Whether you are pounding the pavement for a short jog or you’re a routine racer, running is great cardiovascular training. It is a gratifying way to maintain overall fitness. Although the act of running itself may initially seem daunting if you’re not an avid runner, you will reap the physical benefits within a few weeks….
By Cierra Washington, ATCWhat exactly is patellofemoral pain? Patellofemoral pain is a general term used to describe pain that resides in the front of the knee and around the kneecap, also known as the patella. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, PFPS, is also known as both runners’ and jumpers’ knee due to the type of athletes who…
When knee pain starts, that’s when we start to notice and appreciate how big of a role our knees play in our day-to-day activities and the things we do for fun. Going up and down stairs becomes a dreaded part of the day. Getting on and off the floor when playing with our children is…
By: Rachel Herrmann, DPTTypically, you may not always realize how much you do with your knees in an average day. However, when you start to have knee pain, then you begin to realize how big of a role your knees play in your day-to-day and leisure activities. Going up and down stairs becomes a dreaded…
By: Kiara Holmes, ATCKnock Knock!Who’s there?IT BandIT Band who?IT Band me from the system again and said they’re gonna keep a tight watch on me!There’s some fun physical therapy humor for you! Today we’re going to talk about the IT band. So what is the IT band? First of all, it has nothing to do with computers…
By: Jason Makoutz DPTKnee pain/injures are one of the most common injuries we see at Loudoun Sports Therapy Center. Whether they are caused from a sports/weekend warrior traumatic injury or muscular weakness/imbalances. Three of the most common ailments related to the knee are arthritis, meniscus injury, and patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS).Common Causes of Knee Injuries…
Why do knee problems occur in the first place? In order to fully understand knee problems, you need to know a little about the makeup of the knee joint. The knee joint is the junction of two major bones of your knee fitting together to form a hinge joint, like a door. The major difference…
By Cierra Washington, ATCWhat exactly is patellofemoral pain? Patellofemoral pain is a general term used to describe pain that resides in the front of the knee and around the kneecap, also known as the patella. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, PFPS, is also known as both runners’ and jumpers’ knee due to the type of athletes who…
Knee pain is a very common problem which can result in difficulty with many daily activities. Injections and prescriptions are not needed! People commonly come to physical therapy with different complaints involving the knee. SYMPTOMS: The number one complaint is knee pain that is under or around the knee cap that can greatly limit your…
By Angie Austin, LPTAMany people associate knee pain with the older population. However, we treat patients of all ages for knee pain. Whether it’s due to arthritis or an injury, it is important to know what causes that knee pain.The knee is a large hinge joint that gives you the ability to bend and straighten…
