Loudoun County, Va. — Knee pain is a very common problem which can result in difficulty with many daily activities. People commonly come to physical therapy with different complaints involving the knee. The number one complaint is knee pain that is under or around the knee cap that can greatly limit your functional mobility. Some people also experience stiffness in and around the knee causing difficulty moving the joint and generalized weakness in the affected leg. Having pain or stiffness in your knee can cause difficulty walking, pain with going up or down the stairs, pain with squatting, difficulty standing…

Loudoun County, Va. — Hip problems are often the result of an overuse injury and can interfere with your daily activities making walking, standing or even sitting painful or challenging. Three common hip problems are: osteoarthritis, bursitis and tendinitis. Osteoarthritis happens when the cartilage in your hip joint becomes damaged from wear and tear over the years. Osteoarthritis can cause pain, stiffness and tenderness within the joint, which often makes walking and using stairs difficult. Bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa around your joint. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that protects the bones in the joint by acting like a cushion.…

Loudoun County, Va. — Planning out your weekly workouts? In addition to the workout itself, there are other time constraints you need to prepare for. This will ensure a successful fitness plan and prevent burnout. https://youtu.be/SDTkzd33iiU 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. — Before you go shoe shopping, figure out what your feet and ankles need. Do you have any muscle weaknesses or imbalances that are throwing off your balance or foot sand ankle alignment? A simple home test will help you determine what you need for your feet. https://youtu.be/HFidZnlftio 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. — Have you ever “rolled” your ankle? Chances are that you have, because what is commonly referred to as a “rolled ankle” or ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries that people experience. It’s important to know though that once an ankle is sprained, the chances of re-spraining it go up dramatically. Fortunately, there are steps you can take in order to get back on your feet. First, let’s talk about what happens when you “roll” your ankle. That pulling or “pop” is damage to the ligaments that maintain the stability of your ankle. There are…

Loudoun County, Va. — So what are some signs that you may have pulled a muscle? You will generally notice some level of discomfort either right away while you are doing the activity or in the following 24 hours. This is what we typically brush off as “typical soreness” after going for a long walk, standing for a long period of time, running, doing yard work, etc. However, too often, people don’t pay attention to this post-activity soreness because they think it is normal. What it is is the body’s way of telling you that something isn’t quite right; that no…