Read more about the article From Rehab to Power: The Overhead Athlete Progression

From Rehab to Power: The Overhead Athlete Progression

How to safely return to high-performance throwing, serving, and lifting Overhead athletes—baseball players, swimmers, tennis players, volleyball athletes, and CrossFitters—place unique and repeated stress on the shoulder complex. Whether you’re coming back from injury or trying to level up performance, the transition from rehab to power is where outcomes are won or lost. At FX Physical Therapy, we don’t just get you out of pain—we build you back to high-level capacity, resilience, and power. Why Overhead Athletes Are Different Watch our Playlist on YouTube The shoulder isn’t just a joint—it’s…

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Read more about the article Spring Cleaning Injuries: Why Your Back Hurts After Yard Work

Spring Cleaning Injuries: Why Your Back Hurts After Yard Work

As the weather warms up across Maryland, many people dive into yard work - mulching, raking, planting, and hauling. But with that seasonal push often comes a familiar issue: lower back pain after lifting. At FX Physical Therapy, we see a consistent spike in back pain from yard work every spring. The good news? Most of these injuries are preventable—and treatable—with the right approach. Why Your Back Hurts After Yard Work 1. You Went From 0 → 100 After a winter of reduced activity, your body isn’t conditioned for repetitive…

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Read more about the article Snow Shoveling Without the Back Pain: Physical Therapy Tips for Staying Healthy During Winter Weather

Snow Shoveling Without the Back Pain: Physical Therapy Tips for Staying Healthy During Winter Weather

Winter storms bring more than snow days and icy roads—they also bring a significant spike in back, shoulder, and heart-related injuries from improper snow shoveling. Every year, emergency rooms see thousands of injuries tied directly to poor mechanics, overexertion, and lack of preparation during inclement weather. At FX Physical Therapy, we believe recovery is a skill—and so is preventing injuries before they happen. Whether you’re clearing your driveway, sidewalk, or steps, these physical therapist–approved tips will help you shovel smarter, protect your body, and stay active all winter long. Why…

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Read more about the article At-Home Self-Traction for Radiculopathy: What the Research Says & How Physical Therapy Helps

At-Home Self-Traction for Radiculopathy: What the Research Says & How Physical Therapy Helps

Radiculopathy—commonly experienced as nerve-related pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness radiating into the arm or leg—can significantly impact daily life, athletic performance, and overall quality of movement. Whether symptoms originate from the cervical spine (neck) or lumbar spine (low back), many patients are searching for safe, effective ways to manage symptoms outside the clinic. One approach that continues to gain attention in both clinical practice and research is self-traction—guided movements that patients can perform at home to help reduce nerve irritation. At FX Physical Therapy, traction is used intentionally and selectively,…

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Read more about the article Performance-Based Pain: Why Active People Get Hurt—and How Physical Therapy Solves It

Performance-Based Pain: Why Active People Get Hurt—and How Physical Therapy Solves It

If you train hard, stay active, or spend long hours at a desk, you’ve probably noticed a frustrating pattern: pain often shows up when you’re trying to perform. Whether it’s knee pain every time you run, low back pain when lifting, shoulder pain during presses, or neck tightness after hours of computer work, performance-based pain is extremely common—and highly treatable with the right approach. At FX Physical Therapy, we help active people stay active—not by stopping the activity, but by understanding why pain shows up and fixing the underlying movement…

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Read more about the article FX Physical Therapy Voted Best in Maryland

FX Physical Therapy Voted Best in Maryland

⭐ Voted Best Physical Therapy in Maryland + Recognized as a Top Workplace for 2025 “If I leave this review, I know I’m risking making it harder to get an appointment—because people will come in droves once they know how good FX Physical Therapy is!” That’s how one recent patient summed up their experience—and we couldn’t agree more. At FX Physical Therapy, we’re proud to deliver 1-on-1, performance-driven care that transforms pain into progress and movement into real momentum. And across Maryland, communities have made their voices heard. 🏆 2025…

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Read more about the article Recovery Science, Mobility, and Longevity: How Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Helps You Stay Strong for Life

Recovery Science, Mobility, and Longevity: How Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Helps You Stay Strong for Life

Most people think of physical therapy as something you need after an injury. But at FX Physical Therapy, recovery, mobility, and long-term healthspan are part of the performance equation—not an afterthought. Emerging research in strength training, fascia, nervous system regulation, and longevity science shows that the way we move, recover, and train today directly shapes how capable we remain 10, 20, and even 30 years from now. This is your in-depth guide to understanding what recovery actually means at a physiological level, why mobility is different from flexibility (and why…

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Read more about the article The Stages of Menopause & How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help

The Stages of Menopause & How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Help

Compiled by: FXPT PFPT Menopause is not a single event but a transition with stages, each bringing hormonal changes that affect the body in unique ways. These changes influence the pelvic floor, bladder, and sexual health. The good news? Pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) can provide meaningful support at every stage—and is most effective when integrated into a broader, multidisciplinary care plan. 1. The Stages of Menopause Perimenopause Begins 4–10 years before the final menstrual period. Hormonal fluctuations cause irregular cycles, hot flashes, mood shifts, sleep changes, and sometimes urinary…

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Read more about the article Athlete Movement Screen vs. School Physical: Why Every Student-Athlete Needs Both

Athlete Movement Screen vs. School Physical: Why Every Student-Athlete Needs Both

By: FX Physical Therapy School Physicals: Cleared to Play A school sports physical is required for most student-athletes. It provides a general health screen to make sure it’s safe to participate. These exams are: Focused on overall health, not performance Designed to clear you for participation Quick and efficient, but not sport-specific While essential, a school physical doesn’t reveal subtle issues that can affect speed, strength, agility, or injury risk. In short: it ensures you’re healthy enough to play, but it doesn’t prepare you to excel. Athlete Movement Screen: Prepared…

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Read more about the article Stronger Tendons, Stronger Lifts

Stronger Tendons, Stronger Lifts

By: Ryan Bibeau, DPT, CSCS, CCPC Tendon pain can sideline your lifts—and your progress. But what if the key to hitting your next PR wasn't just muscles, mobility, or your recovery routine, but the strength and resilience of your tendons? At FX Physical Therapy, we help athletes reclaim pain-free movement and build stronger, more resilient tissue through evidence-based rehab and performance strategies. Here's what you need to know about tendon health—and what to do if your elbows, knees, or shoulders are holding you back. What Are Tendons and Why Do…

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