A Physical Therapy Perspective on Injury Prevention & Performance Musculoskeletal injuries—such as sprains, strains, overuse injuries, and chronic joint pain—are among the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. While many injuries feel sudden, they’re rarely random. In most cases, injury develops when multiple risk factors accumulate over time, gradually exceeding the body’s capacity to adapt. At FX Physical Therapy, we take a proactive, movement-based approach to identifying injury risk early—before pain becomes limiting or performance declines. In this guide, we break down six evidence-informed risk factors for musculoskeletal injury…

If you’ve ever heard a “pop” during a manual therapy session or been told you might benefit from a joint manipulation, you’ve likely encountered High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) manipulation. HVLA is often misunderstood—both in how it works and when it’s appropriate. At FX Physical Therapy, we believe patients should understand why a technique is used, not just experience it. Let’s break it down. What Is High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude (HVLA) Manipulation? HVLA manipulation is a manual therapy technique involving a quick, controlled thrust applied to a specific joint over a very small range…

When people think about manual therapy, they often think about short-term pain relief. But in a well-designed physical therapy model, the real power of manual therapy is compounding — early gains unlock better movement, better training, and better long-term outcomes. Here’s what the research shows, and why how physical therapy is delivered matters just as much as what is delivered. Physical Therapy Works — But Delivery Model Matters Across musculoskeletal conditions, 70–80% of patients experience meaningful pain reduction with physical therapy. Outcomes improve further when care includes: Skilled manual therapy…