Health blog
JCFM Scholarship MINI Golf Tournament
Oct 9th 2019On October 12, is the annual JCFM Scholarship MINI Golf Tournament at the Dulles Golf Center and Sports Park.
They are raising funds to provide scholarships to deserving students in Loudoun County Public Schools who decide to further their education in college. Since the scholarship’s inception in 2015, they’ve awarded more than $10,500 in scholarship money to LCPS students.
Registration for the event is $25 per player.
Read full blogClosing Early- 3:30pm Friday, October 11th
Oct 9th 2019Hey LSTC patients and fitness clients!
Just a heads up, we will be closing early, at 3:30pm this Friday, October 11th!
We will be having our ‘Splash Your PT’ event- pictures and videos to come!
Thank you to everyone who donated!
Sedentary Lifestyles and a Painful Neck
Neck problems are more common these days, due to our sedentary lifestyles. How often do we use computers and phones throughout the day? Now let’s think about our posture whenever we use these devices.
Posture plays a large role in maintaining neck health.
Good posture, limits our chance of developing problems that can negatively affect our daily activities. Issues with our neck are commonly associated with pain, headaches, and general stiffness.
Read full blogHand, Wrist, and Elbow Problems That Could Be Affecting Your Rock Climbing
For everyone, our hands and elbows are essential in our everyday lives. Think about how many times a day you use your hands. They are required for nearly every movement. For rock climbers, your hands are a key tool you need to make it to the top of the wall.
Some of the most common issues of the elbow, wrist, and hand, that will affect your climbing are:
- Tennis Elbow
- Carpal Tunnel
- De Quervain’s tendonitis
What symptoms indicate these conditions?
Read full blogAthletes and Their Injuries
Often, after an injury, athletes try to get back on the field as quickly as possible or, they attempt to re-condition their bodies too quickly, after being relatively inactive in the off-season. However, despite proper conditioning, no matter how well-conditioned your athlete is, injuries can still occur.
Whatever the scenario, physical therapy is a very effective method to both prevent and rehabilitate a sports related injury. It addresses the issue before it becomes a much more serious problem, that could sideline your athlete for a prolonged period of time.
Splash Your PT Final Amount Raised!
Oct 3rd 2019SPLASH YOUR PT fundraiser has officially ended!
WHAT IS SPLASH YOUR PT?
Each summer, LSTC likes to raise money for a local non-profit. We do this through an event called SPLASH YOUR PT. You can make a donation to the clinician you want to see get splashed with water balloons and all the money we raise goes to SEMPER K9.
Why a Home Exercise Program is Important
We begin physical therapy because we have a goal in mind. Relief from pain, increased functionality, staying active, playing with our kids, the list goes on. After the initial evaluation, a home exercise program is given—HEP for short—to help us reach those specific goals. There are a range of stretches and strengthening exercises to help offset weak, tight, and poorly functioning muscles in order to target your area of complaint and give you a well rounded program for your success.
So, if an HEP is a means to an end—then why not stick to it?
Stay in the Game: Avoid Sports Injuries
All sports we participate in, whether it be football, rugby, volleyball, soccer, field hockey, or many others, require a wide range of movements. Athletes have to be able to jump, run, change direction, and change speed. With so much variability, the possibility of sustaining an injury while practicing or playing is common. Injuries can pertain to specific muscles or joints, ranging from muscle strains (“pulled muscles: or tear in muscle tissue) to sprains of ligaments that help stabilize joints.
Read full blogThe Power of Therapy
We have all experienced back and neck discomfort at one point or another or will experience it in the future. In fact, it is one of the leading things that causes people to miss work. So, it’s time to discuss how you can get rid of your discomfort for good!
Why does neck and back pain occur?
Neck and back problems that arise are often a result of impinged nerves, weak muscles, and contracted muscles blocking blood flow.
Read full blogShoulder Injuries Causing Our Discomfort
The design of the shoulder is a ball and socket joint. The rounded head of your humerus articulates with the cup like depression of the scapula, giving it a wide degree of movement. That’s why shoulder injuries are pretty common. Shoulder issues like pain and weaknesses are some of the most common reasons people seek help from a physical therapist.
Your shoulder joint is held together by an extensive group of muscles and ligaments that can be weakened by certain repetitive movements.
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