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Best Cleats for Turf
Posted on: Monday, October 7, 2019
The NFL Musculoskeletal Committee has coordinated extensive research on athletic shoe safety and performance. The committee has developed laboratory tests that evaluate which cleats best permit release on synthetic turf during potentially injurious loading.
» Read moreNew study shows why people gain weight as they get older
Posted on: Thursday, October 3, 2019
Many people struggle to keep their weight in check as they get older. Now new research at Karolinska Institute has uncovered why that is: Lipid turnover in the fat tissue decreases during ageing and makes it easier to gain weight, even if we don’t eat more or exercise less than before. T
» Read moreDo You Know Your Movement Vital Signs?
Posted on: Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Research is now showing the importance of moving properly for health. Let's take a look at some of the numbers you can use to quantify your movement health.
» Read moreMeet KC, DPT Student
Posted on: Friday, September 27, 2019
A DPT Student from the University of Vermont, KC is working with Dr. Fatzinger in Mt. Airy. She has always been intrigued with the human body and the systems that work together to allow us to move and perform. A 3 sport athlete from Philly, she attended UVM earning her BS in Exercise and Movement Science before enrolling in their DPT program. Through joining the UVM Olympic Weightlifting team, she discovered CrossFit and has fell in love with the sport since, and enjoys working with that...
» Read moreOptimists Live Longer
Posted on: Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Whether we see this glass as half full or half empty may say something about our chances of living beyond the age of 85, according to a new study from BU and Harvard
» Read more7 Myths About PT
Posted on: Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Physical therapists are movement experts who help people reduce pain, improve or restore mobility, and stay active throughout life. But there are some common misconceptions that often discourage people from seeking physical therapist treatment. It's time to debunk 7 common myths about physical therapy...
» Read moreWelcome Dr. Stephanie Hamilton
Posted on: Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Welcome Dr. Stephanie Hamilton to R2P3! Stephanie joins the team in Mt. Airy after recently graduating from Shenandoah University, and had a rotation with Dr. Fatzinger earlier this Spring. Experiencing a major knee injury at JMU her junior year made her realize the true importance and life changing impact that physical therapy can have on individuals lives.
» Read more5 Tips to Manage Chronic Pain
Posted on: Friday, September 13, 2019
How to Manage Chronic Pain - Knowledge, Keep Moving, Spend Time with a PT, Focus Less on Imaging, The Mental Game
» Read moreTyler Cosner, DPT Student
Posted on: Friday, September 6, 2019
Meet Tyler! A DPT student from the U, he is working with Dr. Zach Baker in both Frederick and Mt. Airy. A native of Florida, Tyler has a personal training background and even started his own mobile personal training company before entering the University of Miami's DPT program. Excited to be in Maryland, Tyler is eager to engage with all of our clients and get out into the Community.
» Read moreEarly Sports Specialization
Posted on: Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Early Sports Specialization Is Associated With Upper Extremity Injuries in Throwers and Fewer Games Played in Major League Baseball. Conclusion: Professional baseball players who participated in multiple sports in high school played in more major league games and experienced lower rates of upper and lower extremity injuries than players who played only baseball in high school.
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