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This year’s Top 50 recognizes Frederick County’s young professionals under 40 who are leaders of their industry. They demonstrate leadership, give back to the community and add significant value to their company and its culture. Response to the program was very strong and the Frederick County Office of Economic Development received 286 nominations! It is a…

The pushup test is a quick and easy way to assess the muscle strength and endurance of the chest and arms. Begin in a push up position. In a controlled manner, lower your chest to floor level and immediately press back to the starting position. Maintain a consistent tempo without extended pauses between repetitions. The…

Columbia, MD – Rip It Events announces its partnership with Rehab 2 Perform for the upcoming 2022 season. As the Official Physical Therapy Partner, Rehab 2 Perform will provided onsite solutions at races to improve movement, increase physicality and help athletes perform. Additionally, athletes will benefit from Rehab 2 Perform’s newest location in Columbia, MD,…

This Is How Long Alcohol Really Stays in Your System For some, longer than others. Let’s face it: We all know that drinking copious amounts of alcohol isn’t healthy or good for the body for a lot of reasons. Whether you have a little too much fun a few times a year and totally feel…

From Eye of Annapolis When you are injured, it is critical to get back to 100% (whatever that is for you) as soon and as safely as possible. Rehab 2 Perform is a new physical therapy practice in Annapolis that approaches healing from a different angle. We sat down with Dr. Josh Funk, the founder of the…

The Explosive Control Test compares an athlete’s ability to produce explosive power with and without contribution from the arms. The test consists of two-parts: performing a typical broad jump hands-free, and performing a broad jump with the hand placed on the hips. Measure the length of each jump and compare performance by calculating the percentage…

Why did you want to become involved in physical therapy? As far back as I can remember I have always been fascinated with movement. As a kid, zoology seemed to be my calling. I was just mesmerized by the amazing power, speed, strength and endurance some animals possessed. As I grew older, however, I became…

Oh the holidays, the most wonderful time of the year, somehow leaving us simultaneously filled with joy and a dash of regret all rolled into one when January comes around. But, remember to cut yourself some slack, it is possible to indulge in those Christmas cookies and a few extra cocktails without having to give up…

The 300 yard shuttle run is a test of maximal anaerobic power. Set up requires 25 yards of flat surface where the athlete will run. The goal of the test is to complete 300 yards of maximal running (12 lengths of 25 yards) as fast as possible. This test can be used with field athletes…

The 2-1-2 Bound for Symmetry is a test which looks to evaluate impact control and single leg maximal power. This test differs from other tests of single leg power as it involves a dynamic start, uses momentum to challenge the testing leg, and removes the skill associated with a single leg hop landing. The test…