Loudoun County, Va. — Trying to reach that goal of 10K steps a day can be a challenge on its own. But when you are experiencing foot and ankle problems, it can make even 100 steps feel like a challenge. Your foot and ankle consist of tendons, ligaments, bones and muscles that take a lot of wear and tear throughout the day, whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior. While there are many problems that could affect your foot and ankle, some of the most common problems are plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis and ankle sprains. Plantar fasciitis Plantar…

Loudoun County, Va. — Court sports like basketball, volleyball and racquetball are popular throughout the year. Whether it’s the high school, club or rec league levels, injuries can occur in court sport athletes of all ages. These kinds of problems usually occur in three major joints: the knee, the shoulder and the ankle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SPwQUc0k14&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…

Loudoun County, Va. — Agility: the ability to move quickly and easily. When you think about the definition, ask yourself “Which sports don’t involve agility?” The answer: NONE! From golf to swimming to synchronized diving to football to skiing to wrestling, every athlete must conquer the concept of agility. Imagine a wrestler who has a significant amount of strength, but doesn’t move easily or quickly. Now imagine that same wrestler, moving faster and using less effort to overcome his opponent. Agility is that “next level” of training that sets the elite athletes apart from those who are simply mediocre. Although…

Loudoun County, Va. — Athletes at all levels can get pain and injuries that start with improper conditioning and overuse. Find out the two most common lower extremity problems the experts at Loudoun Sports Therapy Center treat, along with self-assessments for both problems. https://youtu.be/bOjDfqV8v-c 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. —  Shoulder issues like pain and weakness are some of the most common reasons people seek help from a physical therapist. The design of the shoulder is a ball and socket joint. The rounded head of the humerus articulates with the cup like depression of the scapula, giving it a wide degree of movement. That’s why the shoulder is often easily injured. This joint is held together by an extensive group of muscles and ligaments that can be weakened by certain repetitive movements. Most of the problems that occur with the shoulder actually involve the muscles, tendons and…

Loudoun County, Va. —  Why are we focusing on my core if I’m here for a back problem? This is a question we often hear in physical therapy and with good reason. Wouldn’t you wonder why you were being instructed to strengthen a part of your body that isn’t necessarily where you’re feeling pain or discomfort? When it comes to patients who are here for back pain, part of their treatment plan involves strengthening their core. But why? Let’s talk spinal anatomy, muscular imbalances and posture. When patients come in with lower back pain, one of the very first muscle groups…