Loudoun County, Va. — It’s important to recognize when you have a pulled muscle so you can treat it right away. When a muscle isn’t working properly, it causes that to joint to also work incorrectly, putting you at great risk for injury. NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR: If you or someone you know has experienced or is currently experiencing any of these issues or just have generally achiness/pain call our office today at 703-450-4300. We can evaluate you and determine what steps you need to take to return back to your pain free life! [adrotate banner=”13″]

Loudoun County, Va. —  Do you know what constitutes a complete warm-up? Too often, sports-related injuries occur and could have been easily prevented had the athlete thoroughly prepared their body for practices and games. So what is an appropriate warm-up? The warm-up, which typically lasts between 10-15 minutes, feeds the body. Whether it’s a run, a jog, a swim or a brisk walk, the change in activity does several things: It increases the blood supply to the muscles It increases the heart rate It begins to produce more lubrication for the smooth joint motion Now that the body is warm, the…

Loudoun County, Va. — Have you ever tried foam rolling? It has many health benefits but it’s important to know how to do it safely and properly to be effective. Loudoun Sports Therapy Center physical therapist Devin Wurman has some tips for you. NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR: If you or someone you know has experienced or is currently experiencing any of these issues or just have generally achiness/pain call our office today at 703-450-4300. We can evaluate you and determine what steps you need to take to return back to your pain free life! [adrotate banner=”13″]

Loudoun County, Va. — Injuries of your lower back, hips, and knees can sideline you from your favorite sports. Many lower back and lower body injuries can be prevented by maintaining good strength in some key muscle groups. One of the most important groups of muscles to focus on are your gluteal muscles. These muscles help provide a stable base for your legs and trunk and also are one of the major muscle groups responsible for allowing you to walk, run, and jump. Without strength here, you put abnormal stress on your lower back and knees. This can quickly cause…

Loudoun County, Va. — Stretching is an important part of your exercise routine. However, stretching properly is crucial to avoiding injury. Loudoun Sports Therapy Center’s Mike Bills, MS PT, reviews the proper way to stretch your hamstrings. NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR: If you or someone you know has experienced or is currently experiencing any of these issues or just have generally achiness/pain call our office today at 703-450-4300. We can evaluate you and determine what steps you need to take to return back to your pain free life! [adrotate banner=”13″]

Loudoun County, Va. — 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 all three must come into play in order for a muscle to have what is considered “good strength.” How much weight can you lift? This means how much force a muscle can produce in one moment of time. For example, do you have the strength to lift that bag of groceries, bag of mulch, or get yourself up or down the stairs? How long can you do this for?…