Aquacare/Fitness Forum Physical TherapyHip Pain
Feeling tight or sore in your hips during workouts? You’re not alone.Hip pain is one of the most common complaints we see in athletes—especially those who love the challenge of CrossFit, Hyrox, and high-intensity strength circuits. With movements like squats, lunges, cleans, kettlebell swings, and box jumps, your hips are working overtime. While these exercises […]
Physical Therapy can fix your posture If you’ve tried stretching or adjusting your workstation but still experience pain in your neck, shoulders, or wrists, physical therapy may be the missing piece. Is your posture causing you pain? Physical therapists are movement experts who can pinpoint the root cause of your pain and create a treatment […]
Why Your Desk Matters Your desk is where you spend a big portion of your day — but is it working for you or against you? A poorly arranged workstation is one of the leading causes of neck, shoulder, and wrist pain among office workers. Ergonomics is the science of fitting the workplace to the […]
Physical therapy clinic is accepting new patients Fitness Forum Physical Therapy will open its newest location in Kent Island on Monday, August 4. The full-service physical therapy clinic will offer gym-based and aquatic physical therapy services. Shaun Taylor Bevins, PT, MPT, is a local therapist to Kent Island, serving the Centreville/Stevensville community for 15 years! […]
Falls don’t have to be a part of aging. 1 in 4 adults over 65 experiences a fall each year—and many of those falls are preventable. Whether you’re walking across the room or stepping off a curb, small changes to your daily habits and environment can make a big difference in staying safe, steady, and […]
By Melinda O’Bier, PTA Road trips are an exciting way to explore new places, but long hours in the car can take a toll on your body. Sitting for extended periods can lead to back pain, stiff muscles, and poor circulation, making your journey uncomfortable. Fortunately, with a few simple adjustments and mindful habits, you […]
If you or someone you love is dealing with achy, stiff joints, you’re not alone. We’re talking about osteoarthritis today – that pesky condition that makes your knees creak and your fingers feel like they’re staging a rebellion. But don’t worry, we’ve got some good news about how physical therapy is changing the game for […]
What is dance medicine and how is it different from regular sports medicine? Dance medicine is a specialized field of medicine known as the field of dance medicine that focuses on the care and treatment of dancers. As performance athletes, dancers are prone to unique types of injuries, both acute and chronic. Dance medicine […]
By Claire Nelson, PT, DPT, Aquacare – Berlin Lacing up the sneakers and heading out to the trails for a run may be tempting, however if you have not been running in some time or if you are still recuperating from an injury, it is best to make a plan before impulsively jumping back […]
What is Aquatic Therapy? Aquatic therapy has been used for centuries as a vital part of medical treatment. Its benefits have been recognized since the days of the Greeks and Romans and continue to be praised today. Aquatic therapy provides benefits for a multitude of populations such as injured athletes, spine, arthritis, and fibromyalgia sufferers […]
By Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, Aquacare Physical Therapy Are you a pickler? Picklers are people who play pickleball, named the fastest-growing sport in America three years in a row. People of all ages embrace pickleball because it is a fun fast-paced game that is competitive but also creates camaraderie among players. Any healthcare provider […]
By Katie Oakley, PTA, Aquacare Physical Therapy – Salisbury ASTM is a form of manual therapy known as instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. IASTM uses handheld instruments coupled with specialized forms of massage to help physical therapists identify areas of restrictions and break up scar tissue. When an injury occurs to soft tissue, scar tissue may […]