Progressive Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center

11/22/2025

💪 Self-Care Saturday Challenge! 💪
Progressive Physical Therapy is challenging YOU to invest 5 minutes in your body today.

Here’s your task:
Pick one area that’s been feeling tight or overworked and give it focused care.
Try a gentle stretch, a mobility drill, or a slow deep-breathing reset. Set a timer, stay present, and notice how your body responds.

Small actions add up—start with five minutes and build from there. Are you in? 🙌
— Progressive Physical Therapy

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11/19/2025

Are you having pain on the outside of your elbow? If so, it could be lateral epicondylitis. Dr. Eric Lawrence, DPT outlines 3 exercises we use to treat this condition in the video below!

11/15/2025

Come see Us today in Moorefield @ Hardy County Wellness Center for Balance Assessment! ❤️

11/14/2025

Are you or someone you know considering a knee replacement? See below for some information on knee replacement's for this month's Friday Facts!

Recovering from a total knee replacement (TKR) can be a challenging process, but physical therapy is a game-changer when it comes to regaining mobility and strength. After surgery, your knee needs time to heal, and physical therapy plays a critical role in helping you restore function. The main goals of rehab are to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and strengthen the muscles around your new knee to ensure it works smoothly and efficiently. With the right therapy, you’ll be able to walk, climb stairs, and perform daily tasks with greater ease and confidence.
Physical therapy after a knee replacement is tailored to each individual and helps speed up recovery by addressing specific needs. Your therapist will guide you through exercises designed to increase knee flexibility and strengthen the quadriceps and other muscles that support the knee joint. This improves stability and prevents complications such as stiffness, weakness, or improper gait patterns. Additionally, physical therapy helps manage post-surgery pain and swelling, ensuring you recover in the most effective way possible.
Beyond just the physical healing, physical therapy for total knee replacement offers long-term benefits. By improving strength, flexibility, and function, physical therapy helps you get back to enjoying activities you love, like walking, biking, and even light sports. It also reduces the risk of future injuries and helps prevent issues in the other joints, like the hips or lower back, which can become strained as you adjust your movement patterns. If you’re going to be undergoing a knee replacement, follow up with Progressive to speed your recovery and get back to living!

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11/11/2025

Progressive PT would like to THANK ALL of the Veterans and current active service men & women for our Freedom!! This is the Land of THE FREE….God Bless You & Your Families! God Bless The USA!!❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

11/08/2025

For this month staff spotlight Saturday we are featuring Rick Malloy, MPT from our Romney clinic!

Staff spotlight: Rick Malloy

Rick is a Masters of Physical Therapy that has been with Progressive Physical Therapy since 2012. Rick worked in our Cumberland clinic until 2023. At that time, he transferred to our clinic located in Romney, West Virginia secondary to growing demand in that area. Rick grew up in Frostburg Maryland and is a 1997 graduate of Beall High School. He continued his education with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology from Shenandoah University graduating in 2000. He then attended Shenandoah University where he obtained his Masters degree in Physical Therapy in 2003. Upon graduation from Shenandoah University in 2003, Rick worked at Memorial Hospital in Cumberland. He worked in various settings to include acute care, outpatient, wound care, as well as complex inpatient rehab. It was then in 2012 when Rick joined the Progressive team in Cumberland.

Rick enjoys treating a diverse population including postoperative orthopedics, balance dysfunction, low back pain, and various neurologic diagnoses including post stroke Rehab and the treatment of vertigo and vestibular rehabilitation. He is also very involved with local vendors to help patients to obtain various equipment based on individual patient need including wheelchairs and power wheelchairs.

When not working with his therapy family at Progressive, Rick lives in Fort Ashby West Virginia. He enjoys spending time with his wife Kateasta, his 2 daughters, Kylen and Adelyn, and their multitude of furry friends.

11/05/2025

11/01/2025

The correct answer for this month's Trivia question is B, the gluteal muscles. While a bridge will also activate the quadriceps muscles, the gluteal muscles perform the majority of the exercise!

10/30/2025

For this month's Trivia Thursday:

What is the main muscle group targeted when performing a standard bridge exercise (lying on your back and lifting your hips)?

A) Quadriceps
B) Gluteal muscles
C) Biceps
D) Deltoids

Drop your answer below and stay tuned for the answer this weekend! 👇 😄

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10/27/2025

For this month's "Mindful Monday" see below for some information on Box Breathing:

Today, let’s focus on one simple yet powerful mindfulness technique: box breathing — a method used by athletes, therapists, and even first responders to calm the mind and body. It’s easy: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, and hold again for 4 seconds. Repeat this a few times and notice how your heart rate slows, your thoughts settle, and your focus sharpens.

Taking just a few minutes each day for mindful breathing can help reduce stress, improve concentration, and even enhance physical recovery. Whether you’re managing pain, building strength, or simply navigating a busy day, mindfulness can be an important part of your overall wellness. 💙

Try it today — pause, breathe, and be present. Your mind and body will thank you.

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10/25/2025

Come join us for some Candy and Fun in Romney with your favorite Romney PPT CREW!!! 🎃🍭🍬