CAO Sports Performance and Physical Therapy is honored to be nominated for Best Physical Therapist and Orthopedic Practice in Southern Maryland! Our dedicated team strives to provide exceptional care, helping our community recover and excel in their physical health....read more
IASTM otherwise known as’ Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization’ is often referred to by clinicians as “Graston” and clients as “scraping”. What is it? And more importantly why are we doing it? IASTM is a skilled myofascial intervention used...read more
A labrum repair is a surgical procedure commonly performed to address injuries or damage to the labrum, a crucial structure in the shoulder or hip joint. The labrum is a cartilage ring that lines and reinforces the socket of...read more
When we hear the word posture, we typically throw our shoulders back and sit a bit taller. But the word posture means more than not slouching our shoulders. Our postural position refers to our body’s alignment; while in a...read more
Vinny was evaluated at our CAO orthopedic office after sustaining a shoulder injury while wrestling. Diagnostic tests revealed a Hill-Sachs lesion and bony Bankart lesion. Dr. Johnston performed a Laterjet procedure, followed by a comprehensive physical therapy regimen consisting...read more
The deadlift is a foundational exercise in strength training, revered for its ability to target multiple muscle groups and build functional strength. However, executing the deadlift with improper form can lead to injuries and hinder progress. One of the...read more
