These days seem like they are best spent wrapped under a cozy blanket with a hot beverage and daydreaming of warmer weather, and for many of us the thought of bundling up to go outside to exercise, even to the gym, seems unpleasant. Our bodies, however, are big fans of “use it or loose it”,…
Pain is our body’s alarm system telling us that some sort of damage has happened to the body. It warns us to not do it again (acute) and it warns us that something is wrong (chronic). It happens throughout our lifetime, warns us in different ways, and often tells us when something’s causing damage! If…
It’s a beautiful time of year to be outside with the color change in the leaves, the vibrant blue sky, and the crisp autumn air. What better way to enjoy it than going for a hike! Here are some tips for enjoying your outdoor adventure while also avoiding injury… Wear good sneakers or hiking boots …
Hip pain can make everyday movements difficult, but you don’t have to live with discomfort. At Loudoun Sports Therapy Center, located in Sterling, VA, we help patients from Leesburg and nearby areas regain mobility and live pain-free through personalized physical therapy programs. Common Causes of Hip Pain Your hips carry your body through countless movements…
If you have ever had pain, then it is likely you have either been offered or received a corticosteroid (Cortisone) injection. It is something that is offered quite frequently in the orthopaedic realm. It is presented as something that can temporarily help with the pain, acting as a band aid for joint pain. There are…
Have you ever hit your pinky toe off of the coffee table? Painful, right? Did you limp for a little while after so it would go away? We’ve all been there. But did you think about how limping would affect your ankle, your knee, your hip, or even your back if you hurt your foot?…
What Muscles Does Your Core Consist of? Your core consists of more than just your abdominal muscles. Along with the abdominal muscles you have your lower back and deep lower back muscle and glute musculature. All of these muscles work together to give you your main foundation for stabilization and movement. The abdominals consist of…
The Achilles Tendon is the thick tendon at the back of the ankle. It is what connects the muscles of the calf, the gastroc and the soleus, to the heel. This tendon allows you to run, walk, jump, and change directions. Unfortunately this tendon can get injured fairly easily due to how many actions it…
Knee replacement surgery in Northern Virginia is relatively common. A total knee replacement is when the surgeon cuts away the diseased and damaged components of the joint and replaces them with an artificial surface. The knee prosthesis is made up of metal and plastic components and usually comprises 3 components- tibial, femoral, and patellar. The…
Rotator cuff tears are an extremely common injury issue with prevalence increasing with each decade of life. You probably know how common they are, and might even know people with this injury, or have even had one yourself. What you probably don’t know is that most of them are actually asymptomatic. A research study done…
