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Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Relief

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Post published:April 21, 2021
Post category:Back Pain Exercises Physical Therapy Recovery

Four out of five Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives. While the severity varies, research suggests that most cases of low back pain can be resolved by conservative treatment without Surgery or Pain Medication. If you’re experiencing low back pain of any kind, reach out to a physical therapist. Physical Therapists can rule out any red flags, identify contributing factors and offer solutions to your pain. They also work with you to shape a realistic plan forward, and can even refer you to a trusted specialist…

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…

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…

The Best New Recovery Tools

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Post published:December 11, 2020
Post category:Baltimore Physical Therapy Recovery Shopping

More and more studies are pointing out the importance of recovery in performance. We used to think the best way to recover from hard work was through pure rest days- inactive days spent lounging around the house. But we now know active recovery is much more of our ally in preventing Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). Active recovery can include cycling, brisk walking, icing, contrast baths, as well as use of recovery tools. We utilize all of these forms of active recovery at FX Physical Therapy, especially recovery tools. Now,…