Performance Physical Therapy & Fitness in Columbia and Ellicott City, MD.

Get out of Pain. Improve Performance.

At L4 PT, we help athletes & active individuals in get back to the sports & activities they love pain free.

Fitness Forward Physical Therapy.

At LANE 4 PT, our Doctors of Physical Therapy provide one-on-one, patient-centered care to help active adults and athletes eliminate pain, recover faster, and move with confidence. Whether you’re bouncing back from injury or pushing toward your next fitness goal, we’ll guide you every step of the way—so you can stay pain-free and enjoy the activities you love most.

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Move with Freedom.

Get Back to the Activities you Love Again.

You don’t have to settle for mediocre healthcare providers who tell you to “Just Rest” or “Just Don’t Do It Anymore.” You don’t need to settle for a traditional old clinic with carpeted floors, ice & ultrasound machines, and only light yellow therabands and pink 2lb dumbbells.

The modern day healthcare solution for individuals who want to live an active lifestyle looks and feels different. We understand athletes because we WERE and ARE athletes ourselves.

Our state of the art equipment, program, and environment is curated to help prepare athletes to get back out onto the field stronger and more confident than ever before.

 

Live Pain Free in Ellicott City and Columbia, MD

The problem: You don’t know what’s going on and/or you don’t know how to resolve your nagging pain and progress back to your higher level sports without any limitations.

The solution: We will do an assessment to diagnose the root cause of the issue, and put together a step by step custom program for you to follow so you can get back to you sport pain free.

What this means for you……

  • You know exactly what is going on.

  • You know exactly how long it will take you to resolve the issue and get back to your goals.

  • You know exactly which exercises and what intensity to execute your custom program at to progress.

  • You have a step by step progression to get you back to your sports with confidence.

This is how we do it:

  1. Tell us your story

  2. Get your customized plan.

  3. Start feeling better.

  4. Conquer your goals.

Our 3 Step Process

1. Find the root cause

We will make sure you are 100% clear on your exact diagnosis.

You'll find out exactly what is wrong with you and why it occurred in the first place.

2. Understand your problem

Receive a custom plan based on your diagnosis.

You'll be equipped with specific exercises and hands-on treatment to start attacking your problem.

3. Provide a long term solution

Get back to the workouts, sports, and activities you love!

Take control of your health with the skills and knowledge in our sessions to last a lifetime.

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Meet Alex Ewart


Alex grew up as a competitive swimmer, swimming at various club teams in the Baltimore area and eventually swimming at the division 1 collegiate level. After graduating, Alex started to race in various running races and triathlons, competing in numerous marathon and Ironman races. Notably qualifying for the KONA Ironman in Hawaii.

With over 15 years of training in endurance sports, Alex is familiar with being injured. After numerous injuries, Alex developed a passion for working with endurance athletes as a physical therapist and a coach.  He not only helps them return to their sport but also enhances their performance. 

Alex graduated from Boston University with a B.S. in health science. After graduating from BU, Alex graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore with Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Alex is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a certified running coach through the Road Runners Club of America. Alex also has experience coaching both the summer league and club team swimmers.

If you are sick of being in pain and want to get back to doing what you love, then let us help you.

Schedule your free 15 minute consultation