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What is the Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff consists of 4 different primary muscles. The four muscles are the Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor and Subcapularis. These...

If you’re experiencing shoulder pain with certain movements or while trying to sleep, physical therapy can help you get the shoulder pain relief you deserve. One...

Here in Northern Virginia we do not get to experience snow storms very often however, when we do it is often all of it at once....

What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, medically known as Adhesive Capsulitis, occurs when the tissues surrounding the shoulder joint thicken and tighten. This leads to: Stiffness...

The rotator cuff is responsible for the rotation and movement of the entire shoulder joint and all of your arm.  If you have ever had pain,...

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that help stabilize our shoulder within it’s socket as we do overhead movements. There are four muscles that...

Shoulder injuries are one of the most common injuries.  Injury or overuse are the most common causes of shoulder discomfort.  Some of the most common ailments...

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...

What frozen shoulder is, depends on what type of frozen shoulder you have. Primary Primary frozen shoulder is an idiopahtic (no clear cause) condition. It has...

Regardless of the time of year, we see plenty of patients complaining of shoulder pain. Most shoulder pain occurs following repetitive movements. These movements cause wear and...

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...

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that help stabilize our shoulder within it’s socket as we do overhead movements. There are four muscles that...