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Salisbury Physical Therapy, Dry Needling, Dance Medicine

Aquacare Salisbury – Milford Street is proud to have been voted best physical therapy provider several times by readers of local publications. We are your physical therapy experts in and out of the water.

Our team at Milford Street offers all orthopedics, lymphedema management, LSVT BIG for Parkinson’s and other neurological ailments, dry needling and cupping, dance medicine, aquatic and gym-based physical therapy programs.

We are the region’s only provider of Dance Medicine. We work directly with your dance studios and instructors to create a personalized program targeting each dancer to improve skills, mobility, and reduce injuries.

Aquacare Physical Therapy in Salisbury features two warm-water pools for pain relief – perfect for patients recovering from orthopedic injuries or surgeries, patients with fibromyalgia, and others experiencing pain.

Our Salisbury – Milford Street location opened its doors as the first Aquacare in 1998. There are many people in our community who remember the caring touch of qualified and professional physical therapists at Aquacare who through the years have helped them recover from injuries. This site offers a variety of unique physical therapy services both in the gym and in the pool!

Now Offering Pilates + Physical Therapy

Spring resistance plus controlled movement means we can challenge your body safely, at exactly the level you need.

  • Build core strength, balance, and joint stability
  • Improve posture, flexibility, and movement control
  • Low impact and easy on healing tissue
  • Great for recovery from injury, chronic pain, or return to sport
  • A favorite with dancers, athletes, and active adults

Ask your therapist if the Pilates Reformer is right for you.

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Maryland’s Best Dance Medicine Team

Aquacare’s Dance Medicine Program offers a unique experience for athletes and performing artists providing individualized physical therapy tailored to all dance backgrounds. Certified dance medicine specialists provide one-on-one care to properly diagnose and return dancers safely to their activities.

The dance medicine team at Aquacare Physical Therapy is dedicated to providing expertise in dance and performing arts, many of our dance specialists being former or current dancers themselves. Aquacare Dance Medicine is dedicated to the health and wellness of dancers and athletes of all levels.

 

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Balance and Vestibular Therapies

Dizziness and vertigo can be debilitating and cause your world to “spin” and be out of control.  Dizziness (including vertigo) affects about 15% to over 20% of adults. 35% of US adults age 40 years and older had evidence of balance dysfunction.

BPPV (Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) is the most common vestibular disorder. BPPV accounts for up to one-third of vertigo presentations, can occur at any age.

Our certified balance/vestibular therapists are trained to evaluate and develop treatment plans to quickly help you to recover from dizziness or long term balance issues.

 

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Lymphedema Services in Salisbury

Your lymphedema therapist at Aquacare/Fitness Forum will tailor a program to meet your needs and goals.

You will be treated using Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). CDT is the approach recommended by the International Society of Lymphology (ISL) gold standard for treating lymphedema and includes manual lymphatic drainage, compression bandaging, therapeutic lymphedema exercises, compression garments, and self-care activities.

 

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What Is Lymphedema?

Lymphedema is the buildup of fluid in the body that causes swelling and usually happens in the arms or legs. It can happen after surgery, during cancer treatment, or after an injury. Obesity or circulation problems can also cause lymphedema.

What Symptoms Might I Have With Lymphedema?

  • A feeling of tight, hard, or heavy skin.
  • Frequent infections
  • Numbness
  • Pain
  • Reduced strength, mobility, or range of motion.
  • Swelling of the limbs, abdomen, head or neck.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

Your first visit is an evaluation, and it is mostly a conversation. Your therapist wants to know what hurts, when it started, what you have already tried, and, just as important, what you are trying to get back to. Walking the beach without stopping. Finishing eighteen holes. Picking up a grandchild. Getting through a shift without your back seizing up. That goal shapes everything that follows.

From there, your therapist will look at how you move. Expect some hands-on assessment of strength, flexibility, balance, and joint motion, and expect to be asked to do a few simple movements so your therapist can see what your body is actually doing rather than guessing from a description.

By the end of that first visit, you will have a plan. Your therapist will explain what they found, what is likely causing it, roughly how often they would like to see you, and what recovery is going to ask of you. In most cases treatment starts that same day, so you leave having already done something about it, usually along with a short set of exercises to work on at home.

A few practical things:

  • Wear or bring clothes you can move in. If your knee is the problem, shorts help. If it is your shoulder, a tank top or short sleeves.
  • Bring your insurance card, a photo ID, a list of your medications, and any imaging reports or surgical notes you have.
  • Patient forms are available on our website ahead of time. Filling them out at home means more of your appointment goes toward you and less toward paperwork.
  • You do not have to be in perfect shape, in pain right that minute, or sure of what is wrong. Not knowing is a completely normal reason to come in.

Follow-up visits are working sessions. You and your therapist will build strength and mobility together, adjusting as your body responds, and you will get exercises to keep up between appointments. That home program is not filler. Patients who do it consistently tend to get better faster and hold onto the progress once therapy ends.

You will see the same therapist throughout. That continuity is the point, and it is a large part of why patients tell us therapy here felt different.

That depends on the injury, the surgery, your history, and your goals, so your therapist will give you a realistic range at your evaluation rather than a number pulled out of the air. What we can promise is that you will always know where you stand. Progress gets measured, and we talk about it out loud.

Three things. It treats the pain you came in with, it finds the mechanical reason the injury happened in the first place, and it gets you back to the activity rather than merely away from the pain. That last part matters. Rest alone will often quiet a sore shoulder, but it will not fix the serve that made it sore.

Usually not. Delaware and Maryland both allow direct access, so you can begin treatment without seeing a physician first. Some insurance plans still require a referral for coverage, so call the clinic to verify before your first visit.

Patient Reviews

The entire staff at Milford street is outstanding. All the therapists and technicians I worked with do a great job. I wish to give a special shout out to Mindy who tweaked some of my exercises to help challenge me. My overall experience could not have been better.

Dorothee Taylor

December 6, 2025

I worked with Marissa R., and she was absolutely fabulous! This was my third time at Aquacare, and while everyone I worked with before was great, Marissa was the best! She was very informative and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. She also answered all of my questions and designed the best exercise program for me, which allowed me to make the most progress! Marissa is an asset to Aquacare, and I will definitely miss working with her!

Keniesha Smith

May 23, 2025

The staff here is absolutely amazing. They are true too team players. I love how they tend to my needs and beyond.

Chardae J

November 12, 2024

The Aquacare on Milford St. has simply the most caring, educated, staff on the Eastern Shore, from the reception area to all of the therapist. I am so thankful they are here when I need them. I love this place, they always get me back together, they have taught me how to do the work at home as well. They are the best in the business.

Karen Cooper

November 12, 2024

Seeing Ms.Katie at aquacare helped me improve in dance so much! Without the care and excercises she provided me I would still be in pain when I dance. Now I am feeling stronger than ever!

Cordelia

November 12, 2024

They treat you like family, getting to know by first name basis and really patiencent and kind. Always going above and beyond

Anonymous

April 11, 2024

Physical Therapy is never easy for anyone. The staff here are kind and caring. They pay attention to their patients and help them achieve their goals. My pain tolerance is A LOT higher than most can handle because I have dealt with chronic back pain for so long, even after multiple surgeries. For me, Melanie B. and Katie W. have been slowly getting me back to my "normal" life. It hasn't been an easy journey, but they have helped me learn exercises and movements to help me relax, lessen my pain, and get back to the joys of my life.... Read more

Melanie Elder

March 28, 2023

First I would like to thank God for Dr. Steve Konlian and Cara Konlian. I have known them for over 20 years and they are amazing. I love them dearly. The staff are awesome too. Their knowledge and hands-on care is great. They truly care about their patients and their care.

Terena Price

February 17, 2023

A very friendly and welcoming environment. Each therapist I've had over the last five years has been very knowledgeable regarding the specific exercises I needed to regain and improve my physical health. They are patient and encouraging and personable. Each one has become like a friend while maintaining their professionalism. The office staff is also first class and easy to work with. I am so thankful for everything everyone has done for me.

Deanna Zitzmann

January 10, 2023

Matt was extremely personable and a great therapist. He and Shannon were a good pair to both instruct and inspire me to work hard . I experienced much rewarding improvement. i Rate him tops in therapy.

E. Robbins

January 8, 2023

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