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.

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.