Loudoun County, Va. — Try these two self tests to assess weakness and pain in your knee. These will help you determine if you are at risk for an ACL tear or a quad tendon tear. https://youtu.be/40DqiTkloKA 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. — Who hasn’t used their shoulders at some point? Whether you play a sport like baseball, volleyball, football, or not, you use your shoulders pretty much anytime you move your upper body. Our shoulders help us complete those everyday movements we often don’t think twice about. Think about reaching up to get something off the pantry shelf. In my house, I like to store things higher because it’s easier for me. However, my wife, who is 4’11”, doesn’t always agree with this decision. But what if I wasn’t able to store things up high due to shoulder…

Loudoun County, Va. — Our balance system is made up of three things: our inner ear, leg strength and our vision. Whether you’re a young athlete or 55 and older, these three systems have to work well together to help us balance. https://youtu.be/uT11SBhpdjI 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. — Maybe you’ve heard of IT band syndrome. Maybe you haven’t. If you fall into the latter, maybe it’s time you find out what it is. Let’s start with the name. The ‘IT’ refers to the iliotibial band that runs along the outer portion of the thigh. When people refer to the IT band, they often have the misconception that it’s a muscle. Actually, the IT band is the long tendon of the tensor fascia latae (TFL). The TFL performs multiple hip functions and also helps stabilize our torsos. So what is IT band syndrome and what can…

Loudoun County, Va. — A lack of core strength is one of the most common reasons athletes sustain injuries. Your core is your body’s stabilizer. When the muscles that make up the core are not strong or unbalanced, the risk of sustaining injuries up and down the chain is much more likely, and unfortunately, usually happens. So how do you know if your core is strong? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnAdXnuocow 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,…

Loudoun County, Va. — Don’t shrug off shoulder pain! The shoulder is a very mobile joint, making it prone to injury whether you’re a high school student-athlete, a weekend warrior or neither. There are some simple ways to test your shoulder range of motion and strength that will help you recognize your risk for a shoulder injury. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5N8b3Bt2bA 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…