ClareMotion Physical Therapy

05/12/2026

A good golf round starts before the first swing ⛳️

A proper warm up helps prepare the body for the rotational demands of golf while improving mobility, stability, and overall comfort throughout your swing.

These exercises focus on:
🏌️ Trunk rotation — important for generating power and reducing stress on the low back
🏌️ Scapular retraction & upward rotation — helps improve shoulder mechanics and posture during the swing
🏌️ Bending & squatting mechanics — important for setup, balance, and maintaining consistency throughout the round
**In the video, the ball is used as a cue to help prevent the shoulders from rounding forward during the exercises, but all of these can still be performed without the ball.

Taking just a few minutes to warm up can help you move better, swing more comfortably, and potentially reduce injury risk before heading to the course.

04/26/2026

We’re beyond proud of our amazing patients for conquering the London Marathon today 🙌🏻🔥 !

Your dedication, resilience, and hard work paid off in every mile 💪!

Here’s to big goals, strong bodies, and unstoppable spirits. Congratulations on an incredible achievement 🎉!

04/17/2026

Dealing with shoulder pain?

Manual therapy can be a game changer in getting you back to moving and feeling better.

Dry needling helps target tight, restricted muscles by creating a small stimulus that improves blood flow, reduces tension, and helps “reset” the muscle so it can function more normally.

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) uses specialized tools to break up tissue restrictions and promote circulation, which helps decrease muscle tightness and improve mobility.

Joint mobilizations focus on restoring proper movement at the shoulder joint itself. When joints aren’t moving well, it can place extra stress on surrounding muscles—leading to pain and dysfunction.

Before jumping into strengthening exercises, sometimes the body needs a reset. Manual therapy can help reduce pain, improve movement, and set the foundation for more effective rehab.

03/30/2026

Is your neck feeling sore or stiff? 🤕 Waking up with pain or feeling it after a long day at the computer?

You’re not alone and the right stretches can help loosen things up and get you feeling better 🙌!

Give these stretches a try:
• Upper trap stretch
• Levator scapulae stretch
• SCM stretch (getting some scalene in here too)
• Generalized anterior neck stretch

⚠️ A quick reminder: never push through pain or any pinching sensations while stretching.

If your neck pain is sticking around, it’s best to work with a physical therapist to find the right plan for your body.

📲 Call us at 202-527-9679 or send us a DM to schedule or ask questions - we’re here to help!

03/17/2026

Here we’re working on a post-op shoulder labral repair, and using Graston Technique to address scar tissue and soft tissue restrictions. This technique helps break down adhesions, improve mobility, decrease pain, and restore proper movement patterns after surgery. When scar tissue is left untreated, it can limit range of motion and slow your recovery.

we combine targeted, hands-on treatments with progressive rehab to help you regain strength, stability, and confidence - so you can get back to lifting, throwing, and living pain-free 🙌🏼!

Post-op recovery is a process and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

03/16/2026

A HUGE congratulations to our amazing patient for completing the Zurich Marató Barcelona yesterday! Your dedication, resilience, and commitment to your health made this incredible achievement possible. We’re so proud to have been part of your journey and to see you cross that finish line strong 🏃‍♀️💪!

03/09/2026

Therapeutic massage guns are all the rage right now, but do they even work and if so, what do they do?

Percussive therapy is a great tool to aid in recovery and pain management. Research supports the following effects of massage guns on performance and recovery:
✅Reduced delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
✅Faster recovery times
✅Pain reduction
✅Enhanced blood flow
✅Improved flexibility
✅Improved muscular stiffness

It’s always important to pair a “passive” modality such as the massage gun with a more “active” modality such as stretching or mobility work.

03/03/2026

Getting back to pickleball after some time off? 🏓

Before you jump straight into games, make sure your body is actually ready for the quick cuts, lunges, and reactive balance the sport demands.

In this video:
🔹 BOSU Reactive, Static, and dynamic balance work – Training on an unstable surface challenges ankle stability and proprioception so you’re more confident during quick direction changes and awkward reaches.
🔹 Slider lunges – Controlled, reaching lunges help restore hip mobility and strength so you can comfortably stretch for wide shots without straining your groin or hip flexors.
🔹 Slam ball (for fun 😅) – Practicing powerful rotational slams builds core engagement and overhead power… and gives you a safe way to “smash something” when your partner misses that easy one.

Physical therapy isn’t just for when you’re hurt. It’s one of the best ways to:

✔️ Identify ankle, hip, or core weaknesses
✔️ Improve mobility before it becomes a strain
✔️ Build sport-specific strength and power
✔️ Reduce injury risk before league play starts

If you want to play longer, move better, and stay out on the court — let’s make sure your body is ready for it.

02/28/2026

Do you suffer from headaches or jaw pain that just won’t quit? Your temporalis muscle might be contributing to your pain 👀.

Dry needling to the temporalis can help relieve tension, reduce pain, and calm those stubborn headaches - along with other treatments we use during our physical therapy sessions to help you move and feel better. 💆‍♀️✨ Don’t just mask the symptoms, treat the source!

Come check us out to feel your best!

02/28/2026

12/12/2025

Celebrating this absolute superstar! 🌟🏅

Huge congrats to on crushing the Rehoboth Beach Marathon and taking FIRST in her age group! 🙌🏻