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Top Places to Ride Your Mountain Bike Near Baltimore

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Post published:September 24, 2021
Post category:Baltimore Biking

Mountain biking is one of the fastest growing sports in the country, and as more people are opting to ride their bikes on dirt - an increase in trail access is occurring. Maryland has one of the most diverse riding areas on the east coast, the state has everything from beginner flat trails, to black diamond rocky downhill runs. Whatever your skill level, you can find something near Baltimore to challenge your riding capabilities! Patapsco Valley State Park One of the most popular areas in Maryland - and for good…

Bulletproofing for Obstacle Course Racing

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Post published:August 6, 2021
Post category:Baltimore Physical Therapy Running Sports Strength Training

Hey OCR fans, we know you are fanatics about your sport and we want to keep you in it for the long haul. Many of you may have signed up for that yearly pass, and there is nothing worse than suffering an injury that would prevent you from being able to get your money’s worth! Here at FX Physical Therapy, we provide 1 on 1 treatment, and offer movement physicals that will give us some insight to your movement patterns and help you identify any areas that could potentially put…

Miles of Trails and Trails of Miles

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Post published:June 18, 2021
Post category:Baltimore Exercises Running Sports

The Number 1 Reason for Running Injuries One of the biggest reasons that many runners get injured is that they increase their mileage (or volume of training) too quickly. Running is hard on the body, and it takes your body time to adapt. So, how do you know how much you should run, and how quickly you can increase your volume? How to Avoid Running Injury If you are just starting to run or are coming back to running, the key is to start slowly. Pick a pace that…

To Stretch or Not to Stretch?

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Post published:May 28, 2021
Post category:Baltimore Physical Therapy Recovery Running

I have had numerous runners over the years come into the clinic and tell me they have pain. They will then look down at their feet and admit “I don’t stretch though, so I guess it’s my own fault.” The perception that stretching is an important feature in injury prevention and recovery is pretty pervasive, but is it accurate? Should I Stretch Prior to Running? First, we can look at pre-exercise stretching. It appears that following a sustained static stretch, a muscle has decreased ability to generate power. Which…

5 Quick and Easy Warmup Exercises for Golfers

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Post published:April 7, 2021
Post category:Baltimore Golf Physical Therapy Sports

Hastily putting on you spikes. Grabbing your clubs. Speeding to the starter. Two practice swings. And you’re off. You feel stiff and the ball skips off the rough into the woods. Breakfast ball. Many of you reading this know this all-too-familiar situation. Golf is one of the only sports that people rarely make enough time to appropriately prepare for. If you arrived 15 minutes earlier, how might you spend that? Some may be found at the bar grabbing a beer to start your round off with, others finding time…

Running and Mental Health

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Post published:March 16, 2021
Post category:Baltimore Physical Therapy Running Sports

When most people think of running, they see it as a form of activity that improves their physical health. Running can be seen as a way to lose weight, get stronger and overall improve their physical well-being. However, running has been proven to significantly improve one's mental well-being also. Studies have shown that running can be as effective as antidepressants when treating mild to moderate anxiety and depression(1). The Runner's High Have you ever heard someone refer to running as their “drug”? It is because there is a chemical…

How to Take Care of Your Knee Pain

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Post published:February 23, 2021
Post category:Baltimore Exercises Knee Pain Physical Therapy Recovery

Knee pain is a common injury that most athletes deal with at one time or another. I’ve heard countless people walk through the door saying “I have a bad knee” or “my bum knee makes it tough to play sports”. However, there is much more to knee pain than simply having a “bad knee.” If anything, barring a direct trauma to the knee, knee pain can be associated with an ankle or hip that is not doing its fair share. Mobile and Stable Joints The body is divided into…

Nutrition, Fuel, & Recovery: General rules from a DPT

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Post published:February 9, 2021
Post category:Baltimore Nutrition Physical Therapy Recovery Running

The definition of nutrition is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. “What you eat, is what you are” has a lot of truth to it. And since health and growth have different meanings for each individual, nutrition is not exactly a cookie cutter approach. There are some general suggestions that can be made to help you get the most out of your training. Refuel, Recover, Repeat Post-workout nutrition exists to Refuel our body Reduce soreness Preserve muscle mass and growth Boost the immune…

The Importance of Offseason Training

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Post published:January 22, 2021
Post category:Baltimore Physical Therapy Sports

As physical therapists, we see athletes all too often that are injured early in the season. So, why would that be? If you ask the athlete they may say that they couldn’t see it coming or a freak accident. However, when we peel back the curtain, their injury is just the tip of the iceberg. Am I Prepared for the Season? As an athlete, you must ask yourself, “Am I prepared for this season?” The answer may surprise you when you think about the demanding physical nature of sports. Running,…

Rehabbing Your Injury Yourself?

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Post published:January 8, 2021
Post category:Baltimore Physical Therapy Recovery

Everything is on YouTube now. You can learn how to build a deck, fix your sink, or cook the best dinner of your life. With a world of information, just a click away, it's easy to think we can rehab our injuries without help. However, it is important to realize that while the internet is a great resource, it can't always replace the knowledge of experts within the field. As DPTs, here are the biggest problems that patients face when self rehabbing: The "One Size Fits All" Problem I’ve…