Loudoun County, Va. — Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition that can make walking, running and general movement painful. Here are some stretches that can help alleviate some of the symptoms it causes. https://youtu.be/Sej2ZE8yH9w NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR: Don’t wait until you have pain in order to actually do something about it. Because when you have pain, then it’s already past the point of preventing injury. That’s a sign that their may be something more serious going on. So it’s always good to get a general idea about your core strength. Call LSTC TODAY at 703-450-4300! [adrotate banner=”13″]
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Loudoun County, Va. — What grade would you give your knee joints? How flexible are they? How strong are they? Having proper strength and stability in these joints is critical to preventing problems up and down the chain. Here are four safe and easy tests you can try to assess your risk for a knee problem. https://youtu.be/ehypQ10rpHw NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR: Don’t wait until you have pain in order to actually do something about it. Because when you have pain, then it’s already past the point of preventing injury. That’s a sign that their may be something more serious going…
Loudoun County, Va. — Joint mobility and joint stability are two parts of a person’s musculoskeletal condition that physical therapists assess. Joint mobility is the amount of movement that occurs within a single joint. So this isn’t just how high you can raise your arm or how far you can bend your knee, but it’s how much or how little “wiggle” there is within a joint. Us therapists call this “wiggle” joint play and rate joint mobility as mild, moderate or severe hypermobility (excessive movement) and mild, moderate or severe hypomobility (limitation of movement, stiffness). Joint stability is made up…
Loudoun County, Va. — The core is one of the most complex features of the human body. Everything we do involves the core. What is the core exactly? A lot of people think it’s those wonderful six-pack abs. But really that’s not the core, that’s only a small component of the core. So what else makes up the core? Your abdominal muscles Your hip muscles Your back muscles The muscles that surround your pelvis You need all those muscles to be working well together as a team in order to have good core strength. Some of the muscles in your core…
Loudoun County, Va. — Bursitis and tendinitis are both overuse conditions that cause pain and problems with daily activities or the ability to play sports. They are common in athletes because of repetitive movements and stress they can put on the structures in around the joints in the body. How do you recognize if you have one of these conditions, and what should you do about it? https://youtu.be/PFYQmhiR2-c NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR: If you or someone you may know is suffering from bursitis or tendinitis, call Loudoun Sports Therapy Center at 703-450-4300, and let us help you overcome this debilitating condition!…
Loudoun County, Va. — Sprains and strains are common injuries in the athletic community, and they can happen during a game or in practices. But how do they actually start? What are some factors that make an athlete more prone to these frustrating injuries? https://youtu.be/V_OSq9ONP3g NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR: If you or someone you may know is suffering from a sprain or strain, call Loudoun Sports Therapy Center at 703-450-4300, and let us help you overcome this debilitating condition! [adrotate banner=”13″]