MMA and Sports Rehab

I can't say enough about Dr. Ujjwal and his team. I am recovering from Cervical spine surgery and some SI Joint dysfunction and going to MMA has made a world of difference. My strength and balance has gotten so much better. Also, the FDM ( fasia distortion model) has helped tremendously. I would highly recommend MMA and Sports Rehab for rehibilitation.

I had a very bad issue with my shoulder from a hockey injury. After a week it was still very painful and hadn't changed much. X-ray said no fracture. I went to Dr Ujjwal for an assessment before going deeper into expensive procedures at the hospital. Thankfully he diagnosed my strange issue. No tears or major damage, but apparently my muscles and tissues had kind of seized up in response to my initial trauma and they were still in defensive mode. And after some therapy and a few visits and at home rehab I was healed. So thankful for their help!

Great PT specialists who helped fix my herniated disk. It takes time but with insurance my copays are only $20, very easy to find appointments after 5 o'clock

As a nurse, I am very critical of my medical care. The care that I have received at MMA and Sports Rehab has exceeded in every area.

I have worked with Dr. Shakya, Dr. Wynn, and Jon. Their expertise and care plans are spot on for your acute problem but they also address how your body moves overall which is critical in relieving pain and maintaining function.

You get personalized attention the entire time you are there whether the PT is working on you manually or you are going through the exercises. In addition, the overall atmosphere is one of caring and everyone is so very pleasant to work with, including the scheduling team.

I highly recommend Dr. Shakya and his team at MMA and Sports Rehab.

Great experience working with them here! My left wrist was bothering me for a while, and I decided to get it checked out. Dr. Shakya was really impressive. Within minutes of working on my wrist, I immediately felt better. He then suggested a few exercises that I can do and helped me video recorded the instruction of how to do those exercise. So when I got home, it was very easy to follow the instruction. Within 2 visits my problem is now healed. Thank you all!

Had an awesome experience with MSR. Dr. Ujjwal and his team are very professional and took the time to ask questions and physically triage my problems to know where my issues were. They all come from active sports backgrounds, giving them the ability to not only apply the science, but also use their plethora of experience to apply precise solutions to physical issues.

I came in with a neck cricky issue, which caused a persistent pain and made any movement of my neck (and even just sitting up) uncomfortable. Jon and Dr. Ujjwal were able to quickly pinpoint that the issue was really in the my trap muscles, and in a matter of a couple sessions through exercises/stretches/dry needling, provided immediate relief from the pain.

I highly recommend MSR for any person dealing with physical issues. MMA or not, athlete or not, they will provide the good care that will get you past any physical issues that come your way.

I want to give a HUGE shoutout to the entire staff at MMA & Sports Rehab. The results I've experienced have been phenomenal. Moreover, I have been consistently amazed by the expertise and friendliness of everyone here. You will be so happy for selecting this team. Many thanks especially to Dr. Shakya, Dr. Bri, and John for helping me get better

For the last two years, I had been dealing with horrible, debilitating shin pain that, at one point, made it difficult for me to walk for more than thirty consecutive minutes. I had to put my adult figure skating dreams on hold and went through four to five PT centers in my quest to get back onto the ice. The last PT I went to told me that maybe skating just wasn't in the cards for me and that I should just stop if it was hurting me. At that point, I was heartbroken but also felt like there was nothing else to do, but to accept the truth that I could never get back onto the ice again.
It was then that a friend recommended Dr. Dani, both a skater and skating coach herself. And that really, genuinely changed everything. Dr. Dani was so patient and kind throughout the entire treatment process. I really felt like she listened, and was so generous with her time both at the clinic and at the rink. At past treatment centers, I'd have times where I'd feel stuck, or like the exercises we were doing were repetitive and unchallenging. But Dr. Dani was great at progressing me properly, challenging me on my good days, and letting me take it slow when things started hurting again. Finally, I've been able to make my way back onto the ice and skate pain-free over the last couple of months. Thank you, Dr. Dani!
The rest of the MMA & Sports Rehab have also been absolutely wonderful. All the other PTs are so nice, and Jennice and Ayesha at the front desk have been endlessly helpful with my many insurance questions and booking needs. 10/10, no notes.

I went to MMA for knee pain that turned out to be tendinitis. I mostly saw Dr. Dani and she was great. She always tried to come up with ways to help me recover without stopping my activities. Some days I needed more treatment and other days I did more exercises. She was always very flexible and listened to my needs. Highly recommend her and the whole practice.

This review is long overdue! I've been meaning to write this review for a while now.

I owe Dr. Ujjwal and his staff a big note of THANKS!! I highly recommend MMA & Sports Rehab!

If you're looking for a great physical therapy - rehab practice that knows their stuff and can address a multi-faceted set of physical mobility and pain issues....ALL ROADS STOP HERE!!

I have been coming to MMA & Sports Rehab for several months now and have seen nothing but steady, continued progress and reduced pain from muscle and back (Scapula/rhomboid) related issues-- both stemming from years of physical fitness activity and my work-related environment in the IT/Computer Engineering field. You name it, I have had many athletic sprains, injuries, knots, and pain in the past. Many of which I was able to resolve on my own. However, my latest issues were causing significant back pain and becoming problematic for me to the point where even simple daily tasks were difficult. And, my gym workouts and exercise frequency was little to none. I knew I needed a professional to help me out.

Before writing this review, I wanted to take some time to see what the overall experience would be like MMA & Sports Rehab compared to other PT - Rehab offices I've visited around the DMV which either was a waste of my time, offered questionable treatments and/or little to no results. One thing I can say for sure, this was totally not the case here at MMA Rehab!

What I like most about MMA & Sports Rehab....is that you are treated on a case-by-case basis. There is no templated, one-size fits all therapy here. Based on your condition and problem, your therapy plan is customized to your needs. This is something that raises them above other rehab professionals and my previous doctor. At my previous PT office for example, everyone in the office was prescribed warming pads upon arriving, CMT electric pads midway and basic stretches upon leaving. This did nothing for me or my issues and seemed common across most PT offices I visited.

Enters in MMA & Sports Rehab. After a year of dealing with back pain, limited range of motion, constant tension headaches, and lessen gym activity...something had to give. Upon the first visit to Dr. Ujjwal and his very first evaluation of my issues....I knew he was very knowledgeable and experienced in sports performance / work related injuries. He listened intently and assessed my problem accurately; without me steering the evaluation or mentioning conclusions made by previous Doctors/PT offices from the past....and believe me there have been many over the years! This is when I knew I found the right person for the sake of my individual health and wellness team.

In a nutshell, we discussed an action plan comprised of various treatments, exercises and several visits. I stayed the course and remained patient under his guidance and treatment sessions.....and now, I can say a significant degree of the pain that I was dealing with was eliminated and I have seen nothing but steady progress since. Each visit and the progression following has gotten better. I have less pain and my gym workouts are back on par! The treatments consisting of dry needling, trigger point massage/release and the exercises prescribed have proven to be effective.

In addition, his entire team is awesome! Aside from working with Dr. Ujjwal, I have been working with his PT Specialist Jamie. She is the best!! And, by all means she knows her stuff. She is very knowledgeable and hands-on about addressing various conditions. She is a great exercise and functional training coach as well. Sometimes I feel like I'm getting a "2 for 1 Deal at MMA Rehab"....1 Part -Therapy and 1-Part Trainer; because not only she is able to address my muscle-pain related issues...she also puts you to work with the best, sometimes tough exercises to benefit your recovery. I've learned some great body weight (at home) exercises through her and Dr Ujjwal. And, trust me...her Tabata routines and prescribed exercises will have you feeling the burn or "glistening" as we both jokingly call it! lol

In all, I have nothing but great things to say about MMA & Sports Rehab. You truly are treated with respect as a patient. The collaborative practitioner-to-patient environment that MMA Rehab fosters is touch notch! You genuinely get the feeling that everyone wants to see you thrive, leave in better condition than you were before, and eventually heal-recover in the process.

I highly recommend MMA & Sports Rehab and Dr. Ujjwal! He and the entire team...including Daniella (his Office Manager) are the best in DMV area...constant Pros!!

Finding a place that offered a consistent, routine-approach to my recovery was exactly what I needed....and I found it at MMA & Sports Rehab.