Fitness Forum Physical Therapy

02/25/2026

We are open! Come see us ❤️

02/23/2026

Our Annapolis team has the Olympic spirit!

02/22/2026

Our team builds personalized plans for patients who are recovering from heart-related incidents or living with cardiovascular considerations—always in coordination with physician guidance and any cardiac rehab recommendations.

Aquatic therapy: a gentle place to restart (and rebuild)
Why water helps:
*Buoyancy reduces stress on joints and supports the body, making movement feel easier.
*Water immersion creates hydrostatic pressure, which can influence circulation and venous return and change how the cardiovascular system responds during exercise.
*For many people, water workouts feel joint-friendly while still supporting cardiovascular conditioning.

Aquatic therapy is not “the easy way out.” Done correctly, it’s a smart way to rebuild endurance, mobility, and strength—especially early on or when orthopedic pain is also part of the picture.

02/21/2026

Looking for your next adventure? Join the team that feels more like family. We are hiring for orthopedic physical therapists (full- and part-time) in Delaware & Maryland. Come build your career with us!
We're hiring therapists who want more than just a job -- Join our team and enjoy:
✓ Professional Growth: 4 Residency/Certification Programs with NO reduction in pay or hours
✓ Dedicated Mentorship: Comprehensive support for new therapists
✓ Weekly Pay + 6 Paid Holidays
✓ Complete Benefits Package: Affordable health insurance, $0 copay telehealth, vision/dental
✓ 401(k) with 4% Match
Apply today and discover why our team members call us more than a workplace—we're family!

02/20/2026

FAQs: What if I had a stroke—does PT help my heart too?
After stroke, appropriate physical activity and exercise can support cardiovascular fitness and function, in addition to walking and balance.

Why would aquatic therapy be recommended?
Water can reduce joint stress while still allowing meaningful exercise. Immersion also changes cardiovascular responses through hydrostatic pressure effects.

02/18/2026

What physical therapy focuses on after a heart incident:
1) Rebuilding endurance without overdoing it: PT helps you gradually improve stamina, using carefully dosed activity, rest breaks, and pacing strategies.
2) Strength, mobility, and confidence for real life - Many people notice: General weakness, Reduced mobility and flexibility, Difficulty with stairs, transfers, or walking distances
3) Balance and stability—especially after a stroke: PT often includes gait training, balance work, strengthening, and functional practice—so “getting around” feels easier and safer again.
4) Education you can actually use

Physical therapy can complement your journey—and for many people, PT becomes the practical bridge between “I’m cleared to move” and “I feel like myself again.”

02/15/2026

Take a hike ... we like Cape Henlopen State Park

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day from our physical therapy teams in Delaware and Maryland!

02/12/2026

A heart event—whether it’s a heart attack, heart surgery, heart failure episode, or a stroke—can leave you feeling like your body has turned into unfamiliar territory. One day you’re “fine,” and the next you’re navigating fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, balance changes, or the simple fear of doing too much.

February is recognized as Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health and the importance of recovery after a heart event.

Here’s the good news: movement is often part of the medicine—when it’s the right movement, at the right time, with the right guidance. That’s where physical therapy comes in. Learn more: https://aquacarephysicaltherapy.com/health_articles/heart-month-how-physical-therapy-can-help/

Discover how physical therapy can support your recovery journey during heart month and help you regain strength after a heart event.

02/08/2026

Put the phone down ... unless you are using it to do home exercises we provided ;-)

02/04/2026

Pelvic floor therapy can often be relieving for menstrual symptoms, so don't feel like you have to cancel your pelvic floor appointment when you're on your period! (Unless of course you're not feeling well and would rather reschedule)
Although we're trained to be able to do internal when you're bleeding, there are plenty of external treatment options and exercises we can do if you're not up for the internal that day!