Loudoun County, Va. — One of the most common complaints that runners have after committing to a running program is that their running plan becomes “stale,” “predictable” or “boring.” A primary reason for these feelings is a lack of progression. Running at the same pace for the same distances or for the same duration over and over again can wear you out quickly. As much as it may be tempting to just get out and run a little, taking time to plan can go a long way in terms of keeping your mind and body sharp as well as preventing injury.…

Loudoun County, Va. — What is a fracture? The word “fracture” is a medical term that refers to a crack or break in a bone. Bones are made of calcified materials, which give them their hard rigid structure. There are several types of fractures: Greenstick: When a bone is bent, but not broken all the way through Buckle fracture: Results from compression of two bones driven into each other Growth plate fracture: Occurs at the joint and can result in shorter bone length Comminuted fracture: When the bone breaks into several pieces Transverse fracture: When the fracture line is perpendicular to…

Loudoun County, Va. — Patellofemoral pain is a condition in which the cartilage under the kneecap is damaged due to injury or overuse. But how do you know if you have it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9nsaaY34dQ&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. — Foam rolling is a great way to break up knots you may feel in your muscles after physical activity. Click the video for two ways to foam roll an area that is often tight. https://youtu.be/zP5PPiZrNAw 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. — Properly warming up and cooling down with any activity is critical. It improves flexibility and performance. https://youtu.be/fbVlGrg68GE 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. — Cross training. What is it and why is it important? If you follow the headlines of any sports’ stars in the off season, you’ll likely see multiple stories about how an athlete is doing something besides their professional sport to prepare for the next season. You can find videos on the internet of star basketball players boxing or doing core work. Articles are written about football players taking up ballet or yoga. Blogs are written about professional runners and their swimming, cycling or weight room routine. The truth is that by and large, professional athletes cross…