Health blog

If you have participated in sports there is a good chance that you, or one of your teammates, have suffered from a concussion.Concussion research is steadily...

What does the word ‘strength’ really mean? The word itself actually has three distinct pieces to it. Each piece is just as important as the other and...

If you have ever played a sport, you have probably experienced some type of injury, whether it be a concussion or a broken foot. The most...

Concussions are a traumatic brain injury, that alters brain functions such as, concentration, memory, balance, and coordination. When you think of the word 'concussion' you probably...

Exercise and fitness are important for all ages, and create dramatic changes in your overall health and well being. However, it is important for all levels...

My doctor is recommending surgery. How long will it take to recover?Will I be able to work during my recovery?If I have surgery I may be...

By: Jeremy Schain, DPTWithout a doubt, many of you throughout the course of your lives have suffered a“Charlie horse” or “pulled a hamstring” while running, playing...

Overuse injuries are some of the most common injuries we see here at Loudoun Sports Therapy Center. Overuse injuries are most commonly thought of with sports,...

By: Angie Austin, LPTAThe start of the year often triggers people to start those New Year's resolutions and improving physical fitness or exercising more are probably...

By: Mike Bills, MS PTTypically there will be no immediate effect to not having the proper strength in a particular muscle in your body. The effects...

Knee injuries are one of the most common injuries that we see in physical therapy, whether it is sports related or just degenerative changes that occur...

One of the most common complaints that runners have after committing to a running program is that their running plan becomes “stale”, “predictable” or “boring.” A...