Frederick Sport and Spine Clinic, Inc.

The staff at Frederick Sport and Spine Clinic, Inc. is truly a team, working hard together with your best interest in mind. Our front office staff will handle your calls, seek authorization for your treatments and assist you with the necessary paperwork. Your Physical Therapist (PT) will evaluate your condition and discuss the treatment plan that will be designed to reach your goals. Subsequent treatments will be under the guidance of your PT, but you will also be introduced to our excellent PT Technicians who will assist with treatment set-up and assist with routine follow-up of specific exercises. You may also work with our Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), who will be able to advance your exercise program and home exercises.

Dr. Mark Acierno, PT, DPT, OCS
Mark earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering (1987) and a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy (1990) from Boston University before completing his Doctorate in January 2005, also from Boston University. Mark practiced primarily in outpatient facilities for 7 years in California before moving to Frederick. He opened Frederick Sport and Spine Clinic, Inc., in 1999 and expanded to include Middletown Sport and Spine Clinic, LLC, in 2005 and Walkersville Sport and Spine Clinic in 2008.

Mark’s expertise is in Sports Physical Therapy and he has a specific interest in shoulder dysfunction. He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy by the APTA and is currently the Physical Therapist for the Frederick Keys, the Baltimore Orioles’ Class “A” minor league baseball team. From 1994-96, Mark was affiliated with both the Men’s ATP Tennis Tour and the Champion’s Tour while in California. He has treated athletes of all levels and from a wide variety of sports. He is active with the elite gymnasts at the Frederick Gymnastics Club, the Maryland State Champions for 2003.

Mark is a current member of the APTA and served as the Western District Chairman for Maryland. He is the proud father of twins, Dominick and Siena and husband to wife, Jodene.

Justin Chamberlain, PTA:
Justin is also one of our physical therapist assistants who comes to us from Hollidaysburg, PA. He has three years experience in outpatient and school-based facilities. He takes a strong interest in sports and pediatric rehabilitation, excelling with our high school athletes as they recover from injuries and/or surgery. He has worked with special needs children with all aspects of disabilities from the age of 3-21.

Justin uses his skill with hands-on therapy when treating myofascial and muscle strain conditions. He is also experienced in aquatic therapy/training that is implemented at our Frederick office. He takes interest in designing goal/sport specific home exercise regimens, and is in the process of becoming a certified personal trainer. Justin is an avid golfer, Pittsburgh Steeler fanatic and Penn State fan.

Dr. Jeremy Dunker, PT, DPT, OCS:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sports Sciences (BA):
Purdue University-1995
Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy (DPT):
Andrews University- 2005

Board Certifications:
Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS): American Physical Therapy Association-2008

Jeremy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sports Sciences from Purdue University and a degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy from Andrews University. Jeremy has worked as a physical therapist assistant since 2000 and as a Doctor of Physical Therapy since 2005 in Indiana and Michigan. He has over eight years of experience teaching throwing mechanics for baseball and softball pitchers of all ages. Jeremy has also earned his Orthopedic Specialist Certification through the American Physical Therapy Association. He has recently relocated to the Frederick area with his wife, Stephanie and one year old son, Zachary.

Jeremy specializes in cervical and low back disorders, both chronic and acute. His treatment philosophy is patient response oriented. Jeremy believes that the body is always trying to heal itself and it is our job to simply listen and identify the appropriate activities to accelerate the healing process and improve function. Treatment focus is initially on early mobilization and pain relieving exercise, followed by neuromuscular reeducation and core stabilization to prevent the injury from recurring in the future. Jeremy takes into account all aspects of life that may be affecting the condition and gives guidance to make positive changes to improve your body’s overall health.

Jeremy takes pride in treating patients who have sought many different forms of treatment with little or no relief and turning them into success stories. Thru patient education, an individualized exercise program, and manual therapy, Jeremy’s goal is to get everyone on the road to full recovery and enjoying life again!!

Jane Klink, PT:
Jane graduated with a Physical Therapy degree from University of Delaware in 1989. Since then, she has accrued 18 years of experience treating patients of all ages and levels and function. She has worked in many settings including acute care, outpatient orthopedics, and home health care.

As a generalist in the field of Physical Therapy, she has completed coursework in a variety of areas with a special interest in shoulder and postural dysfunction. Jane joined the Frederick Sport and Spine team in October of 2005 and works from our Middletown office. She is a current member of the APTA.

Allie Giddings, PT, DPT:
Allie earned her Bachelor's in Science from Truman State University (2006) before completing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Missouri State University (2009). The majority of Allie's experience is in outpatient therapy where she uses her background in gymnastics and interest in health and wellness to facilitate a patient's return to full function.

Fairly new to the Frederick area, Allie hopes to become involved in the community through promoting health and wellness. Allie also enjoys working with local gymnasts combining her background in the sport as well as her clinical expertise to optimize treatments. Most recent continuing education courses include recent advances in the shoulder and knee.

Mary Thorsen, PT:
Mary received her Physical Therapy Degree in 1989 from California State University at Long Beach. She provided services at a formal rehabilitation hospital for one year in California and has provided out-patient rehabilitation for sixteen years in Baltimore, Carroll, and Frederick Counties to various patient populations. In addition, Mary has performed Ergomed pre-work screenings for area businesses to ensure safe placement of new employees and employees returning from work related injuries.

Recently, Mary has completed coursework in aquatic therapy which is a therapy utilized for an array of conditions. She has a particular interest in treating patients with pain and headaches originating from the cervical spine as well as treating pain associated with lumbar strain.

Mary has been an American Physical Therapy Association member since 1988.