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Your Roadmap 2 Recovery Postpartum

Postpartum Core & Pelvic Floor Healing: Your Roadmap to Recovery Recovering from childbirth is a big deal—physically, emotionally, and everything in between. As a pelvic health physical therapist (and yes, also a mom who’s been through it!), I know firsthand how important it is to support your body through the healing process—especially when it comes…

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The Running and Sleep Connection

How Rest Impacts Performance and Injury Recovery By a Physical Therapist & Runner Who Loves a Good Nap Let’s get one thing straight — runners are tough. We brave early mornings, unpredictable weather, and grueling miles. But there’s one performance tool many runners still overlook: sleep. As a physical therapist and runner, I’ve seen firsthand…

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Pickleball Upper Body Warm-Up

4 Essential Moves to Loosen Up and Play Strong – Your Best Pickleball Upper Body Warm-Up Just finished the video? Then you’re already one step closer to feeling more mobile, powerful, and pain-free on the pickleball court. These four upper body warm-up moves are quick, effective, and perfect for prepping your shoulders, spine, and core…

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Shoulder Health: Maintain Arm Strength & Stability

Arm Care & Shoulder Health for Baseball Players (and Active Adults!) Taking care of your arm isn’t just for pitchers—shoulder strength and stability are key for anyone who throws, lifts, or trains regularly. This comprehensive arm care routine targets the shoulder, scapular muscles, elbow, and grip, helping improve performance while reducing the risk of injury….

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Safe Pregnancy Exercises

Safe Pregnancy Exercises Exercise During Pregnancy: What’s Safe & How to Feel Strong Staying active during pregnancy isn’t just safe—it’s encouraged! But figuring out which exercises are actually beneficial (and which might be too much) can feel a little overwhelming when your body is changing week by week. At Rehab 2 Perform, we’re here to…

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Do Your Shoes Affect Your Running?

When it comes to running shoes, there’s no “one-size-fits-all”—and that’s a good thing. As physical therapists, we often get asked: What’s the best running shoe? The truth is, the best shoe is the one that works with your body and your mechanics. The right pair can help reduce your risk of injury, improve comfort, and…

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Knee Pain from Squats & Jumps?

Here’s How 2 Protect Your Joints in Functional Fitness Knee pain is one of the most common complaints I hear from athletes and fitness enthusiasts. If your workouts involve frequent squats, box jumps, lunges, or plyometrics, it’s no surprise your knees take a beating. While knee pain is often dismissed as “just part of training,”…

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Pelvic Floor Health- What is a Kegel?

Now that you’ve watched the video, let’s break it down a bit more. A Kegel is a simple but powerful exercise that targets the pelvic floor muscles—the muscles that act like a hammock to support your bladder, uterus (in women), rectum, and other pelvic organs. Strengthening these muscles can have a big impact on your…

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We love the Reston Community!

Thank You to The Reston Letter for the Feature! Big thanks to The Reston Letter for spotlighting our newest location in Reston, VA! We’re excited to bring our performance-based approach to rehab and wellness to this vibrant community. Here’s a quick look at what makes R2P Reston unique: 📞 Learn more or book online: rehab2perform.com/reston-va🔗…

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Running after Injury – Master the Return

Running After Injury: Expert Physical Therapy Tips for a Safe Comeback  By a Physical Therapist & Runner Who’s Been There Let’s be real: getting sidelined by an injury is frustrating. As a physical therapist and an avid runner myself, I know the emotional and physical toll that comes with not being able to hit the…

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