Health blog Category: injury prevention
Rotator Cuff Tears, Impingement, and Frozen Shoulder, Oh My!
By Alyssa Burke, PTA
Rotator Cuffs, impingement, and frozen shoulder, Oh My! It’s not as catchy as the original tune but these are just a few shoulder conditions we treat at Loudoun Sports Therapy Center. We often don’t realize how much we move our shoulders throughout our day until we feel pain or are unable to move them. There are many conditions that may cause us to experience pain, loss of range of motion or stiffness in our shoulders.
Three Common Knee Problems and What Physical Therapy Can Do
Knee injuries are one of the most common injuries that we see in physical therapy, whether it’s due to a sports-related injury or due to degenerative changes that occur as we age. Some of the most common knee injuries include:
- Sprains and strains
- Osteoarthritis
- Ligament injuries
- Meniscus injuries
All of these cause pain, weakness and a decrease in functional activities.
Ligament injuries
Ligament Injuries are more common among the active patient population.
Read full blogThe Pros and Cons of Playing Multiple Sports
By Cierra Washington,ATC
Many people, parents and coaches in particular, believe that the earlier a child specializes in one sport, the greater their chances are to reach the elite level. According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), 480,000 out of 8 million (6%) of high school athletes move on to compete at the collegiate level, with roughly 3% being offered an athletic scholarship. Early specialization used to be believed as a key factor is succeeding at the elite level, but that opinion has been debunked.
Office Ergonomics: Is Your Desk in Ergo Shape?
Do you ever experience pain or discomfort while working at your desk? Do you experience headaches, eye strain, shoulder, neck or back pain while sitting at your workstation? If you answered yes, then your office may have some shaping up to do.
So what exactly is ergonomics? Ergonomics is defined as “an applied science concerned with designing and arranging items people use so that people and things interact most efficiently.” So, how do we apply ergonomics to our everyday workplace settings?
Read full blogDo Anywhere Workout – Upper Body Stretching Strap Routine
By: Kate Zanoni, LPTA
It’s time for another ‘Do Anywhere Workout’ from Loudoun Sports Therapy Center. We know that when vacations, family reunions and camps fill summer schedules, it’s tough to find time for your own fitness. These workouts are quick and can be performed anywhere with minimal or no equipment. Kate Zanoni is taking you through a stretching strap workout for the upper body this week.
Keep in mind, you don’t need a fancy stretching strap.
Flip Flops or ‘Flip Nots’
It’s 90 degrees outside, the suns is beaming and you’re ready to head out and enjoy the day. As you’re heading out the door though, you’re faced with a dilemma: sneakers or flip flops? Of course, you want to choose your flip flops. They keep your feet cool, you can put them on and take them off quickly and let’s be honest, they’re just plain comfortable! However, along with that comfort comes some structural sacrifices.
Read full blogDo Anywhere Workout – Lower Body Stretching Strap Routine
By: Kate Zanoni, LPTA
School is out, pools are open, vacations are booked… Summer is here! But as schedules get busy, it can be tough to keep fitness towards the top of you priority list. It’s why Loudoun Sports Therapy Center is giving you a series of ‘Do Anywhere Workouts’ you can perform anywhere without special equipment or a gym. Kate Zanoni is taking you through a stretching strap workout for the lower body.