Youth Athletes & Concussions
New research brings good news to the 1.1 million to 1.9 million American kids who suffer sport-related concussions each year. The typical medical recommendations – absence from school, long days in dark rooms with no phone or electronics, and most importantly, strict avoidance of physical activity – might soon go the way of “Take two…
Powerful Tactics by Mentally Strong People
While one toxic person may use manipulation and lies, another may resort to intimidation and incivility. And if you're not careful, people like that can take a serious toll on your well-being.
The No. 1 Thing You Can Do to Improve Your Physical Therapy Experience
Dealing with the pain and limited mobility associated with an injury or illness can be stressful for so many reasons. You might have questions like, “How long will I be sidelined?” and “What do I need to do to get better?” Or maybe you’re worried about how you’ll pick your children up from school, walk…
Is Icing Injuries Still the Way to go?
Today, ice packs have become as ubiquitous as aspirin — they’re a fixture in every athletic training facility and sold in drugstores throughout the country. Cold baths and ice tubs have also become one of sport’s most popular recovery aids. Nearly every high school, college and pro trainer’s room has at least one ice tub,…
Balance Doesn’t Have to Slip Away
Original Article – https://articles.latimes.com/2011/may/02/health/la-he-balance-20110502 You wobble slightly stepping off a curb, then down you go. In the second or two before you hit the pavement, you wonder what happened to that great sense of balance you used to have. Balance doesn’t stay steady throughout life. Like muscles and bones, steadiness can deteriorate if not maintained….
Accepted Insurances
For your convenience, Rehab 2 Perform accepts an extensive list of insurance providers including, but not limited to the following: Aetna (including Meritan and Coventry) Align Networks Auto Insurance Blue Cross Blue Shield (including Carefirst, Anthem and Highmark) Cigna / ASH (American Specialty Health) Corvel Medicare Tricare United Healthcare (including MDIPA, GEHA and Humana) Workers Compensation…
Is it the Shoes!? What is right for you.
Often times body pain originates from the the feet up. If your foundation isn’t stable, level, and properly aligned, you risk increased ground reaction force impacting your joints and spine. Here are tips regarding foot types, gait types, and shoe types, to determine what’s right for you.
Sleep – ‘The Magic Pill’ for Athletic Performance
“There’s a 100 percent correlation in quality of sleep to performance on the field,” says Steve Smith, senior director of health, wellness and performance for Washington’s professional basketball team, the Wizards. “Acutely and chronically, sleep impacts reaction time, alertness and the ability to play to talent level.” Studies have shown that getting a good night’s…
Set Goals As You Enter PT
When you kick off a new project at work, chances are you spend a fair amount of time setting and reviewing goals. These goals help you—and those you’ll be working with—get a clear sense of what you’re looking to achieve and begin to map out a plan of attack. These same principles apply when going…
Entrepreneur Magazine 360 List
R2P named one of the ‘Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America’ by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur 360 List