Read more about the article How can physical therapy help treat your dizziness?

How can physical therapy help treat your dizziness?

If you’ve experienced dizziness before, you know that it can be very disorienting and disruptive to your daily life, making even simple tasks seem challenging. Dizziness can be caused by a variety of things and is perceived differently by each person who experiences it. This can make getting the right care difficult. Physical therapy can treat the #1 leading cause of dizziness and get the process of recovery started sooner.  There are two main causes of dizziness that can be treated with physical therapy. The first and most common cause…

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Read more about the article Postpartum Recovery with FX

Postpartum Recovery with FX

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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…

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Read more about the article What to Expect During A Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Session

What to Expect During A Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Session

Written By: Naomi Dillon PT, DPT A Thorough History Before determining if you are a candidate for an internal examination of your pelvic floor, you and your therapist will thoroughly discuss your previous history, including if you’ve had any children, if you have pain with sex, if and when you leak, and the history of your cycle. To assist your therapist determine the root cause of your pelvic symptoms, it is critical to be as open as you are comfortable being with them. A Pelvic Assessment  If you are a…

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Read more about the article Our Favorite Dynamic Warm-Up Exercises for Runners

Our Favorite Dynamic Warm-Up Exercises for Runners

Set your RUN up for SUCCESS!!! Whether you have been running for years, or you are new to the team, prepping for your run can really make a difference! A proper warm up helps your running performance, and sets you up for success in the long run.  Running requires a lot of hip and core strength in order to maintain alignment, good form, and proper weight transfer when moving from one foot to the next.  A dynamic warm-up is used to improve mobility while moving through a range-of motion vs.…

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Read more about the article Top Places to Ride Your Mountain Bike Near Baltimore

Top Places to Ride Your Mountain Bike Near Baltimore

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…

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Read more about the article How to Treat and Prevent Belayer’s Neck

How to Treat and Prevent Belayer’s Neck

Battling Belayer’s Neck When discussing pain and injuries from climbing, generally those that occur on the wall are what come to mind. However, if you ask someone an hour or two into belaying, they could easily name another. Belayer’s neck can be a real pain in the n—just kidding, we won’t do it. But those of us who are into climbing know that reaching the top feels great from up high on the wall, while not as comfortable watching from below. You feel that pain, tenderness, and stiffness creeping into…

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When Should You Use a Weight Belt?

We’ve all seen some gym taboo when we are working out. Biceps curls in the squat rack, not re racking weight, and starting a conversation mid set with someone. Let me add another to the list: using a weight belt excessively. Too many times have I seen someone doing shrugs or biceps curls with a weight belt on. What benefit does this person gain from using it? Let me be the first to tell you: NOTHING!    What do weight belts do? Don’t get me wrong, weight belts are a…

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Read more about the article Shin Splints: What? How? Why?

Shin Splints: What? How? Why?

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…

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Read more about the article Bulletproofing for Obstacle Course Racing

Bulletproofing for Obstacle Course Racing

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…

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Read more about the article What Makes a Youth Pitcher Elite?

What Makes a Youth Pitcher Elite?

All little leaguers aspire to be elite at their craft. We’ve watched tee ball games where kids can only throw the ball 5 feet. Then, magically, they hit a certain age where they are throwing the ball 90 ft with ease and control. What changed? How can we predict a player’s velocity and what skills are required to become elite? Many sports performance studies are focused around pitchers, however, we can still use this information to help with any baseball position!     What Causes Youth Baseball Players to Improve?…

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