BEAT Physical Therapy

01/13/2025

11/08/2024

We’re excited to welcome Lindsay Haack, our newest Physical Therapist Assistant, to the team!
Lindsay has been in the outpatient physical therapy setting since 2021 as a PT tech, student, and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. She has a strong commitment to patient care, as well as a passion for helping individuals restore movement and live pain-free. Lindsay received her Associates in both Physical Therapist Assistant and General Studies at Howard Community College. She strives for continuous learning, using evidence-based research and clinical experience throughout treatments. In her spare time, she loves to Ski, travel, and spend time with her Fiancé and three cats.

We’re thrilled to have her on board as we continue to provide care to our community!

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween

10/22/2024

WHY PHYSICAL THERAPY?
Physical Therapist are allied health medical professionals who are movement specialists. We team up with our physical therapy assistants to evaluate and treat patients with physical impairments like pain, stiffness, lack of mobility, balance deficits, weakness, decreased coordination and overall functional disabilities. We provide conservative treatment that may help prevent surgeries and worsening of symptoms, which can then improve function and quality of life.
We are more than happy to provide a consult if you will benefit from our services. For more information, call our office at 410-884-0003.
Let’s all get moving!!!

Most Americans do not move enough. The good news is that regular physical activity is one of the easiest ways to improve your quality of life and reduce your risk for chronic disease. Here are 10 benefits of exercise.

09/06/2024

Please support RCO (Rommy’s Charitable Organization) on their annual fundraising event on Nov 16th and 17th. All proceeds will help sponsor 110 orphans and children with their food, health and psychosocial well-being and living conditions. RCO is a non-profit organization dedicated to Dr. Suzan Abdo’s son and our friend, Rommy Warrak, in continuing his legacy of helping others. We hope to see you there!!

09/01/2024

Enjoy your long weekend everyone!!! - Beat PT Family
(from left to right: Emma, Feliks, Safia, Kayleigh, Jason, Day, Leyly and Sana. missing Priya)

08/29/2024

Support our local FIT4MOM Howard County!❤️💯

🎶We are F A M I L Y!🎶

We had so much fun, we decided to do it again!

Join us for a FAMILY Stroller Strides class on Saturday, August 31st at 9am at Wilde Lake Park! Bring your husband, wife, partner, fiance, another Mom friend or your own Mama, Auntie or pal in your life to join in on the fun! 💪🏻☀️👨‍👩‍👧👩‍👩‍👧 We will incorporate partner exercises and family-themed songs! Coming solo? We’ve got you, Mama! All moves will be able to transfer into traditional exercises from our usual Stroller Strides classes 😉

**Kiddos ages 5 and under will still be required to be secured in a stroller or a wagon / Kiddos joining 6+ can bring a portable chair or picnic blanket/towel and sit next to Mama/family as we move around the park - this is for EVERYONE’s safety and we appreciate your understanding!❤️

🥯Stick around for a Bagel Brunch at 10am from Panera! We will have bagels/cream cheese/butter, fruit salad, and orange juice!

Let’s celebrate the end of summer together as a big FIT4MOM Howard County Family! See you there, everyone!

📣Register HERE for class:
https://fit4mom-howardcounty.pike13.com/e/213709334

08/23/2024

Great day to be out! Enjoying this great weather with the best co-workers! ⛳️ 🏌🏼‍♀️

07/15/2024

Moving into a new space was definitely tough but yes, we’re now settled in. Thank you all for the support during this transition! We look forward to seeing you! 😊💯

06/14/2024

Got knee pain?
Common signs/symptoms of patellar tendinitis:
Pain below the knee cap
Swelling may be present around the patellar tendon
Tender to touch below the knee cap (patellar tendon)
Pain can occur with initial movement, but then subsides the more you move (warm-up)
Pain usually with going downstairs
Often an overuse injury (i.e. repeating jumping and running)

If you’re experiencing a combination of these things, there’s a chance you may have patellar tendinitis. We can definitely help out with treating this condition, so contact our office to schedule an appointment!

06/06/2024

A little surprise for Beth Cohen

06/03/2024

Calling all the ladies 📣

🥁DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!

Our exciting special announcement is that starting NEXT Monday, June 10th, we are holding ALL Monday and Friday Stroller Strides classes at Color Burst Park in the Merriweather District!!🎉

We are SO excited for this new space in the heart of Columbia, surrounded by local eateries + shops as well as cooling off at the SplashPad for some amazing post class hangs!

Be sure to catch us there next Monday, next Friday and ALL summer long! ☀️

Thank you + for this incredible opportunity in support of small, locally owned businesses of Howard County❤️

06/03/2024

PELVIC FLOOR ISSUES? What are those? Many women tend to avoid discussing these issues.
- Are you leaking when you cough, sneeze, run, lift and/or jump?
- Are you having trouble holding the urge to p*e?
- Do you feel pressure or heaviness on your pelvic and/or vaginal region when you are walking?
- Do you have pain with s*x?
- Are you having trouble with bowel movements after delivering your child?
- Do you have severe menstrual cramping and pain?
You may have pelvic floor dysfunction.

Do not settle for believing that these are normal after childbirth. They are COMMON but not NORMAL! Talk to your pelvic floor PT for a consult.

You can schedule for a free consult with our pelvic floor PT, call our office at 410-884-0003. You don’t have to go through these issues alone. We are here to help!

06/01/2024

BEAT Physical Therapy in Columbia MD is looking for talented and energetic individuals to fill in our job opening for part-time or full-time Outpatient Physical Therapist. Candidates must have great patient care and customer service skills. We are currently hiring only the best candidates who can help us assist our patients in achieving their optimal functional performance.
1-on-1 time with patients (40 min follow-up sessions and 80 min evaluations). No Double Booking!! We value work-life balance for our clinicians and provide the best working environment possible. Please email [email protected] to send your application. Looking forward to hearing from you!

05/18/2024

Congratulations to one of our previous PT technician/supervisor, Ar Peters who just graduated his Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing! We are so proud of you!! 🎉💯👏🏽

01/09/2024

Should I be concerned about the sound my joints make?

Joint noises (crepitus) are common occurrences that can happen throughout one’s daily life. If there is no pain associated with the noise, it is usually harmless and may not need further attention. Here are a few reasons these noises can come about:

1. Gas bubbles releasing in the fluids within our joints (i.e. when cracking your knuckles)
2. Tendons and ligaments connect from one bone to another within a joint which influences our movement. As we move the joint, the tendons and ligaments move over the boney regions and this can cause a snapping or pop sensation/noise.
3. Sounds created by loss of cartilage at the surface of the joint where two or more bones meet.

However, if you have pain associated with the sounds your joints may make, this can be indicative of a pathology that may require further evaluation. If this is you, come in to see one of our therapists at BEAT Physical Therapy!

01/03/2024

How to improve overhead reaching strength?

Hello, my name is Jason Lee and I am a physical therapist at BEAT Physical Therapy. A common issue with shoulder pain is the difficulty to reach overhead without pain. In the context that you already have FULL shoulder range of motion, here is an easy progression you can implement at a gym utilizing the adjustable benches to improve on overhead reaching strength.

Incline Bench Press (low -> high)
You can start at a low position and work towards a high incline which mimics the act of reaching overhead. As you reach a higher incline position, if you notice you have pain, lower the incline back down and instead, increase the resistance/weight used. As strength improves overtime, you can try to progress to a higher incline again in the future.

**Disclaimer: If you’re experiencing shoulder pain, please come in to get it evaluated! This is just a simple exercise progression that may not address a more complex shoulder issue.

01/02/2024

Wishing you all a blessed and healthy 2024!