Posts by Dr. Josh Funk
Why Does My Knee Hurt When I Run?
Written by Dr. Josh Funk, DPT It depends, and that’s the honest answer worth trusting. Knee pain could be a variety of different conditions, and it isn’t typically the result…
Read MoreCan Physical Therapy Fix Shoulder Pain Without Surgery?
Written by Dr. Josh Funk, DPT For most shoulder pain, and many rotator cuff problems, yes. Physical therapy is the first-line treatment for the majority of shoulder issues, and for…
Read MoreHow Long Does ACL Recovery Take? Usually 9 to 12 Months, But the Calendar Isn’t the Answer
For most people, returning to sport after ACL reconstruction takes 9 to 12 months. That’s the honest range. But the date is the least useful part of the answer. Recovery…
Read MoreCan Physical Therapy Fix Back Pain Without Surgery? For Most People, Yes
For the large majority of low back pain, yes. Most low back pain is non-specific, which means it isn’t caused by something that needs a surgeon, and clinical guidelines point…
Read MoreDo You Need a Referral to See a Physical Therapist? In Maryland and Virginia, You Don’t
In Maryland and Virginia, you do not need a physician’s referral to start physical therapy. Direct access laws let you book an evaluation and begin treatment on your own decision.…
Read MoreRehab 2 Perform Clinicians Earn Board Certification as Sports Certified Specialists
At Rehab 2 Perform, we have always believed that the people in our clinics define the standard of care our patients receive. This month, four Sports Certified Specialist physical therapists…
Read MorePhysical Therapy vs. Personal Training: The Difference, the Overlap, and Why You Might Want Both
A physical therapist is a licensed healthcare provider, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, trained to diagnose and treat injury, pain, and movement problems. A personal trainer holds a fitness certification…
Read MoreHow Do You Return to Sport Safely After Injury? Inside One Athlete’s Comeback at 46
Returning to sport safely after injury comes down to rebuilding in the right order instead of rushing back to where you were. At Rehab 2 Perform, that means working through…
Read MoreHow Fitness-Forward Physical Therapy Is Different From Traditional Physical Therapy
Traditional physical therapy has a clear goal: reduce pain and restore function. That’s not wrong. But for anyone who wants to do more than get back to baseline, it’s not…
Read MoreWhat Is Movement Health – And Why It Determines Whether You Stay Active for Life
Movement health is your body’s capacity to move the way it was designed to: competently, with enough capacity to handle load, and conditioned to sustain it over time. At Rehab…
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