Loudoun County, Va. — Knock Knock! Who’s there? IT Band IT Band who? IT Band me from the system again and said they’re gonna keep a tight watch on me! There’s some fun physical therapy humor for you! Today, we’re going to talk about the IT band. So what is the IT band? First of all, it has nothing to do with computers or technology. The IT band – known as the Iliotibial tract – is a band of tissue that runs from your hip to your knee. It originates from what’s called the tensor fascae latae (TFL) and gluteus maximus…
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Loudoun Sports Therapy Center is a premier physical therapy clinic. We offer outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy as well as specialty programs.
Loudoun County, Va. — Whether you’re a student or a parent, a fact of life is that we spend hours each day sitting at a desk. Something as simple as how high your computer monitor is or how far you have to reach to click your mouse can create some painful problems in different muscles and joints. https://youtu.be/HpCU8YlOqSE NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR: At Loudoun Sports Therapy Center, we can help keep you in your best shape and ensure that you are moving the way your body is intended to without putting extra stress on parts of your body that aren’t supposed…
Loudoun County, Va. — The hip is probably the most stable joint in the body because of all the weight we put on it. It’s no wonder we can have problems here. But how do we know when it’s hip causing my pain or my SI joint creating the issue? https://youtu.be/oiapU_nrMUg NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR: At Loudoun Sports Therapy Center, we can help keep you in your best shape and ensure that you are moving the way your body is intended to without putting extra stress on parts of your body that aren’t supposed to take on extra stress. Call our…
Loudoun County, Va. — The season of 5Ks, Tough Mudders and Spartan Races is in full swing. Whether you have thought about participating in one or are a seasoned race pro, you may have heard the term “weekend warrior” come up. So what is a weekend warrior? A weekend warrior is a person who doesn’t consistently exercise or train during the week or in the offseason but can be found competing in races, hiking or playing in sporting events on the weekends. While this may sound appealing to many, it could actually be harmful to your body and could increase your…
Loudoun County, Va. — Plantar fasciitis is one of the more common foot injuries we see here in physical therapy. The pain can be caused by injury or an insidious onset. Some of the most common symptoms include stabbing or dull pain on the bottom of the foot or by the heel, many times greater in the morning. You may also feel or notice that the tissue on the bottom of your foot is tender to touch. What are some common causes of plantar fasciitis? Performing a new activity too much, too soon, too fast; wearing improper footwear; and poor foot…
Loudoun County, Va. — Carrying your stress in your neck? Stress, lack of sleep and increased activity can create tension in our neck muscles. Here is a safe way to test neck mobility. https://youtu.be/cPePKk1jYRM NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR: At Loudoun Sports Therapy Center, we want to work with coaches, parents and athletes themselves and help them get ahead of the injuries so they’re not losing playing time, having to rework line-ups because of injuries and keep athletes healthy all season long. [adrotate banner=”13″]