Have you ever “rolled” your ankle? Chances are that you have, because what is commonly referred to as a “rolled ankle” or ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries that people experience. It’s important to know though that once an ankle is sprained, the chances of re-spraining it go up dramatically. Fortunately, there…
Shoulder tendonitis is a very common problem for every age group and one we treat often at Loudoun Sports Therapy Center. Tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon that attaches the muscle to the bone. With respect to the shoulder, the muscles that are most frequently inflamed are your rotator cuff and bicep tendon. Our patients…
Rock Climbing, whether indoor or outdoor, is tough on your body. It takes a great amount of strength to perform as well as to prevent injuries. Injuries can range from acute, traumatic injuries to chronic, overuse injuries. Below are some of the common injuries rock climbers are susceptible to. Shoulder impingement. Shoulder impingement is an…
What are they and why do we need them? To start, let’s talk about what these discs are. You may have heard the analogy that the discs in your back are like a jelly doughnut. The disc should be filled with fluid kind of like the strawberry jelly in one of these treats. The outer…
A lot of us spend most of our day occupied by work. Some are working in an office, and some are working from home. Many are stuck in front of a computer at a desk for most of the day so it is important to make sure that we set ourselves up for success when…
Has your knee ever started to hurt after sitting for a period time? This may mean you have arthritis. Luckily, physical therapy can help eliminate the symptoms you experience with arthritis. Arthritis: Osteoarthritis: caused by the mechanical wearing away of the cartilage (cushion) between joints. Pain can be caused by frayed pieces of cartilage getting…
Definitions: Physical Activity: any movement that’s carried out by muscles, thus requiring energy E.g. walking from the front door of your house to the mailbox at the end of your driveway Exercise: planned, structured, and repetitive movement intended to improve or maintain health/fitness. E.g. Taking a ¼ mile walk around a track because you want…
Have you been told you have a disc bulge at L4-L5? Has another healthcare provider told you that you will likely need surgery? That you will not be able to perform some activity ever again because of the image that was taken? Patients will sometimes come into physical therapy practices bringing with them the results…
We made it through the cold, dark days of winter and spring is finally here! This is the time of year when we like to get a good spring cleaning in the house and start getting back to yard work. That means it’s the time of year where we see a lot of new injuries…
Working from home can be hard to have a work life balance or even have the power to step away from the computer since that is your life now. If this sounds like you, don’t panic! There are solutions to help you get moving and have a better relationship with your new reality of working…
