ClareMotion Physical Therapy

01/20/2026

Runner with stubborn calf or foot pain? 🏃‍♂️👟

Sometimes progress comes from trying something different—especially when pain has been lingering longer than it should.

The frequent twitches of the calf shown in the video occur when the needle hits various trigger points within the muscle.

Dry needling to the calf muscles can help:
✔️ Reduce muscle tension and trigger points
✔️ Improve blood flow and tissue healing
✔️ Decrease referred pain into the foot and ankle
✔️ Restore normal movement for running mechanics

For many runners, calf dysfunction is a hidden driver of foot pain. Addressing it directly can be a game-changer when rest, stretching, or strengthening alone haven’t been enough.

Dry needling isn’t a standalone fix—but it’s a powerful tool within physical therapy to help reset the system so rehab can actually stick.
Chronic pain doesn’t mean permanent pain. Sometimes it just means the approach needs to change.

01/15/2026

Sled Pushes & Pulls = Total-Body Power 🔥

Sled work isn’t just “leg day.” When you push or pull a sled, your core, upper body, and lower body all have to work together—the same way they do in real life.

✅ Core stability: Bracing against the load builds deep trunk strength and control
✅ Lower body power: Quads, glutes, and calves drive force into the ground
✅ Upper body strength: Shoulders, arms, and upper back stay engaged the entire time
✅ Joint-friendly loading: Minimal eccentric stress means strong gains with less soreness
✅ Real-world carryover: Walking, lifting, pushing, pulling—this is functional strength

Sleds help rebuild strength safely and progressively.
They improve performance, work capacity, and resilience.

Train movements, not just muscles.
That’s how strength transfers outside the gym.

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from the ClareMotion Physical Therapy family! Wishing you all the joys of the holiday season🎄☃️❄️!

12/12/2025

Celebrating this absolute superstar! 🌟🏅

Huge congrats to on crushing the Rehoboth Beach Marathon and taking FIRST in her age group! 🙌🏻

12/08/2025

💥 Dealing with pinching pain in your shoulder?

Tightness in areas like your chest, trunk, and around your scapula can all affect how your shoulder joint (the glenohumeral joint) moves — leading to that sharp, pinching feeling.

This stretch series targets mobility through those key areas to help restore smoother movement and reduce strain.

✅ The first exercise starts easy — focusing on gentle rotation and scapular retraction.

🔥 Each one after gets progressively more advanced, challenging your shoulder’s range of motion in a controlled, pain-free way.

👉 Perform only if pain-free, and listen to your body throughout!

11/27/2025

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from the ClareMotion Physical Therapy team!

Today and every day, we’re grateful for our incredible patients and the trust you place in us. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey toward better movement, strength, and overall wellness 💪🏻!

Wishing our patients and our community a healthy, happy, and joyful holiday! 🧡🦃

11/20/2025

🧍‍♀️Do you have pain with prolonged standing?
Ever notice yourself leaning back when you stand? You might be in a “sway back” posture.

In this position, your abdominal muscles are disengaged, and the stress shifts to your low back leading to discomfort over time.

👉 These exercises target:

✔️ Strength & endurance in a neutral standing posture

✔️ Core control to resist being pulled off balance

✔️ Bonus: They challenge shoulder strength too!

Let’s build a stronger, more supported posture—one rep at a time 💪

11/05/2025

She did it!! 🎉🏃‍♀️ Our very own Dr. Hope crushed the NYC Marathon! 26.2 miles of pure determination, grit, and heart - we’re so proud of you! 💪💙

10/24/2025

Shoulder pain limiting your lifts? 💪
This patient came in with a pinching pain during any overhead movement.

After a manual therapy session that included:

👐 Passive movements
🔒 Muscle pinning & stretching
🔄 Joint mobilizations
🛠 Instrument-assisted soft tissue work

He left with full, pain-free shoulder movement!

Manual therapy plays a key role in helping tissues feel less sore and tight while improving joint mobility. This sets the stage for pain-free exercise and helps patients get back to working toward their goals.

10/16/2025

Huge congratulations to our amazing patient for crushing the SPAR Budapest Marathon! 🏃‍♂️💨

Your dedication, resilience, and hard work truly paid off and we’re so proud to have been part of your journey!👏

Here’s to many more miles and milestones ahead! 💪🎉

10/07/2025

Have you tried warm laser therapy yet? If not, this might be your sign!

Here at ClareMotion PT we use warm laser therapy for a multitude of reasons including scar/wound healing, to decrease inflammation, and to promote overall healing and recovery.

09/09/2025