tension & Inflammation: Hands-on techniques, joint mobilizations, and therapeutic exercises calm irritated tissues.

Corrects Posture & Movement Patterns: Many back issues come from how you sit, stand, lift, and move. We fix that.

Prevents Future Flare-Ups: A strong, balanced spine means fewer setbacks and more confident movement.

01/16/2026

🧠 Question of the Day In our Thurmont office

01/15/2026

✨ Farewell & Best Wishes, Ana! ✨

Today we’re celebrating Ana and all the hard work, curiosity, and heart she brought to Amber Hill as an intern through the Physical Rehabilitation Program at CTC with Frederick County Public Schools.

Wishing you continued success, growth, and fulfillment—don’t be a stranger! 💪🧠

01/14/2026

We wanted to share a quick update with our Jefferson community. Over the next few weeks, our Jefferson office will be supported by therapists from our other Amber Hill locations while we prepare to welcome a new therapist to the team.
Our new therapist will begin on February 23rd, and we are looking forward to expanding services and care for our patients. More details coming soon.
Thank you for your flexibility and continued trust. We are excited about what is ahead.

01/14/2026

💧 Why Aquatic Therapy Works 💧

Aquatic therapy uses the natural properties of water to help patients move better and heal faster.

✔️ Buoyancy reduces joint stress and body weight
✔️ Resistance improves strength and control
✔️ Hydrostatic pressure helps decrease swelling
✔️ Warm water promotes relaxation and pain relief

Ideal for post-op recovery, arthritis, chronic low back pain, balance deficits, and neurological conditions.

Move with less pain. Build strength with confidence.