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

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Post published:December 2, 2025
Post category:Health and Wellness Physical Therapy Recovery

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…

What to Expect After Orthopedic Surgery: A Guide to Recovery

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Post published:January 28, 2025
Post category:Recovery

Orthopedic surgery is a significant step towards regaining mobility, reducing pain, and improving your overall quality of life. However, the journey to recovery involves more than just physical healing—it also requires mental resilience and proper preparation. Hearing your orthopedist say, “You need surgery,” can feel overwhelming. Questions like “How long will recovery take?”, “How much pain will I experience?”, and “How will this impact work, school, or sports?” often race through your mind. Understanding what to expect after surgery and how to prepare can help you navigate this process more…

Navigating Pain and Injury Recovery: The Role of Evidence-Based Physical Therapy

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Post published:September 12, 2024
Post category:Physical Therapy Recovery

Written By: Chris Roosa, PT, DPT, Clinic Coordinator, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Musculoskeletal injuries are a common and significant source of pain and disability, often leading to physical, emotional, and financial burdens. Effective recovery from such injuries requires accurate diagnosis and a personalized, research-driven treatment plan that addresses the root causes of dysfunction. However, the complex nature of healthcare systems can make achieving these outcomes challenging, leading many individuals to experience delayed recovery or prolonged pain. FX Physical Therapy offers a clinical approach grounded in evidence-based practice, emphasizing individualized care…

The Road to Recovery: How Physical Therapy Guides Overhead Athletes Back to the Game

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Post published:August 28, 2024
Post category:Exercises Overhead Athlete Recovery

By Pat Griffin, PT, DPT, SCSOverhead athletes - throwers, pitchers, spikers, and racquet athletes - frequently encounter injuries stemming from repetitive motions, overuse, and the high-impact nature of their sports. Participating in overhead sports can leave these athletes vulnerable to injuries disruptive to their performance - particularly concerning the shoulders and arms. In the journey of any injured overhead athlete returning to the field or court, physical therapy emerges as pivotal and essential. It’s necessary to understand the role of physical therapy in rehabilitating overhead athletes, by offering insights into…

Importance of Verbiage Used for Athletes Returning to Sports

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Post published:July 26, 2024
Post category:Exercises Health and Wellness Recovery Sports

Written By: Taylor Hensh, PT, DPT, CSCS Multidisciplinary Approach to Athlete Rehabilitation Rehabilitating athletes effectively requires a multidisciplinary approach, involving collaboration among physical therapists, athletic trainers, physicians, nutritionists, and mental health professionals. This comprehensive strategy ensures that all aspects of the athlete’s recovery are addressed, promoting optimal healing and performance (Brennan et al., 2017). Consistent terminology across the care team enhances trust, understanding, and accountability throughout the rehabilitation process (Cook & Finch, 2014). Individualized Return to Sport Progression Returning to sport after an injury is not a one-size-fits-all process; it…

Postpartum Recovery with FX

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Post published:July 8, 2022
Post category:Recovery

Diastasis Rectus Abdominis Written By: Naomi Dillon PT, DPT During pregnancy your body moves and changes to accommodate your ever-growing baby. As your baby grows larger and larger, your abdomen has to relax and stretch to allow for the baby to find space. After pregnancy, some people’s bodies struggle to return to the “normal” abdominal position, and some space remains between the rectus abdominis (or the 6 pack muscle). We believe that this is due to stretching of what is known as the linea alba, resulting in what we call…

Shin Splints: What? How? Why?

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Post published:August 13, 2021
Post category:Health and Wellness Physical Therapy Recovery Running

Shin splints, technically known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) affects 5-35% of runners. It involves pain on the inside of the lower leg that occurs with running and typically develops gradually. Though some aspects of the pathology remain unclear, we do know it involves the interaction of the tibialis posterior, flexor digitorum longus muscles; possibly the soleus muscle; the crural fascia (a connective tissue in the lower leg); and their attachment onto the tibia bone. In prolonged, chronic cases we see a stress reaction in the bone where there…

Keeping Your Cool This Summer

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Post published:July 2, 2021
Post category:Health and Wellness Nutrition Physical Therapy Recovery Running

The increasingly longer days and rising temperatures can only mean one thing—Summer is here. With sun tans and barbecues come the increased risk for heat-related illnesses. It’s important to be aware of warning signs and what to do if you see them, especially for those of us who love to exercise outside and spend time in the sun. Your body is working hard at all times to keep your body temperature just right so that your cells stay alive, healthy, and working the way they’re supposed to. Just like a…

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…

What is Blood Flow Restriction?

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Post published:May 20, 2021
Post category:Back Pain Baseball Golf Knee Pain Muscle Pain Overhead Athlete Physical Therapy Recovery Soccer Softball Sports Strength Training

Have you ever wondered, how do professional athletes heal from injury so fast? Besides great genetics, professional athletes have access to top rehab and sports medicine that most people don't. But one of their biggest advantages is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, which helps them recover as quickly as possible. If you've been searching for blood flow restriction training near me, here's what you need to know. How did Blood Flow Restriction Training Start? Blood Flow Restriction Training started in Japan in the 1960s. Over the following decades, researchers developed…