Health blog

By: Cierra Washington, ATCSummertime is often the cue to relax, lay by the pool, go on vacation and take some time off. While that may be...

Shin splints are a very common injury among active or newly active people. It’s also a very common injury with fall sports athletes who may have...

As the weather cools down, you’re likely to spend more time outside walking, running, hiking and doing your other favorite outdoor activities. The concept of running...

If you look through the plan of care for a patient who comes to Loudoun Sports Therapy Center because they are feeling ankle pain for example,...

What is a fracture? The word, ‘fracture’ is a medical term that refers to a crack or break in a bone. Bones are made of calcified...

By Xavier Thompson, ATCIs post-op physical therapy necessary? Are you scheduled to have surgery? While surgery may repair damaged tissues, some of the most important work...

By Angie Austin, LPTAWhat exactly are overuse injuries? These types of injuries occur when you try to too much at once. Do you remember the last...

The concept of running seems easy. You put on a pair of sneakers, head outside and begin your journey. However, there are a number of misconceptions...

By Xavier Thompson, ATCCross training. What is it and why is it important? If you follow the headlines of any sports’ stars in the off season,...

If you’re participating in a spring sport, what should you be doing now to get ready to compete in a few weeks? Hopefully, you been training in...