Limitless Physical Therapy

Al Starlings

DPT, COMT

Clinical Director and Lead Physical Therapist

Dr. Al Starlings grew up in Mt. Airy, MD, earned his Bachelor's Degree at Shepherd University, and completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in West Virginia. After more than three years at Ranking Physical Therapy, he joined Limitless to provide more individualized, personal care, focusing on helping athletes return to their sport at a higher level than before their injury.

Al Starlings, Clinical Director and Lead Physical Therapist
Specialties
  • Youth athletes (soccer, baseball, volleyball)
  • Tactical and law enforcement patients
  • Return-to-sport rehab
  • ACL injuries
  • Shoulder injuries
  • Low back injuries
  • Blood Flow Restriction therapy
Education

Bachelor's Degree from Shepherd University; Doctorate of Physical Therapy in West Virginia.

Off the Clock

Enjoys hiking, fishing, kayaking, camping, and spending time with his wife and two dogs. Favorite watches include Remember the Titans, The Lion King, The Avengers, and Harry Potter.

Certifications
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) badge

Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT)

Advanced manual therapy certification through the NxtGen Institute.

TPI Certified — Power Level 2 badge

TPI Certified — Power Level 2

Titleist Performance Institute power-level golf performance training.

Evidence In Motion — Level 1 badge

Evidence In Motion — Level 1

Postgraduate orthopedic training through Evidence In Motion.

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) badge

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)

Certified in blood flow restriction training through Smart Cuffs.

ICE — Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete L1 badge

ICE — Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete L1

Rehab and performance for CrossFit and barbell athletes through ICE.

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