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Dr. Josh Funk was featured on Hardwood Hustle Podcast hosted by Adam Bradley and TJ Resene on August 10th, 2017. Episode 126 – Josh FunkIn today’s episode Physical Therapist and business owner Dr. Josh Funk joins us to share some of his story, passion, thoughts on athlete training, and much more! Josh is the owner of…

Rehab 2 Perform Sponsors Seneca Valley Fundraiser Rehab 2 Perform recently sponsored a fundraiser for one of Germantown's most historic high schools, Seneca Valley. Thefundraiser for Seneca Valley was the 7th Annual Pride of the Valley Golf Tournament and was held on Friday, June 9th at Rattlewood Golf Course. Rattlewood is located in Mt. Airy, Maryland…

Rehab 2 Perform Wins Frederick Small Business of the Year In the 20th anniversary of the Entrepreneur Council Awards for the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, Rehab 2 Perform won the Small Business of the Year. The Small Business of the Year award is for a for profit business whose annual revenue is less than…

WHAT IS IASTM (INSTRUMENT ASSISTED SOFT-TISSUE MOBILIZATION)?  IASTM refers to the use of a specifically crafted therapeutic tool to perform work on fascia and other connective and soft tissue. These tools are designed to allow for optimal pressure to be placed over a smaller surface area. This design reduces friction and allows for more precise…

WHAT IS THE Y BALANCE TEST? The YBT is an extensively researched test that is proven to be reliable in assessing an athlete’s risk of injury and symmetry with functional movement patterns. The YBT can be utilized for measuring pre and post rehabilitation performance, improvement after performance enhancement programs, dynamic balance for fitness programs, and…

WHAT IS THE FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT SCREEN?  The FMS is a total body movement based assessment that it used to identify range of motion, flexibility, strength, balance and coordination deficits. The FMS identifies the factors that predispose individuals to a higher likelihood of injury, allowing our Physical Therapists to focus on those spots of weakness. It…

WHAT IS BURSITIS? Bursitis in an inflammatory condition affecting the fluid-filled sacs, bursae, that act as a cushion between our bones and surrounding tendons. It can happen anywhere throughout the body, but is commonly found in the shoulder, hip and elbow. The subacromial bursa is commonly involved in rotator cuff and other shoulder pathologies. The…

DRY NEEDLING CHEAT SHEET Dry needling is the practice of placing a thin monofilament needle into the skin and muscle at a myofascial trigger point. The exact mechanism of dry needling is not known.     There is evidence to show mechanical and biochemical effects as a result of the intervention, which result in a favorable…

  ACL INJURY Tears of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) are common in athletes who participate in sports that include cutting, jumping and physical contact.  The ligament acts as one of the main stabilizing structures of the knee, as it limits anterior translation and excessive rotation of the tibia.  While typically a sturdy ligament, it…

  SPRAINS VS. STRAINS A sprain is an injury to a ligament, the fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to other bones. Ligaments acts as a stabilizing structure in the musculoskeletal system and limit excessive motion in joints. A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon.  Muscles are the contractile tissues that facilitate…