Can Physical Therapy Fix Shoulder Pain Without Surgery?
Written by Dr. Josh Funk, DPT For most shoulder pain, and many rotator cuff problems, yes. Physical therapy is the first-line treatment for the majority of shoulder issues, and for a lot of them, conservative care produces results comparable to surgery. Surgery is reserved for specific cases, not the default. I know this one personally….
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Owings Mills, MD
Rehab 2 Perform is bringing dedicated pelvic floor physical therapy to our Owings Mills, MD location. If you have been searching for pelvic floor physical therapy near Owings Mills and driving across Baltimore County to get it, that drive just got a lot shorter. Pelvic floor physical therapy, what R2P calls Pelvic Health, is not…
How Long Does ACL Recovery Take? Usually 9 to 12 Months, But the Calendar Isn’t the Answer
For most people, returning to sport after ACL reconstruction takes 9 to 12 months. That’s the honest range. But the date is the least useful part of the answer. Recovery is governed by meeting objective criteria, not by hitting a number on the calendar, and a knee can feel fine while still being measurably weaker…
Dynamic and Static Stretches for the Hip, Knee, and Ankle
Training and competition put repetitive stress on the same structures over and over. The hip, knee, and ankle absorb most of it, which is exactly why they are usually the first areas to get chronically tight. The physical therapy team at Rehab 2 Perform put together the stretching routine above to address all three, and…
Postpartum Return to Running: A Timeline That Actually Makes Sense
Most postpartum moms who run want the same thing: a clear answer. When can I start? What does that first run back actually look like? And why does everything still feel off even after I got cleared? Postpartum return to running is one of the most common questions I hear in the clinic. It is…
Summer 2026 Mentorship Recap with Dr. Jones
Our mentorship at Rehab 2 Perform is built around monthly, small-group clinical conversations focused on leveling up our standard of care. Each session centers on a specific clinical topic, allowing us to align as a team, share applied clinical knowledge, and continually raise the bar for how we evaluate, treat, and progress our athletes. Beyond…
Can Physical Therapy Fix Back Pain Without Surgery? For Most People, Yes
For the large majority of low back pain, yes. Most low back pain is non-specific, which means it isn’t caused by something that needs a surgeon, and clinical guidelines point to active, conservative care like physical therapy as the first move, not surgery. The principle we treat by is simple: Modify is better than Rest….
Overstriding Running: What It Is and How to Fix It
By Dr. Rachelle Barrett, DPT — Performance Physical Therapist, Rehab 2 Perform Gambrills | July 2026 Most runners never know they are overstriding. They just know something feels harder than it should. A run that takes more out of them than the distance justifies. A vague tightness at the knee or hip that builds over…
Do You Need a Referral to See a Physical Therapist? In Maryland and Virginia, You Don’t
In Maryland and Virginia, you do not need a physician’s referral to start physical therapy. Direct access laws let you book an evaluation and begin treatment on your own decision. So when you’re dealing with pain or an injury, you can go straight to the licensed expert who treats it, without an extra doctor’s visit…
Inside the Postpartum Fitness Assessment: What Happens During Your Session
A lot of women arrive at their Postpartum Fitness Assessment not entirely sure what to expect. They know they want to get back to training. They’ve been cleared by their doctor. But no one has actually tested whether their body is ready for what they’re asking it to do. That’s what this session is built…