Megan Rich Physical & Aquatic Therapy, Wellness Center

04/15/2023

Covering back stage physical therapy for Neuro Tour this weekend. Delightful cast. Have you seen this new musical and what did you think?

05/13/2021

Laughed so hard watching this, just had to share to make you laugh too!

04/01/2021

03/25/2021

Pointe Readiness Tests are useful for dancer’s of all styles as basic skills are assessed. Start with parent and student education, introduce the tests and desired outcomes, then assess 6 months later! Great for rehabbing dancers and dancers already on pointe.

03/25/2021

Successful first DANCE SMART Club Meeting today! Thank you to Darby Pack, Director of Maryland Academy of Dance for being a supportive, directive, and inspiring co host! Virtual Clubees enjoyed conversation about pre pointe assessments being used for other populations as training guide, how to interpret results in relation to pronation and hallux valgus issues in young dancers, and how to manage. It was fun just to be together! Next meeting to discuss turns, turn progressions, etc. Bring questions, ideas, and share your dance!

03/25/2021

Going Beyond Ordinary.........Brian Rich escorting patient to her car..........and patient enjoying the effort! That's my guy!🥰

10/14/2019

Since Addison Husband’s pre pointe assessment and early technique conditioning work with Megan Rich she has excelled in her pointe work! She was honored to win a first place scholarship for her age group at the 2019 Maryland Dance Festival last weekend. Addie is going to apply her $125 toward continued training at The Dance Conservatory (TDC) at The St. Paul’s Schools under the direction of Natasha Cooper Rhodes. Addie is thrilled to be granted a full tuition scholarship to attend the 5 week summer festival at Maryland Youth Ballet in 2020. Keep going Addie!

01/11/2017

Great performance in Baltimore and DC! These dancers take a beating and working with them was like wrestling alligators! I'm more sore than them, and I am sure I slept better than them! Quite nice to be able to see the show also between therapy sessions. Listening to Bach while watching breakers was a unique experience. The Hippodrome brings us wonderful opportunities, don't miss out! Mama Mia and Beautiful, Carol King's Story are next so get your tickets now and enjoy a brief escape.

Bach and breakdance don’t go together? The four time World Breakdance Champion Flying Steps and renowned opera director Christoph Hagel prove otherwise with ...

08/22/2016

The next generation of Pilates enthusiasts watches dad do his Monday morning reformer class. Truly fun for all ages!

06/03/2016

The Fundamentals of Movement (FOM) is a method of mastering correct body mechanics for improved performance, injury prevention and/or rehabilitation. Megan Rich designed the FOM to include Alignment, Stability, Range of Motion of your joints, muscles and nervous system, Balance and Breath. Whether you are an elite dancer, gymnast, athlete, or someone who just wants to achieve peek performance or rehabilitating after injury, surgery or illness the FOM is your starting point. It is impossible to progress and achieve more difficult skills without mastering correct ex*****on of the Fundamentals at their basic level to the advanced level. Practicing the Fundamentals in your cross training or warm up will help you learn how to effectively approach advanced strengthening, sports and running drills, plyometrics, and functional activities. You will achieve your best and go beyond! At MRPT the physical therapists use the FOM in rehabilitation and offer Fundamentals of Movement classes on land (Wed 12:30) and in a warm water pool (Fri 9:00). Pilates mat and reformer classes (call for schedule) are formatted to include the FOM to extend the knowledge essential to successful enhanced body training. Come join us now and see what your best looks and feels like! Amanda Woodson

05/27/2016

Orthotics & Beyond……...
Orthotics can be an integral part of improving symptoms like pain, inflammation, and tingling. They can also improve your performance while standing for work, running for sports, or hiking your favorite trails. The only way to know if you need an orthotic is going Beyond the store bought orthotic and seeking the advice of a skilled physical therapist who specializes in lower extremity mechanics, ankle and foot conditioning, balance, and the making or fitting of orthotics. MRPT's therapists are experts and will assess you mechanically for alignment and stability issues from the ground up to your head. We video and take pictures for your review. We will teach you how to improve those mechanics with a series of exercises that include stability exercises of your trunk, hips, knees, and ankles. We work specifically on the 26 joints of the foot, the muscles that are responsible for foot support and toe control, and the mobility of the nerves that supply the lower extremity. We correct issues that effect ideal weight shift from one foot to the other and advance balance exercises that help you perform better. Then we may prescribe an off the shelf orthotic, or a custom orthotic made from a casting of your foot. We will also suggest the best shoe for your activity level and assess new shoes to help you. Call for your hour evaluation and be sure to get what is right for you! written by Nause and Rich