This month we want to make sure you have the tools and resources to correct your posture. Whether you are sitting, standing, sleeping, or moving around posture is important and can impact how well you are able to perform said activities. Rounding your shoulders forward or letting your head shift forward as well as rounding…
Do you have pain in your back that gets worse when you sit down for a long time, or have neck pain that wakes you up in the middle of the night? Have you ever had pain or numbness that radiates down your arm or leg? Have you had a doctor say that you have…
Back pain is a very common issue that we see amongst the everyday population. However sometimes your back pain might not be because of an actual back problem. Your hips and pelvis can have a direct impact into the various stresses and strains in your lower back. This is due to pelvic misalignments, lack of…
Our Sports Recovery Program goes a step beyond the usual physical therapy. These programs are specifically designed for higher-level athletes. We aim to help prevent the injury from reoccurring when you return to your sports. This is where our Sports Recovery Program comes in. This program works to safely and effectively return an athlete back…
Here at Loudoun Sports Therapy Center, we employ Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs or ATs) due to their high levels of education and experience. ATCs are medically licensed and certified healthcare professionals who are invaluable members of our patients’ care. Athletic trainers are educated and trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries. With these skills, ATs…
A lot of people are working from home or returning to the office and have noticed neck pain during and after they are done with work. It’s easy to get lost in our work, which causes us to lose focus of the position that we are sitting in and for how long we are sitting…
Dry needling is a buzzword right now and is likely one you have heard thrown around by your doctor or friends currently receiving physical therapy treatment. A lot of people think of acupuncture when they first hear about dry needling. They use similar needles, but the similarities start and finish there. Thin microfilament needles are…
Meniscus Tear – The Basics A meniscus is the cartilage that is found in the knee joint that sits between the bones of the leg known as the femur and tibia. Think of 2 pads that cushion the inner and outer aspects of your knee. It functions to absorb shock, distribute the load of forces…
Have you ever experienced pain in the front lower portion of your leg after trying new activities? This is called Medial tibial stress syndrome, also known as shin splints. It is the overuse of the muscles and tendons that make up the front of the shin and causes inflammation and irritation. Causes of Shin Splints: Change…
When people think of physical therapy the first thing to come to mind is often ‘injury.” While physical therapy is instrumental in solving injuries and improving functional deficits, it can also be used to prevent injuries specifically in the sport’s world. Read below to hear some common lower extremity injuries in athletes that can be…
