MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Annapolis

Craig Trueblood received a Bachelor of Science degree from Gwynedd-Mercy College where he majored in biology and minored in chemistry and psychology. He then attended Marymount University and graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2017. Since graduation, Craig has been an outpatient physical therapist treating a wide range of orthopedic diagnoses. Craig is proficient in treating:

• Knee, foot, and ankle injuries
• Neck and low back pain
• Orthopedic and sports injuries and conditions
• Post-operative recovery

Emily went to James Madison University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. She later received her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from University of St Augustine in 2016. Emily has attained two specialty certifications Certified lymphedema therapist (2018) and Certified Hand Therapist (2020).

Emily recently moved to the Annapolis area from Northern Virginia where she had been on the board of the Capital Hand Therapy Association (CHTA) and a mentor to hand therapy mentees.

Originally from Baltimore, Emily moved back to Maryland with her Husband, rescue pup Dak and their one-year-old daughter.

Emily specializes in the following:

• Shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand rehabilitation
• Orthotic fabrication
• Wound care for the upper extremity
• Traumatic Hand and Tendon Injuries

Chris Hartford received an Associate degree of Applied Science at Anne Arundel College where he graduated from the Physical Therapist Assistant program in 2024. Since graduation Chris has treated a variety of diagnoses. Chris is proficient in:

• Manual therapy
• Treating Sports injuries & conditions
• Ankle conditions
• pre & post operative rehab

Chris went to James Madison University, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Health Studies with a concentration in Kinesiology. He later attended University of Maryland Eastern Shore, earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. He has worked throughout the rehabilitation continuum; treating in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. In his free time, Chris enjoys running, hiking, and playing rugby. He enjoys treating the following:

• Pre- and post-operative rehabilitation
• sports injuries/return to sport
• low back pain

Brett received his master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Florida in 2003 and has since been treating in the outpatient physical therapy setting. He has taken extensive manual therapy courses and has experience treating a wide range of both operative and non-operative orthopedic diagnoses with a special interest in lumbar and cervical pain. Brett specializes in treating the following:

• Manual therapy
• Neck pain
• Orthopedic and sports injuries and conditions
• Pre and post-operative rehabilitation
• Upper and lower back pain

Matthew Calabrese graduated from Ithaca College in 2012 with his undergraduate degree in Clinical Health Studies and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2014. He has been treating patients with a variety of diagnoses in the outpatient setting since. Matt enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the local community.

• Neck and shoulder pain
• Orthopedic and sports injuries and conditions
• Pre and post-operative rehabilitation
• Hip and knee pain
• Concussions