Performance Physical Therapy Bethesda

Still Struggling with Knee Pain? Why Physical Therapy May Be the Missing Link

by Zachary CohenPosted on July 31, 2025August 21, 2025

We recently worked with an athlete who came to us months after injuring his knee during a workout at the gym. After seeing his doctor, he was told there was nothing structurally wrong—no damage on imaging, no major red flags. The advice? Take a couple of weeks off and slowly return to exercise. Fast forward several months, and he was still modifying workouts and struggling with lingering pain and frustration. Sound familiar?

Why Shoulder Injuries Are So Complex

by Zachary CohenPosted on July 24, 2025August 21, 2025

At Cohen Health and Performance, we specialize in physical therapy in Bethesda and physical therapy in McLean for active adults and athletes who want to get back to the activities they love. One of the most common mistakes we see in traditional care—yes, even among other physical therapists—is a failure to appreciate how complex the shoulder really is.

Having a 6-Pack Is Overrated?!

by Zachary CohenPosted on July 17, 2025

When it comes to fitness, the six-pack — those visible abs known as the rectus abdominis — gets all the glory. But from a physical therapy and spine health standpoint, it’s time we set the record straight: having a 6-pack is overrated.

What Africa’s Maasai Tribe Can Teach Us About Movement

by Zachary CohenPosted on July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

After recently returning from an unforgettable trip to Tanzania and Kenya, I’ve found myself reflecting on more than just the incredible wildlife we encountered on safari. The people also left an imprint — particularly the Maasai tribe, whose way of life offers some insights into human movement and performance.

You Don’t Just Have a “Bad Back”

by Zachary CohenPosted on July 3, 2025August 21, 2025

At Cohen Health and Performance, I’ve had the privilege of helping countless individuals overcome chronic back pain—pain that’s persisted for months, years, or even decades. One thing I hear often is:
“I just have a bad back.”

Extension Related Back Pain with Hypermobility

by Zachary CohenPosted on June 26, 2025

If you’re an active adult or athlete with hypermobility, recovering from back pain can be especially frustrating. What works for most people—like stretching or simply “moving more”—can actually make things worse if your joints already move too much.

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