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Definitions: Physical Activity: any movement that’s carried out by muscles, thus requiring energyE.g. walking from the front door of your house to the mailbox at the...

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...

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...

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...

Whether you are working from home full time or just a few days a week, it can be a big change, and many are noticing the...

Lower back injuries and issues can occur from something as simple as twisting to grab something off of your shelf or as intense as falling off...

No matter our active level; athlete, sedentary, a weekend warrior, young or old, the benefits of routine stretching reach far beyond rehabilitation. What is stretching? In...

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...

Myth: I need to see a doctor and get a script to go to physical therapy  Fact: In the state of Virginia, you can be treated...

Foot and ankle injuries are common across all populations. Whether you’ve stepped wrong off a curb, slipped in the shower, have trouble standing for more than...

Before we even begin talking about common hamstring injuries, let’s talk about some anatomy and get an understanding of what the hamstring even is and what...

A return to sport program is an integral part of a physical therapy program that helps you return to your higher-level, sports-specific goals. Here at LSTC,...