I have had a very positive experience working with Dr. Jung at Columbia Physical Therapy in Motion. When I first saw him, a few weeks after a hip replacement, I had a hard time walking more than a hundred feet, it was difficult to pick up a sack of groceries, and I needed assistance to get up out of a chair. After twelve weeks of working with Dr. Jung, I was able to walk at a normal speed around the lake near my house, (about 1.5 miles) with no pain and no fear of falling. That was a wonderful feeling, no doubt, but even better - a week later I was able to manage myself and my luggage (without assistance!) as I flew to my son's wedding in Miami where I participated confidently in all the events (with no pain!), and DANCED at the reception! When I've been discouraged Dr. Jung and Dr. Almeida have used humor, kindness, empathy, and science to get me back on track and focused on moving toward a full recovery. In my opinion, both have been masterfully skillful in their ability to accurately observe, assess, and respond to the evolving physical issues associated with my recovery, They have supported me in measurably effective ways when I've faced emotional, psychological, and social challenges associated with my hip replacement. Based on my experience, this kind of highly individualized and highly professional physical therapy is pretty unusual. In the lead up to my hip replacement and in the first few weeks immediately after, I worked with a couple of other physical therapists from other organizations, and it felt to me that they were not treating me as an individual with a unique physiology, history, and circumstance but as a 'standard' problem to be fixed with a standardized cookbook solution. I've learned that choosing the right physical therapist can make all the difference. Along with my wonderful primary care physician and an exceptional surgeon, Dr. Jung has opened up for me a new vision for my life in coming years; I have every reason to believe, based on my experience and recovery to date, that I will be able join my very active family in almost any adventure they dream up (maybe not mountain climbing, but definitely hiking, canoeing, and strolling through the Smithsonian!), that I can return to my profession with all the stamina and strength I need, and that my future is wide open. I am extremely grateful to Dr. Jung and my entire medical team. read more

I've been working with Dr. Nelson for over a year now. He has completely changed my life and put me back together from when I came in. Dr. Nelson understands the body head to toe, which is very important to me, as my whole body is involved from my Lyme disease, multiple bone breaks and fractures, and dislocations. No other PT I have been to had ever noticed my severe neural tension. Dr. Nelson in 30 seconds unlocked my L5-S1 which had been giving me debilitating pain for over two years. I didn't believe him at first when he told me "Okay it should be a lot better now." Dr. Nelson is very hands on and helps teach me the exercises, compared to other facilities where they tell you "Okay now do X" and then walk away. He watches my form, and corrects me. Beyond his great medical expertise, which is the #1 reason why you should go to Dr. Nelson, he's genuinely the highlight of my week working with him. He is very positive, encouraging, kind, funny, and able to get me to look on the bright side and keep exercising. He cares about his patients, and doesn't just see you as another box to check - I can't tell you how many times I've heard him say to me or another patient "Oh how is that thing going that you told me about a month ago?" If Dr. Nelson moves away from the area I don't know how I will find another doc able to compete. On top of this, their office is perfect. The office is the perfect size - you never have only 15 minutes with your PT doctor and then working 45 minutes by yourself as I've had to do in every other PT I've been to. Dr. Nelson works with you for your full hour. I appreciate how clean their office is - Dr. Nelson even told me that Dr. Jung repaints the whole office every few months just to keep it 100% pristine. You can definitely tell that a lot of thought and work goes into their office. Dr. Jung is also extremely kind, and although he has never worked with me 1 on 1 he knows my name and greets me, which I appreciate and you wouldn't find somewhere else. Thank you Dr. Nelson and Dr. Jung for the services you provide! Your expertise helps relieve pain and suffering, and makes the world a better place. I will continue to recommend Columbia Physical Therapy in Motion to everyone I know. read more

One thousand stars is what I want to give Dr. Francis Jung! My injury happened in November 2017. I started with acupuncture, then to physician, then the MRI, then to a pain management doctor which included trial of different medications, cortisone and epidural shots plus PT. Although I have had a great team of people working on me for months, the extreme level 10 pain persisted. I then consulted with and considered orthopedic surgeons and surgery. During the time of interviewing with orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Jung was highly recommended to me by a good friend. That friend is a Manager of Rehabilitation at a prominent Medical Center so she would recognize a great PT. She experienced her own injury and found Dr. Jung and insisted that I try Dr. Jung. Dr. Jung's calm and sensitive personality is infectious. I never feel rushed or just one of his other patients. He is a great listener, very personable and caring. His private facility is clean, welcoming with up to date equipment. Dr. Jung was my last resort and I am so grateful for the introduction. In just 2 months I have gone from level 10 pain, barely walking at times and unable to work in my profession, to level 1 and 2 pain with no medication, no more cortisone and epidural shots and better yet, no longer discussing the possibility of surgery! Dr. Jung has saved my life. He believed in me when I didn't believe in myself. Before you give up and give in you must try Dr. Jung! Debbi Reid read more

I first went to Francis in 2010 following 4 months of physical therapy at a well respected sports medicine physical therapy practice with very little progress. I was referred to Francis specifically by my treating orthopedist at the time. I was suffering from a herniated lumbar disc, complicated by early onset spinal stenosis. Following evaluation and beginning treatment, the difference in care was very apparent. When starting PT with Francis I was barely able to finish a 5 or 10 minute walking warm-up on a treadmill without experiencing significant pain that would require me to sit down to relieve the pressure and pain felt in my back and radiating down my leg. After only a month with Francis I was able to not only get through my warm-up, but also get through a PT session and able to leave PT walking upright! Francis has an excellent, caring, and thorough bedside manner, and I always felt Francis was vested in my recovery. I sincerely felt that Francis cared about my recovery, with obvious focus on the physical aspect, but the mental toll that pain can bring about as well. Fast-forward six years to 2016 and another disc herniation. I immediately went to Francis following my MRI and diagnosis by my orthopedist. This time I had the benefit of Francis' care from the beginning and I began to reap the benefits even sooner compared to my 2010 disc event. Thank you Francis! read more

As an ultrarunner, I have had my fair share of injuries over the years. Dr. Francis was highly recommended to me by my orthopaedist in 2014 when at the time I was experiencing knee pain. Dr. Jung helped rehabilitate and strengthen weaknesses that attributed to the knee pain. He later treated my children and not surprisingly also helped them in their recovery. Most recently, I was diagnosed with two herniated discs and was barely able to walk at times when coming to my appointments. While I was well aware he had moved, I was willing to drive 45-50 minutes to Columbia (I live in Silver Spring) because he is the only physical therapist, hands down, I fully trust! I was hardly functional at home, work and I was no longer able to run, at best, was hardly able to walk without being in excruciating pain. Dr. Jung's expertise, thorough assessment as well as patient history with me (for better or worse..) no doubt is what got me back functioning in 3 months! I am forever endebited to him for getting me to be a healthier and stronger ultrarunner! He is an exceptional practitioner and will recommend him to everyone! read more

Dr. Jung gave me back my life. I started seeing him in 2011 when he diagnosed and began treating me for neck and upper back problems/trigger points that were causing debilitating pain and severe dizziness. Mine was a difficult and complex case, but Dr. Jung took the time to review all my records, ask me lots of questions and listen closely to my answers. I have been seeing him on and off since then. His knowledge and skill are unsurpassed; he is always learning and teaching, and brings the best evidence-based and personalized treatments and guidance to his patients. He is also a truly kind and caring person and the best motivator and comforter. I feel so lucky to have found him and to have him "on my team". I have seen other physical therapists over the years and can't recommend any of them. I followed Dr. Jung from a clinic in Silver Spring to his beautiful new facility in Columbia, where he gives his patients extended one-on-one time and attention using a variety of equipment and techniques. There is nobody better! read more

We have been very happy with the excellent therapy our daughter has been getting from Francis Jung and his staff. We took her to Columbia Physical Therapy in Motion for leg pain and instability related to growing rapidly and outpacing the development of her muscles. The office is clean and calm, with soothing music, and is loaded with various equipment, tables, weights, resistance and stretching bands. Francis Jung is extremely knowledgeable and has given my daughter numerous strength building exercises in the office and to do at home. Along the way he has stretched and loosened overly tight muscles when needed, applied athletic tape for a day or two of additional support, and he actually participates actively as needed to demonstrate exercises instead of just saying how to do it. My daughter has rapidly improved, and is now tapering off her visits and is well on her way to remaining active while being stronger and pain free. We are very impressed with Francis Jung and his practice. read more

I can not say enough how wonderful Francis is. He helped both of my sons tremendously. Francis is one of the best physical therapists I have known. He is so knowledgeable and analytical. He does thorough examination and pins point issues effectively in the first physical therapy section. Francis is so patient, caring, and supportive. He has very nice temperament and enjoys helping peoples. He understands how hard and frustrating it is dealing with chronic pain. He gives nice guidance and encouragement throughout entire physical therapy. My sons enjoy doing physical therapy with him. His practice place is so nice, clean, peaceful, and relaxing. He is very easy to communicate with and replies to email inquiry very quick. I am so grateful having such a wonderful physical therapist helping my sons. I strongly recommend Francis if you are looking for a wonderful knowledgeable physical therapist. read more

Dr. Jung's focus on function has been instrumental in helping me meet three of my five goals and I am optimistic I will get to the other two under his care. I have had three surgeries on one hip, one on the other hip, and one leg is 1/2 in shorter than the other. As a result I was I was quite disabled. He comes up with unique exercises to work on specific weaknesses, while taking into account my levels of pain. Now I can get out of a chair reasonably easily, get up off the floor, and ride a recumbent bicycle for 30 min. I am still working on getting up and down stairs easily and walking briskly with trekking poles (his idea to minimize the imbalance of the height difference) for up to two hours. I don't think I would have made this progress without his care and look forward to continuing to improve. read more

Physical therapy with Dr. Jung has been the best experience I have had in my recovery from rotator cuff surgery. He has been my partner in recovery, providing excellent physical therapy, encouragement to be my best, and carefully listening to my concerns and hopes for achieving my goals. He patiently explains what he is doing, why and how it will help and the plan for treatment. I have met most of my goals in the short time I have been with him, and will continue to succeed I am sure. Dr. Jung is available in-between appointments-he responds quickly to any questions I have. He is worth any distance you may have to drive to get to his office (easy access). I have complete confidence in Francis, and highly recommend him for your physical therapy or rehabilitation needs. read more

I have always had pains and mobility issues since childhood. The symptoms were always seen as individual mysterious problems for someone too young to have them. I first saw Dr Francis Jung for the intolerable back pain that kept me up at night. Along the way, he discovered other hidden weaknesses and painful conditions that I had. Sensing that they might be related, Dr Jung suggested that I see a specialist. My neurologist finally found out where the root of the problems lay and sent me back to Dr Jung for rehab. Thanks to the proper diagnosis and Dr Jung's help, I got my life back. I now enjoy an active lifestyle and can sleep well at night like a happy person. I am forever grateful. read more

Dr. Jung and his staff are the best! There is no comparison. The one on one attention given to each patient is outstanding! Dr. Jung creates a comprehensive plan of recovery and healing for each illness/injury in a state of the art studio with the latest and best equipment. Having been to other physical therapists, I can tell you that they are not all the same. I will never go anywhere except Columbia Physical Therapy in Motion for treatment. I have found the best therapist for my family and me. read more

Francis has been a godsend for me and is a true healer. I have had two back problems this past six months involving pinched nerves. He has been able to using various techniques including dry needling to resolve my very painful problems. He knows exactly where to go to resolve my discomfort and provides me with exercises and stretches to improve my general back strength in-between my PT sessions. I would recommend him to help anyone with this or other issues. read more

I have never been treated better!! Dr. Almeida and Dr. Jung are keen on attention to detail, specific exercises designed just for me, and the patience and understanding when there are setbacks or I'm not having a good day. The atmosphere is inviting, the latest in exercise and rehabilitation technologies, and their demeanor made me feel very comfortable with them. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM TO ANY AND EVERYONE!!! read more

I have been seeing Dr. Jung for two months post foot surgery and have made tremendous progress--all thanks to him. Dr. Jung is kind, patient, encouraging on top of being extremely effective, knowledgeable, and professional. He makes it a point to meet you where you are (physically and mentally) and build your confidence and strength. Anyone in the Columbia area in need of physical therapy should see Dr. Jung. read more

I was delighted to discover Dr. Francis Jung provides the service of dry needling. I carry a lot of tension in my shoulders and neck. Visiting Dr. Jung on a monthly basis helps to control the pain without the use of medication. You will find him soft spoken, attentive, and outstanding at the PT services he provides. You are not kept waiting for your appointment and he provides 1:1 service. read more

I met Dr. Jung when he was a therapist at White Oak. After treatments at Suburban Hospital, Hopkins and several ENTs he was the only one able to successfully treat my BPPV. After a recent recurrence (several years later) I was able to find him at his new office and immediately made an appointment. Another successful treatment! I have recommended him to others and will continue to do so. read more

Without a doubt I would recommend Dr. Jung. His professionalism and sunny disposition made it easy to arrive at my 6:00 AM appointments. From day one, I felt very confident in his care. I walked into his office with severe knee pain. After several weeks of physical therapy, my knee and overall strength is much improved. Thank you! read more

I followed Dr. Jung from White Oak to Columbia after 4 + years, well worth the drive. Extremely attentive and the best physical theraphy I have recieved for knees, back and joint replacements. Treatment and following his instructions have proven results in my recovery. He is still one of the few that cares about your recovery. read more