Meet Dr. Amber Robinson, DPT, CIDN
Amber grew up in Hampton, Virginia where she participated in many sports including gymnastics, track and field, cheerleading, softball, and tennis during her youth and high school years. She became interested in physical therapy early in college and went on to pursue a degree in Exercise Science from George Mason University. During her time as…
2022 Innovator of the Year
By Mike Willee (originally from WebPT Blog) This year’s Ascend marked a triumphant return to in-person events, and despite the interim, the event lost none of its verve and enthusiasm, as speakers and attendees alike shared their thoughts and feelings on the state of the PT industry and what PTs can do to change and…
Unhappy Gut? Here’s Why
How many are messing with you? Between the billion-dollar probiotic-supplement push, probiotic additives in food (probiotic chips!), and recent studies linking gut health to everything from mental well-being to cancer, the gut—those 25 feet of intestines sitting inside your core—seems to be the seat of all good health. Despite what manufacturers would have you believe,…
Foot Mobility
Improve Your Ankle & Foot Mobility Ankle & foot mobility play a huge role in your performance on the court. Dr. Drew from Rehab 2 Perform explores a number of different exercises, techniques and new tips to improve your balance and mobility. Check them out below. Mobility – How can you be efficient with your…
Meet Dr. Andrew – New in Bethesda
Why Did You Want to Become Involved in PT? I had a unique perspective growing up as a child. My mom had me when she was paralyzed. I quickly learned how powerful movement was, and that movement looked quite different from person to person. Like many kids growing up, I fell in love with sports…
15 Reasons you are so tired, and how 2 fix it
The most relatable statement of all time: “I’m exhausted.” Life is stressful, busy, and often feels like an impossible balancing act. Besides the demands of endless work tasks and social obligations, there are legit health reasons that could explain why you have lingering fatigue. If you’re chugging coffee on the regular and still wondering, Why…
Meet Dr. Matt
Why did you want to become involved in physical therapy? Originally, my own injuries as a child drew me towards the medical field. However, it was my passion for coaching that led me to Physical Therapy. I loved helping athletes reach their goals and coaching plays a huge role in the rehabilitation process. Physical therapy…
Best & Worst Foods for your Endurance
For many athletes, endurance is very important. But many everyday tasks also rely on endurance, such as walking your dog, cleaning the house and working physically demanding jobs. If you’ve ever felt winded after doing chores or light physical activity, it could be a sign that your endurance levels are low. “Endurance refers to the…
Meet Dr. Haley
Why did you want to become involved in physical therapy? Physical therapy is the perfect career to meld my passion for athletics and my interest in science. I love helping patients to return to their favorite activity and I find long-term success comes when patients understand the why behind the rehab process….
Make Running Easier with these 8 Mental Strategies
If you’re a runner, strengthening your mind is just as important as strengthening your muscles. When you train your mind, you can make runs feel great more often. In running, training your mind is just as important as training your body. That might seem odd considering it’s your lungs, legs and heart doing all the…