Health blog Category: Physical Therapy
How Advanced Physical Therapy Improves Sports Performance
When you think of sports, it’s easy to imagine the thrill of the game, the rush of adrenaline, and the joy of victory. But as any athlete knows, with sports also comes the risk of injury. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a professional athlete, injuries can happen. That’s where Loudoun Sports Therapy Center and our advanced physical therapy treatments come into play. We are proud to provide specialized treatments and sports performance programs to get you back to the sports you love.
Read full blogHamstring Strains: Understanding, Treating, and Preventing
Our Hamstrings are responsible for helping us stand, walk, run, and jump. When an injury occurs with our hamstrings, such as hamstring strains, it is imperative to seek treatment right away, to avoid it from affecting your everyday life. One of the most common hamstring injuries we see in the clinic is a hamstring strain.
Where Are Our Hamstrings Located?
The hamstrings are three muscles that make up the back of your thigh.
Read full blogWhy is My Shoulder Pinching?
Your shoulder is quite the intricate system, with multiple joints and muscles working together to keep things moving smoothly. But when those muscles of the rotator cuff get caught in a pinch between bones, like the humerus and the acromion process, it can spell trouble. This pinching is a sign you may be dealing with Shoulder Impingement. Initially, it might just feel like a twinge, but over time, it can lead to inflammation and even tears in those muscles.
Read full blogHow Physical Therapy Can Ease Your Neck Pain
Let’s talk about something we’ve all experienced at one point or another – that nagging pain in our necks that just won’t seem to go away. Whether you call it a “crick in the neck,” neck discomfort, or simply pain in the neck, one thing’s for sure – it’s no picnic!
So, why does our neck sometimes feel like it’s tied up in knots?
Well, there are a few common culprits.
Read full blogUnderstanding and Overcoming Hamstring Injuries: A Guide to Healing
The hamstrings are vital muscles in our lower body, contributing to everyday movements like walking, running, and jumping. Despite their importance, these muscles are often overlooked, leading to injuries such as strains. Let’s delve into the role of hamstrings, common injuries like hamstring strains, and how physical therapy can aid in recovery.
The Hamstrings: An Overview
Comprising three muscles – the semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris – the hamstrings span from the pelvis to just below the knee joint.
Read full blogExercising After 65 and Why It’s Essential
It’s a common misconception that as we age, exercising and physical activity becomes less important or even risky. However, the truth is quite the opposite. Staying active is crucial for maintaining mobility, independence, and overall well-being, especially as we grow older.
Statistics reveal a concerning trend: roughly one-third of individuals aged 65 and older are physically active, compared to about 80 percent of the general population. This disparity underscores the importance of addressing barriers to exercise among older adults and promoting the benefits of staying active.
Read full blogStretching: What’s the big deal?
When you think of stretching your muscles, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind?
Have you even thought of stretching in a while?
Is it just for ballerinas, yoga classes, and your cat when he gets up from a nap?
What does it do for you anyways? Well, here are a few reasons why everyone should stretch!
What does stretching actually do?
Read full blogUnveiling Joint Stiffness: Understanding, Causes, and Solutions
Have you ever experienced that uncomfortable tightness in your joints, hindering your ability to move freely?
Joint stiffness is a common concern that affects individuals of all ages, often signaling underlying issues that demand attention. Let’s unravel the mysteries of joint stiffness, exploring its causes, impact on daily life, and most importantly, how physical therapy can offer relief and restore mobility. Let’s dive in!
Defining Joint Stiffness:
Joint stiffness manifests as a sensation of tightness in various parts of the body that bend, including the elbows, wrists, shoulders, hips, knees, and more.
Read full blogTreating Tendonitis
A tendon is a thick cord like structure that connects muscle to bone. All throughout our body, we have muscles that are attached to bones by tendons, which is why so many people suffer from tendonitis somewhere in their body.
Tendonitis can be summarized as inflammation or irritation of the tendon. It is a result of small micro-tears in the soft tissue. These micro-tears most commonly result from repetitive motions in the same joint over time which puts stress on the tendons.
Read full blogTips to Achieve Fitness Goals
Welcome to 2024! The new year is in full swing, and with it comes the urge for many people to start fresh with new goals to make this year better than last year. If you find yourself wanting to improve your physical condition, but feel overwhelmed with where and how to start the journey to a healthier you; don’t stress! Here are 6 steps to help you get moving towards your wellness goals, literally!
- Start with the end goal
- Choose which physical activity you want to be able to start, resume, or improve.
