Loudoun County, Va. — Curious about why you can’t touch your toes or why the muscle in the back of your thigh keeps cramping or straining? Let’s direct our attention to the hamstring muscle! So, what in the world is a “hamstring”? This is the muscle that runs from deep in the buttock to the back of the knee. This muscle primarily bends the knee and extends the hip backwards and is very important with walking and running. The hamstring muscle can be quite temperamental when we don’t give it enough attention. Hamstring problems can include: Lack of flexibility Lack…

Loudoun County, Va. — We all put lots of wear and tear on our knees. This is particularly true for athletes. Muscle weakness in areas other than the knee are typically the culprit of knee issues developing. Watch the video for a quick test to see if you’re at risk for developing knee pain. https://youtu.be/PVotJS8BN1A NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR: Call Loudoun Sports Therapy Center TODAY at 703-450-4300 TODAY and schedule your appointment. [adrotate banner=”13″]

Loudoun County, Va. — Our feet and ankles need to be able to move up and down and side to side in order to do things like run, walk, jump and change directions. However, this multi-directional movement has particular limits and guidelines. So what does ideal movement look like in your feet and ankles? https://youtu.be/Hx8Nq8A4Jq8 NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR: Call Loudoun Sports Therapy Center TODAY at 703-450-4300 TODAY and schedule your appointment. [adrotate banner=”13″]

Loudoun County, Va. — IT band syndrome is a common cause of hip and knee issues in the athletic population. How do you know if the way your lower body moves could be putting you at risk for developing an IT band issue? Here are two tests you can try to check your body mechanics. https://youtu.be/FydSCal4jmg NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR: Call Loudoun Sports Therapy Center TODAY at 703-450-4300 TODAY and schedule your appointment. [adrotate banner=”13″]

Loudoun County, Va. — Have you ever moved your arm to grab something and felt or heard a pop or click or felt a grinding sensation in your shoulder? If you have, you’re not alone. Many people experience the same clicks and pops in their joints. Clicking and popping in joints is one of the more common complaints we hear in the PT clinic. The shoulder is a complex joint: it is a ball and socket joint which means it can move in many directions. It is surrounded by muscles, tendons and ligaments that keep the joint stable. So why…

Loudoun County, Va. — Running is a great way for us to improve our cardiovascular health. As a form of aerobic exercise, running can reduce stress, improve heart health and alleviate symptoms of depression. Plus, you can do it anywhere, and it’s one of the most effective way to get the benefits of exercise. However, running carries an extremely low rate of success in the context of it being a new goal or resolution. In fact, some studies show that only 8% of resolutions are successfully met. So why such a low rate, and what can we do to improve…