Patane Associates Physical Therapy

I’ve worked with both Steve & Lois. Both are excellent but Lois is my personal preference.

Lois Blush is fantastic! She is no nonsense but very efficient and thorough. My daughter started seeing her for her ankle and Lois didn’t like what the doctor told us and encouraged me to go for a second opinion to Dr. Neufeld. So glad we did because he was awesome and knew right what to do. My daughters bone graph surgery was very successful and Lois helped her get mobility back where she can swim again! I have been to several PT offices and I love that it is small and friendly. I highly recommend Lois and Patane Associates!

Steve is not your typical, run of the mill physical therapist. I’ve been working with him to restore mobility in my hip following arthroscopic surgery. I go there twice a week for two hours (not just 45 minutes like most other therapists) of therapy and self guided exercises. But don’t be fooled, he’s watching us all, all the time, to make sure we are doing our exercises in proper form and getting the most out of our time and effort. I feel like I’ve been through an solid workout after each session, yet he is sensitive to making sure he doesn’t push me too hard.
Steve is highly engaged in his work and has great interpersonal skills. This is the guy if you are serious about optimum rehabilitation.

In short: See Lois, get better, do amazing things!
I was diagnosed with several injuries to my left arm/​shoulder while living in Columbus, Ohio, including rotator tendinopathy, ulnar neuropathy, and a potential labral tear. After moving to VA, I was referred for PT by my orthopedic surgeon. I did some research, found Patane & Associates and chose them because of all the great reviews. I am so thankful for it! I hope no one ever needs PT, but if you do, I highly recommend Lois from Patane & Associates.
LOIS:
As I said, Lois is my physical therapist. I have been seeing her three times a week for 2 months, a long enough duration to come to a knowledgable conclusion regarding a health care provider. Bottom line, she’s truly fantastic. There is no cognizable, identifiable reason as to why Lois hasn’t had a review yet, so here is to correcting that and any misguided notions that she is anything less than a truly amazing physical therapist.
First, Lois is attentive and kind. She’s also a very no nonsense, no fluff, «let’s get to work so you start feeling better» type of physical therapist. I’m not always the most compliant patient, and she calls me out on it which I’m thankful for as it reduces my noncompliant tendencies. I’ve been through PT for these injuries in Ohio, and was babied through my exercises. Lois is always there to support me, she always ensures that I’m not in pain when exercising, but she also doesn’t hesitate to push me, which I think has truly helped me succeed in my PT program.
Secondly, not only am I not compliant sometimes, but I’m also accident prone. I was in a car accident re-​injuring my shoulder and neck only a month into my PT prescription. Without hesitation, question, or doubt, Lois calmed me AND my injuries down, reassured me that things would be alright, and adjusted my treatment and exercises so that I could get back on track toward recovery.
Thirdly, over 24+ PT sessions later with Lois, my outlook on whether I will need shoulder surgery in the short-​term has changed dramatically. Prior to PT with her, I was hopeful that PT would work, but doubtful. Now, with Lois help and guidance, I have no doubt that I will be abstaining from surgery. My shoulder, while not perfect yet, is noticeably stronger, my range of motion vertically, horizontally, and rotationally, has improved dramatically. And, much to my mother’s delight, my posture has improved as well. Bonus: from exercising diligently at least 3x p/​week, I’ve lost weight and feel great!
Bottom line, I would recommend Lois to anyone who needs PT. She is to the point and direct, but honestly, I prefer it. I don’t want to be coddled when it comes to my medical care. When it comes to addressing a serious medical issue, I want someone dependable and strong helping me down that path, and Lois is exactly that person.
THE OFFICE:
As with many PT offices, Steve and Lois, I haven’t met Marge, see more than one patient at a time. But as another reviewer said, please do not let that deter you from seeing them. There is always someone on the floor (usually one of the PTs or Melissa) keeping a watchful eye on the patients, and who is always willing to help when needed. Not only are the staff great, but the other patients are also sweet, sociable people, who are happy to chat and provide encouragement. It’s almost like you form a PT family/​support group with the patients and staff.
The office is a large open floor plan with 3 tables in the main room, and then 3 separate treatment rooms. The equipment is up-​to-​date and is always kept neat and clean.
Jean is fantastic with billing! This is the first time with any PT office that I have not had a problem with my insurance, or copays, which is a stress reliever that allows me to focus on my recovery.

After a few months of neck and shoulder pain I was referred by my doctor to have PT. Patane PT is the practice I choose and I am thrilled fate took me there.
The treatment rooms are clean and have a calming décor. The equipment is up to date and in good working order, which is not always the case.
Marge was my physical therapist and I have renamed her to «miracle woman»! She is extremely attentive to your problems. I was impressed by the detailed history that she did on my first visit much more complete than most physicians do.
She does passive exercises and massage that not only helped my neck but she cured my headaches not even related to my diagnosis! «Miracle woman».
Marge and Jean, office manager always were so pleasant, upbeat and dressed so professionally it was refreshing!
Don’t hesitate to choose Patane Assn. for your care. I can say without any reservation you won’t be disappointed This practice has it all!
Lou Ann Wright R.N.

All of the fantastic reviews below made me feel like going to Patane and Associates was a no brainer for my physical therapy. However, I think I may have seen the wrong associate. I don’t see Lois mentioned in any of the previous reviews and I’m starting to think I know why…
I showed up early for my appointment. My insurance info was immediately taken by their assistant and I was checked in. I sat and waited until about 15 minutes PAST my appointment time before anyone else spoke to me. Lois came up and said basically, «are you in a hurry? We’re behind.» No apology, just kind of deal with it. I told her I was on my lunch break from work… so yes… kind of. Her response, «Ok… I’ll try to get to you.» She finally came over to me slightly 30 minutes past my start time again… with no apology and started my exam/​exercises.
By the end of my hour long session I thought OK, maybe I can get past the rude start and continue to come here. I made an appointment for later in the week and left. However, when I got in my car and looked at the clock I realized that Lois had not only started my session half an hour late… she hadn’t kept me half an hour late she had shorted my session! So, I called and cancelled my next appointment.
Just got my bill and guess what… full charges all the way around.

I had a total hip replacement 9 weeks ago and Steve Patane is a big reason for my outstanding and relatively painless recovery. Steve challenges you, but listens to you on pain levels and discomfort. I would highly recommend him for any physical therapy needs.

If you happen to need physical therapy, and I hope you don’t, I highly recommend Patane and Associates. Earlier this year I was experiencing some reoccurring lower back pain. After an MRI revealed arthritis, my doctor recommended a round of PT. This was my first experience with PT and I was unsure of what to expect. After some research and a few recommendations, I settled on Patane.
The space is an open floor plan with a few private rooms. Marge, as well as Steve, will see more than one patient at a time. Don’t let that deter you from visiting. While Marge can only be hands on with one patient at a time, everyone is under a watchful eye with the help of an assistant (thanks Alex!).
I have been seeing Marge for the past few months. She is attentive, kind and patient. On my first visit, we discussed my situation at length while she examined me. We discussed footwear, my work habits and workout routines. After my initial consultation, I left with a schedule for therapy and some homework to do on high arch support footwear and obus forme backrests.
Each visit includes a round of exercises and stretches that I perform prior to having some hands on time with Marge. We discuss my progress and pain levels. Regardless of the day, Marge is very focused on my well-​being. Even at times when I’ve felt slightly discouraged at my progress, she has always been reassuring without making any false promises. Overall it has been a good experience and I’m happy to have Marge on my wellness team.

Steve and his staff are great — patient, push you when needed and cautious when they should be. This is my second ACL rehab with him, and if I ever need anything in the future I would return here … But hopefully I won’t need that!

Steve and his staff do a great job from answering the phone to getting you back moving around. They are very professional and experienced. They spend a lot of time working with you and monitor you when you are doing exercises on your own. I would definitely recommend them to my family and friends.

I have been to many physical therapists over the past 25+ years in the DC area for various reasons/​body parts (offhand I can count 13 and am probably missing 1 or 2). If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that not all therapists are equal. I’ve been seeing Steve following a knee replacement and he is one of the few therapists that I would (and have) highly recommend (ed) to others. Steve falls into the exceptional category. In all fairness, some therapists I’ve seen are tied to the protocol of big PT chains — they slap you on machines and have assistants throw exercises your way but are very limited on how much time and manual therapy they can do with you. Not so with Steve. He spends a lot of time working with me manually (always key, I’ve learned). He watches and corrects when I’m doing the additional exercises on my own. He’s also a good listener, very professional, a compassionate and friendly person, and he really knows his stuff. I will definitely return to Steve for PT when the time comes for my second knee replacement and for any other PT needs should they come up in the future. Highly recommended.

I got in a car accident with bad whiplash and went to Patane & Assoc. based on these reviews and because it was close by and I am SO glad I went. I was appointed, Marge, who is petite like me but strong and with a gentle touch. My neck was so bent out of shape and I also had a prior vertebrae fracture so I was very apprehensive about any touching me, but neck’s are her specialty I think, although I saw her other patients had everything from hip to feet to knee issues, and we all would come out smiling out of our appointments. The place is like an open space plan with three private rooms and exercise equipment in the main areas. She is very sensitive to your needs and starts with you in the private rooms as she realizes probably as a newcomer you want some private time before healing in the main room. I took all her advise and am so glad I did because I am as good as new by the time I finished 5 weeks later. I started out seeing her 3x a week and then it was down to 2x and finally once a week the last two weeks. She has the magic touch and doesn’t keep you there for weeks on end if you don’t have to which I find very reassuring since it’s really about making sure we rehabilitate. I was so worried she wouldn’t «fix» me but she did and I am very thankful. She is easy to talk to and really knows her stuff! I consider her to be a natural healer, and if I ever know of anyone with PT needs, I would without a doubt recommend Marge.

This was the first time I ever needed PT, and I was feeling apprehensive and in a lot of pain. Steve was professional, personable, knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable with the process. After three months of PT, I’m feeling so much better than when I started. If I ever need PT again, would return to P&A.

Couldn’t provide me with the relief I was expecting. Steve is a great guy, but couldn’t seem to fully grasp my condition. I have a leg length discrepancy which I feel is attributed to my rotated pelvis, not a birth/​aging issue. Putting a heel lift would only make my body accustomed to my semi curved spine. A lot of the exercises included in the program were beneficial, but I knew I was missing some CRUCIAL exercises to properly align my pelvis which Steve was not providing. I have battled this problem for 2 years, and feel i have came across a break-​through. Through my own research, I finally nailed my injury down. (Do not put your health in other peoples hands)

Highly recommend this practice. Steve and Dave, the therapists, are great. Lots of humor, made my 8 year old extremely comfortable. Worked with her to make physical therapy as enjoyable as possible. The hours are flexible and managed to fit in our extremely busy schedule.