Loudoun County, Va. — Overuse injuries aren’t just sustained by athletes and weekend warriors. In fact, just about anyone can get them. If you have a daily walking routine but do not do any targeted stretching or strengthening, you are prone to overuse injuries. Anyone who plays any type of sport, has a job that requires repetitive posturing or repetitive lifting, or anyone who does not take time to warm up properly before an activity, perform static stretching after an activity, or focus on strength training stabilizing muscle groups will likely sustain an overuse injury at some point. What is an…
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Loudoun Sports Therapy
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. — Tendonitis is a common overuse condition we see in many athletes due to the repetitive motions their sports require. It can happen throughout the body but id very common in the knee. Learn about the signs and symptoms of patellar tendontiis. https://youtu.be/lstiyLK870k 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″]
Loudoun County, Va. — Ever have pain or discomfort running, squatting or tightness in the legs? It could be related to your IT band! What is the IT band, and how do you prevent the common athletic condition, IT band syndrome? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x019_6WnO5g&feature=youtu.be 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″]
Loudoun County, Va. — Many people will experience some form of lower back pain in the course of their life. There are many factors that can contribute to lower back pain, including: Muscle strains Overuse injuries Disc and skeletal issues Poor posture When treating lower back pain, it is important to address body mechanics and more importantly, strengthen your core. Focusing on core strength is one of the most effective ways to help ease lower back pain. Physical therapists should take patients with back pain through lots of core strengthening exercises as part of their plan of care. What is your…
Loudoun County, Va. — “My shoulder is killing me! I can’t even get my arm up to wash my hair!” Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints we hear in the physical therapy world. Whether the pain is sharp and stabbing, or full and achy, it causes the person a significant amount of discomfort and leaves them unable to perform their everyday activities. So what causes shoulder pain in the first place? The shoulder joint – also known as the glenohumeral joint – is the most mobile joint in the body, which unfortunately makes it the most prone to…
Loudoun County, Va. — Stretching is a great way to loosen muscles and improve flexibility. This is especially important in the back, an area that gives many people – athletes included – problems. Try these stretches to prevent discomfort. https://youtu.be/2uenNrpnGOU 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″]