What is the phone number for Solutions Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine in Alexandria VA?

You can reach them at: 703-299-3111. It’s best to call Solutions Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine during business hours.

What are Solutions Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine(Alexandria, VA) store hours?

Solutions Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine store hours are as follows: Mon-Thu: 7:00AM - 8:00PM, Fri: 7:00AM - 6:30PM, Sat-Sun: Closed.

Solutions Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine on reinekers lane ste, Alexandria, VA

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✨STAFF UPDATE✨ We have a new Physical Therapist on our team! Meet Nicole: Nicole is a Northern VA native. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Marymount University. In her spare time, she enjoys working out and playing soccer🏋🏻‍♀️⚽️. Join us in welcoming Nicole to the team!👏🏼 #physicaltherapist #marymountuniversity #marymountdpt #northernva #soccer #welcometotheteam #staffhighlight #staffappreciation #solutionsphysicaltherapy #oldtownalexandria #alexandriava #exercise

Start moving with ease again by solving your hip and knee pain! Physical therapy is here to help you reduce injury risk, improve strength, and live pain-free! https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/move-with-ease-once-again-by-relieving-your-hip-and-knee-pains/

We hope you have a ~balanced~ weekend!! Ankle stability is super important for EVERYBODY! Having strong ankles helps prevent you from spraining your ankle walking down the street or hurting yourself during sport. Call us today if you have questions about your ankle strength!

🎓⭐️Patient Success⭐️🎓 This patient suffered a groin strain. After working hard with Shira at physical therapy, he is able to do Copenhagen Planks, an advanced adductor exercise! Congratulations James on your recovery!🎉🎓

🔈Sound on🔈to hear this patient doing lateral dips to the beat of a metronome! This exercise challenges his quad control more than usual because he has to keep up with the beat!

Do you have chronic pain symptoms that just won’t go away no matter what medications you take? Dry needling could be an option for you. Ask your physical therapist about this method of treatment. https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/contact-location/ #solutionspt

🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYLOR🎉 Join us in celebrating one of our lovely Patient Care Coordinator’s birthdays! We hope you have a wonderful day, Taylor. • • • #happybirthday #staffappreciation #patientcare #physicaltherapy #celebration #birthday #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria #localbusiness #solutionsphysicaltherapy #teamwork #exercise

Are you experiencing acute or chronic pain as a result of an injury? Whether it happened recently or a while ago, physical therapy may offer relief for your problem. #solutionspt https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/

Congratulations to this patient on her recovery! After working hard at PT with Shira, she is able to do housework and other activities such as sleeping and blow-drying her hair without pain! She writes, “I had a great experience at Solutions Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine. My therapist, Shira, was responsive to my concerns and was able to vary my therapy so as to maximize my improvement.” This week’s #fridayfact about PT is that our therapist’s goal is to help you FUNCTION. Whether that be picking up your child, jogging, or driving your car, we want you to be able to participate in your life without pain holding you back. Visit the #linkinbio to learn more about how we can help you GET BETTER FASTER! #grauation #functional #physicaltherapy #housework #elbowpain #prpinjection #exercise #ptworks #choosept #oldtownalexandria #alexandriavirginia #solutionsphysicaltherapy #ptmonth #appreciation

October is National Physical Therapy Month! This October we recognize all of the GREAT work that physical therapists do in the healthcare community! #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #ptworks #choosept #october #appreciationpost #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria #localbusiness #solutionsphysicaltherapy

--- BENCH PRESS GRIP --- Grip positioning for bench press is not only important for efficient power transfer from the muscles to the barbell, but also to decrease injury to the many tiny carpal bones and ligaments of the wrist. Here we show both correct and incorrect grip positioning for the barbell bench press. The arrows show the line of force from your arms to the barbell. If the bar is held horizontally across the middle of the hand, the line of force (red arrow) will be in front of the barbell, decreasing the amount of force going to the barbell and also increasing stress to the wrist joint. By placing the barbell closer to the base of the hand/wrist on the pinky side, we can maintain the barbell over the wrist joint and forearm, and efficiently transfer the force through the arms and into the bar (green arrow). Give it a try and see if this can increase those bench press numbers!

Are you struggling with back pain that refuses to go away? You may be suffering from a herniated disc! Learn how physical therapy can help you get to the root of your pain and find lasting pain relief! #solutionspt https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/struggling-with-herniated-disc-pain-how-to-tell-when-its-time-to-see-a-physical-therapist/

Physical Therapists are here to promote your independence! This week’s #fridayfact for National Physical Therapy Month is...PTs help you be proactive by teaching safe fall recovery! Our PTs help you with strength and balance, while also educating about techniques to keep you safe when you’re out of the clinic! Do you have questions about what else physical therapists do? DM us! #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapymonth #october #solutionsphysicaltherapy #fallrecovery #independentliving #confidence #proactive #strength #balance #education #tipsandtricks #livingalone #choosept #ptworks #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria

💪🏼ADVANCED CALF STRENGTHENING💪🏼 Lisa created this setup to mimic a gym sled push. She had this patient push 145 POUNDS around our clinic until he fatigued! What a great example of our therapists using their creativity to personalize treatments for every patient!! Check our stories for a photo of the slider that he completely worked through from all of the weight and friction! #sledpush #weightedsled #strengthening #calfstrength #exercise #physicaltherapy #oldtownalexandria #ptworks #choosept #alexandriava #friction #145lbs #musclefatigue #creativity

🔈SOUND ON🔈for Manipulation Monday! Some benefits of cervical manipulation include reducing pain, stiffness, and pressure. Our experienced physical therapists may use these techniques to improve spinal motion and improve PAIN FREE mobility! #manipulation #neckcrack #physicaltherapy #pain #getbetterfaster #neckpain #monday #manipulationmonday #solutionsphysicaltherapy #oddlysatisfying #spine #cervicalspine #ptworks #choosept #results #exercise

Do you suffer from neck, back, or knee pain daily? These conditions can get in the way of a normal life. A physical therapist can properly assess your condition and prescribe treatment methods to help. #solutionspt https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/

It’s time for this week’s #FRIDAYFACT about physical therapy! At Solutions, we know how important sport is to our community. Our therapists design SPORT SPECIFIC drills and vary the speed of the drills depending on the rehabilitation stage to get you back to playing the sport you love. Christine is working hard on ladder drills after her ACL repair to get back to playing with the @dcdivasfootball team. The ladder is great for training quickness and direction changes. Great job! Call us at 703-299-3111 to get back to the sport you love! #physicaltherapy #returntosport #sportstherapy #dcdivas #ladderdrills #quickfeet #womeninfootball #ptworks #choosept #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria #sportsdrills #exercise #aclrepair

😬Do you clench or grind your teeth? If you do, you may feel an abnormal amount of tension in these regions in your face and may even have some accompanying neck pain or tightness.😖💥 We can treat TMJ dysfunction using various techniques that address the masseter and temporalis muscles! Call us at 703-299-3111 to make an appointment and start feeling better! #tmjdisorder #physicaltherapy #masseter #temporalis #tension #toothgrinding #neckpain #necktension #jawtightening #choosept #ptworks #solutionsphysicaltherapy #oldtownalexandria #alexandriava

Happy Halloween! Who’s your favorite team?? Insurance Agents vs. Average Joes from Dodgeball...Vote in the comments below⬇️ Winning team gets bragging rights for the whole year! Voting is open through midnight Sunday and we’ll post the winner on Monday!

At Solutions, we get results. Kim H. is now able to dress👚👖and shower🚿without shoulder pain!

We can stop your neck pain! Cupping of the upper trap and paraspinals decreases tension through the upper back and shoulders...hello relaxation! Paired with neck & upper back postural strengthening, our therapists can effectively treat neck pain! Call us today to get our of pain! 703-299-3111

Ever wonder why some exercises are named the way they are?🤔 This one, the ‘Monster Walk’, makes sense! With its wide sweeping steps, the exercise mimics the movement of a large beast! Oh, and helps strengthen your hips to help with stability of the lower back and legs! #gluteusmedius #hipstrength #lowbackpain #hippain #monsterwalk #resistancebands #resistancebandexercise #stability #physicaltherapy #ptworks #choosept #solutionsphysicaltherapy #oldtownalexandria #arlingtonva #alexandriava #alexandria #washingtondc

🎉Everyone’s favorite percussive massage tool...the Hypervolt! ⁣ Laura is having the patient move her arm while she targets the shoulder blade with the Hypervolt. Benefits include: ⁣ • Reduced pain/muscle soreness • Increased range of motion ⁣ @hyperice #hypervolt #percussivemassage #physicaltherapy #soreness #shoulderpain #movement #pain #ptworks #choosept #alexandriava #arlingtonva #oldtownalexandria #rangeofmotion #exercise #shoulderstrength

If you have frequent tension headaches that appear seemingly out of nowhere, you may be a good candidate for therapy at our practice. Headaches can rule your life, but they don’t have to. https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/

Agility training! This patient is working on rapid toe taps to improve speed and stability so he can safely return to playing sports. Using a moving ball makes it extra difficult but he’s crushing it! #toetaps #stability #agility #agilitydrills #ballhandling #soccer #returntosport #oldtownalexandria #physicaltherapy #solutionsphysicaltherapy #alexandriava #ptworks #choosept

🎓C O N G R A T S🎓 Daniel B. came to Solutions after hip replacement surgery! Even after moving 45 minutes away, he kept coming and is now pain-free and more flexible than before! Good work Daniel! #hipsurgery #hipreplacement #physicaltherapy #graduation #painfree #postoprecovery #hippain #flexibility #results #improvement #exercise #covidsafe #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria #solutionsphysicaltherapy

Let’s talk Mommy Posture! Read on for 3 tips to improve posture while carrying baby👶🏼 Between carrying the baby, nursing, and carrying all other things, moms tend to fall into a natural posture of an anterior pelvic tilt (tucked tailbone), slumped back, and rounded shoulders. Overtime, this posture causes a strain to the body and can globally weaken muscles, known as cross syndrome posture. . . So! 3 Things To Remember! 1. Stand tall 2. Tuck your glutes 3. Squeeze those shoulder blades • • • #posture #momposture #education #physicaltherapy #momandbaby #ptworks #backpain #shoulderpain #neckpain #results #exercise

💪🏼Exercise for shoulder pain!! 🔹Ball taps are used for rotator cuff and scapular strengthening at end range (arm overhead & out to the side). 🔹Strengthening these muscles is imperative for keeping the shoulder stable during overhead activities. 🔹This type of shoulder strength is especially important for athletes that do a lot of throwing! • • • Demonstrated with @theraband weighted balls. #shoulderpain #shoulderexercise #shoulderstrength #theraband #physicaltherapy #throwing #athletes #elitethrower #sportsmedicine #alexandriavirginia #oldtownalexandria #arlingtonva #fairfaxva #ptworks #choosept

🚴🏼CYCLING SEASON IS WRAPPING UP! Do you have a plan for those cold winter❄️workouts?? 🔹Winter is coming so better get those last bike rides in for the season! 🔹Here is Jeff finishing up the riding season on the W&OD trail! 🔹If you are experiencing any neck, back, hip, or knee pain while cycling, please contact us to get better so you can get these last rides in pain free! • • • #bikingadventures #cycling #outdoorbiking #exerciseismedicine #getoutside #winter #changingseasons #planahead #physicaltherapy #backpain #neckpain #helmetsafety #wodtrail #choosept #ptworks #exercisepainfree #alexandriavirginia #oldtownalexandria #arlingtonva

Millions of people suffer from different types of headaches. A few include sinus headaches, hormone headaches, and migraines. Different types of stress can also play a role in causing headaches. You can find lasting relief with Solutions PT! https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/stress-related-headaches-getting-you-down-physical-therapy-can-help/

400 HOURS!🤯Christian has completed his degree requirements and will be graduating from George Mason University with a degree in Kinesiology in December. He has been a huge help to us here at Solutions and he has learned lots. THANK YOU for allowing him to be a part of your rehab here and let’s all wish him luck with his future endeavors! #georgemasonuniversity #kinesiology #bachelors #graduation #decembergrad #shadowing #clinical #observation #thankyou #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria #arlington #fairfaxva #student #physicaltherapy #choosept #goodluck

Happy 7th anniversary to Shira!🎉Solutions is lucky to have her on our team and so are her patients!

🔆Patient Spotlight🔆 Larry is currently coming to Solutions for a gluteus medius tear. Here he is performing a split stance with medicine ball lift. He is currently unable to perform any single leg activities yet because of pain and weakness, so the split stance is a great position for him to strengthen his glute med functionally! Our therapists are great at finding exercises that work for YOU and your body! If something hurts, reach out! • • • • • • #balance #muscletear #exerciseismedicine #physicaltherapy #choosept #ptworks #alexandria #oldtownalexandria #arlingtonva #fairfax #functionalexercise #medicineball #mondaymotivation

Chronic pain can run your life, but it doesn’t have to. If you’re suffering from aches and pains in your back, neck, hips, legs or knees, a physical therapist can help you get back up on your feet. https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/

✨LETS TALK ABS: WEEK 2✨ Sound on for a walkthrough of abdominal bracing! “Abdominal bracing happens when you contract the muscles around your spine to create a rigid midsection. This bracing protects your spine from moving in a position that can cause damage or injury." -Grayson Wickham, PT, DPT, CSCS . . . The most common movements that cause injury to your spine include loaded bending forward and bending forward with rotation. This is especially important when moving heavy loads, or moving in explosive ways that generate a lot of force. . . . Remember: Abdominal bracing can be done with ANY exercise and ANY sport. So remember to contract your core and think of pulling your belly in like you're zipping up your jeans!

💪BACK TO WORK! 💪 Congrats to Justin for graduating from PT! He came in with the concern of needing shoulder surgery, and left doing (lots of!) push-ups and pull-ups pain free! Now he’s back to his full routine in the gym. Way to go!! #shoulderpain #shoulderstrength #shouldersurgery #avoidsurgery #pullups #pushups #exerciseismedicine #success #graduationday #patientsuccess #alexandria #physicaltherapy #oldtownalexandria #choosept #ptworks

WRIST PAIN RELIEF✍🏼 It’s FRIDAY! Have you put in hours of work at your computer this week?? Do you ever experience pain, numbness, or tingling into your hand? We can help! We have therapists that specialize in nerve entrapment that may be occurring at the wrist causing Carpal Tunnel. Let us help YOU overcome your pain! #wristpain #friday #longworkhours #carpaltunnel #handisnumb #handtingling #painfree #physicaltherapy #exerciseismedicine #nerveentrapment #carpaltunnelrelease #ptworks #choosept #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria #arlingtonva #fairfax #smallbusiness #localbusiness #shopsmall

Headaches have a bad habit of showing up at the most inconvenient times. Factors like your posture, type of mattress you use, your pillow, or even your desk chair can all impact your risk for experiencing regular headaches. Fortunately, we can help! https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/

It’s #givingtuesday and we are collecting for Toys for Tots! 🎁🎁 Toys will be accepted in our office through DECEMBER 12th! ⏰ Help us provide less fortunate children in our community toys for the Holiday season. 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone, and we look forward to bringing a little Holiday cheer to those in need through toys. 🎄🕎🪔 #holiday #toys #donation #toysfortots #alexandriava #giftgiving #arlingtonva #oldtownalexandria #dropofflocation #toysfortotsdropoff #toycollection #givingspirit #physicaltherapy #solutionsphysicaltherapy #ptworks #choosept #exerciseismedicine

Isn’t it hard to find the STRENGTH to TRANSITION back to your daily routine after the holidays? We can help! JUMP into the new week with Solutions. Make that appointment that you’ve been putting off. Let us help you overcome your pain and get back to the life you want to live! #physicaltherapy #monday #yoga #strength #transitions #routine #holiday #solutionsphysicaltherapy #ptworks #choosept #pain #backpain #neckpain #shoulderpain #kneepain #painfree #exerciseismedicine #oldtownalexandria #arlingtonva #alexandriava #fairfax

Look at all these toys!! THANK YOU to everyone who donated toys to Toys for Tots through Solutions. We are so lucky to be able to provide joy and happiness this holiday season to those in need💗

💥 HAVING KNEE PAIN?! 💥 Knee pain can stem from numerous causes, but one of the most common is pain at the patellar tendon. This is also called “Runner’s Knee”! The pain can be dull and achy that gets worse when squatting down, lunging, or standing up after sitting for a prolonged time. • Focusing on strengthening the quads - especially in the eccentric or “negative” direction - helps to control the patella more and have less of that pulling ache in the front of the knee. • These variations of squats and single leg balance help to emphasize the quads to get them stronger! • 💥 decline squat 💥 single leg knee extension 💥 Spanish squats #kneepain #kneeinjury #runner #runningpain #squats #physicaltherapy #prtworks #choosept #solutionsphysicaltherapy #oldtownalexandria #alexandriava #arlingtonva #fairfax #pain #painfree #exerciseismedicine #strength #form #recovery

SHOULDER PAIN RECOVERY! Melody came to Solutions with shoulder pain and stiffness which she felt when riding her bike and doing daily activities like opening heavy doors and lifting groceries. After improving her range of motion, her therapist Nicole worked on strengthening and shoulder stability. Melody graduated pain free and able to perform exercises like pull ups and push ups. Melody decided not to let her shoulder pain hold her back from doing the activities she loves and now she is pain free! Congratulations Melody! #shoulderpain #painfree #biking #dailylife #physicaltherapy #ptworks #choosept #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria #pushup #pullups #shoulderworkout #shoulderrecovery #results #patientsuccess #ptgraduation

Are you getting bored with plain old lunges?? We’ve all needed to up our workout creativity during the pandemic so here’s a way to target your CORE and LEGS with lunges!💪🏼 Try matrix lunges that take you in different directions incorporating functional mobility in different planes of movement. Who said lunges are just a leg/glute exercise?? You can target your core by incorporating arm movements with added weight for an extra challenge! What has been your favorite pandemic workout? #pandemicworkout #lunges #matrixlunge #lungematrix #coreexercise #physicaltherapy #oldtownalexandria #ptworks #choosept #alexandriava #solutionsphysicaltherapy

Find yourself in a BIND quarantining after the holiday? 🧘🏻‍♀️Can't untangle yourself from helping with virtual school long enough to leave the house for your PT appointment?🏘 ⁣ ~Wrap~ your head around this: we have telehealth PT appointments available! You can do physical therapy from the comfort and convenience of your own home! ⁣ We are committed to helping you be a warrior and succeed in your rehab in the safest and most convenient way possible! ⁣ #yogapose #bind #quarantine #selfcare #physicaltherapy #exerciseismedicine #livepainfree #choosept #ptworks #oldtownalexandria #alexandriava #fairfax #arlingtonva #telehealth #virtualschool

Don't let stress-related headaches prevent you from being productive! Relieve tension and feel better with Solutions Physical Therapy! https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/dont-stress-your-stress-related-headaches-find-relief-with-pt-pt-tips/

Santa came to visit!! He’s been keeping up with his PT exercises and look at his MOVES! A talented patient created an app, Magikmo Moments, to bring Christmas cheer into the Solutions clinic! • • • #magikmo #appstore #creativity #christmascheer #santadance #physicaltherapy #fridayfun #holidayspirit #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria

Chag Sameach! We hope you have a Happy Hannukah!

SWIPE to learn about what a Doctorate of Physical Therapy entails! It’s a LOT of hard work and our PTs have EARNED the title of Doctor of Physical Therapy! They are trained experts in our field and here to help YOU live a pain-free life! • • • #physicaltherapy #doctorate #ptworks #choosept #exerciseismedicine #medicalprofessional #patientcare #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria

Do normal tasks such as sitting at your desk, bending down, or standing to cook dinner, cause a flaring pain between your blades or in the tissues between your shoulders and neck? Your posture could be the issue. Find relief with PT! https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/

Cate graduated pain free and now wants to be a Physical Therapist🤩‼️ Cate came to Solutions after injuring her groin and was in pain playing soccer⚽️ She graduated not only with a stronger kick and no pain, but also with a new found love for physical therapy - she told her therapist Nicole she wants to be a PT when she grows up💗 #motivationmonday #physicaltherapy #careergoals #plankfun #soccerinjury #soccer #youthsports #alexandria #oldtownalexandria #ptworks #choosept #mentoring #plank #exerciseismedicine

Sciatica is a catch-all phrase for radiating leg symptoms that come from the lower back. When nerves in your lower back become pinched or compressed, the resulting pain, tingling and numbness affect your back, buttocks, groin, and legs. https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/why-do-you-get-leg-pain-when-you-sit-or-drive-solutions-pt/

Happy Holidays from Solutions! Our staff felt festive in their Santa & Elf hats today!🧑🏼‍🎄🎅🏼🎄

Happy New Year! 2021 is here and we couldn’t help but have a little fun to celebrate the new year🥳

Are you waking up with aches and pains that weren't previously there or that you can't explain? Find answers and relief with Solutions PT! https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/whats-causing-your-aches-and-pains-get-to-the-root-of-your-pain

Feeling blessed and grateful!! Thank you #alexandriahealthdepartment for the staff and volunteers who made this happen. We are humbled to be included in this round of vaccination.

Happy Holidays from Solutions! Our staff felt festive in their Santa & Elf hats today!🧑🏼‍🎄🎅🏼🎄

⚡️Shoulder surgery can’t hold this patient back from an overhead high five✋🏼with her PTs! After a long road of pre-op & post-op rehab for her left shoulder, this patient happily exclaimed, “I can go higher!” We’re so happy to see her succeed and are lucky to have gotten to know her during her rehab process. Congratulations!🎉 #physicaltherapy #alexandriava #patientsuccess #celebration #prehab #shoulderrehab #choosept

Happy New Year! 2021 is here and we couldn’t help but have a little fun to celebrate the new year🥳

Feeling blessed and grateful!! Thank you #alexandriahealthdepartment for the staff and volunteers who made this happen. We are humbled to be included in this round of vaccination.

Happy Holidays from Solutions! Our staff felt festive in their Santa & Elf hats today!🧑🏼‍🎄🎅🏼🎄

Rapid toe-tapping into this weekend like... And getting some agility work in while we’re at it! This is a great exercise for training speed and quickness and is especially helpful for athletes who are training for sport! #agility #fastfeet #toetaps #physicaltherapy #returntosport #rehab #alexandriava #washingtondc #choosept #fridayfeeling #weekendishere

How to help that numbness & tingling in your arm and hand! Nerve glides are a good way to decrease nerve irritation and stiffness ESPECIALLY if you are experiencing symptoms such as numbness and tingling into the arm and hand🖐🏽 Median nerve glide: This is a good one to start with. The neck, elbow, and wrist need to move together to allow the nerve to GLIDE. As the elbow extends, the nerve is being tensioned at the elbow. As the wrist and neck move, the nerve is put on slack. The combination of tensioning the nerve at the elbow, and putting the nerve on slack at the neck and wrist allows the nerve to GLIDE. Let us know how it feels! #nerveglides #wristpain #handnumbness #stiffness #stretching #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #alexandriava #nova #washingtondc #exerciseismedicine #choosept #ptworks

HOW TO set up your indoor bike trainer!🚴🏼‍♂️ Don't stop riding just because it's winter!❄️Setting up your bike on an indoor bike trainer is easy and allows you to continue training all season! 1. Buy an indoor bike trainer. I am using a simple magnetic trainer as shown in the video. 2. Purchase a RPM and cadence sensor in order to measure speed, distance, and cadence. I have been using Wahoo RPM and Cadence sensor along with their Wahoo fitness app to track stats.📈 3. Add the sensors to your bike and set up your workout station. 4. Start riding!💪🏼 #indoorbike #bicycling #indoorworkout #pandemicworkout #indoorplants #rpm #cadence #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #choosept #prworks #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria

If you’ve been dealing with chronic joint pain for some time, then you should know you’re not alone. Chronic pain is typically associated with arthritis, although there are plenty of other physical ailments that can lead to joint deterioration and pain. https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/

⚽️Are you working on returning to sport?🤾🏻‍♀️ Try this single leg squat to develop strength in your quad! Strengthening these muscles will help control the movements of your knee during play and keep you safe! #physicaltherapy #squats #singlelegsquat #returntosport #sportsmedicine #alexandriava #choosept #quadstrength #ptworks #football #lacrosse #basketball #fieldhockey #gymnastics #baseball

“Don’t crack your knuckles, you’ll get arthritis!” Is just an OLD WIVES TALE! 👊🏼In your knuckle, there is gas within the fluid in your joint, called synovial fluid, that is under immense pressure that forces the gas into liquid form. 👊🏼When you crack your knuckle, you create a momentary vacuum which allows this liquid to transform into gas phase and then that bubble pops, giving the “crack” sound. It then depolarizes a nerve which makes it feel good. 👊🏼Good news is that a recent study compared those who habitually cracked knuckles to those who didn’t- and knuckle cracking does NOT appear to cause arthritis of the hand! So crack away (within reason) Source: DeWeber, Kevin; Olszewski, Mariusz; Ortolano, Rebecca. Knuckle Cracking and Hand Osteoarthritis. The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine 24(2), 169-174, 2011. • • • #physicaltherapy #fingercrack #arthritis #research #choosept #ptworks #solutionsphysicaltherapy #oldtownalexandria #physicaltherapist #alexandriava #localbusiness #exercise #health

Happy MLK Day! • • • #wereallinthistogether #appreciation #remebrance #physicaltherapy

Back Pain can be a big problem. Read more to find out how you solve this and get back to living the way you want with Solutions Physical Therapy! https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/3-basic-core-exercises-for-a-strong-back

Is knee pain holding you back? ▫️Box jumps can highlight movement faults with take off and landing with respect to hip, knee, and foot position. ▫️This patient is demonstrating good landing position; however, shows what we call valgusing at the knees during her take off. ▫️This is an important movement fault to correct in order to prevent potential knee injuries with plyometric activity and running. ▫️She was prescribed banded squat jumps to practice at home to address and improve! #kneepain #runnerslife #exerciseismedicine #choosept #ptworks #solutionsphysicaltherapy #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria #physicaltherapy #exerciseplan #painfree #technique

Ever wonder about those popping noises in your jaw?? Sound on to hear Mara’s jaw click🔈 1) Not all joint sounds are indicative of dysfunction! It is very common to hear or feel clicking or popping in your jaw (Temporomandibular Joint, or TMJ) but this CAN be normal for 30 to 40 % of a painfree population of individuals. 2) However, joint sounds can also present with discomfort and can be associated with loss of range and can affect activities like eating, talking, and yawning. 3) Mara's opening pattern, which is associated with joint sounds, demonstrates a zig-zag pattern and can imply movement dysfunction that can be addressed with physical therapy treatment. 4) We can help if you’re having jaw pain! Call us to make an appointment. #jawpain #clicking #tmjdisorder #physicaltherapy #ptworks #choosept #alexandriava #washingtondc #oldtownalexandria #solutionsphysicaltherapy

“Back pain” is an all-encompassing term used to describe a vast number of conditions that cause pain in the upper or lower back. Sports-related injuries, poor posture, and car accidents are just a few of the many ways that someone can develop back pain. https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/

Physical therapy helped with his back pain! Read his story⤵️ This patient has decades old history of chronic low back pain and has avoided lifting and bending for a long time due to pain. At one point, he was ready to undergo spinal surgery. Today, he graduates from PT being able to dead lift, squat, and bend. He seldom has symptoms and when he does, he feels like he knows how to address them with activities he's learned in therapy. He no longer feels limited in everyday activities and can even spend long distances driving to his favorite vacation spot in Ocean City! #PTfirst #conservativecare #backpain #chronicpain #physicaltherapy #choosept #ptworks #lifecantwait #painfree #patienteducation #patientsuccess #successstory #solutionsphysicaltherapy

According to the CDC, around 1/5 people have chronic pain. Chronic pain is extremely common so if you're struggling with pain, you're not alone. If chronic pain is a reason you are unable to be active then it's time to find relief with Solutions PT! https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/finally-find-lasting-chronic-pain-relief-with-physical-therapy-treatments/

Here, Lisa is measuring calf strength on two different legs via single leg heel raise. Can you spot which one is weaker?👀 Lisa can then prescribe exercise based on this test to strengthen the right calf! #physicaltherapy #calfpain #howcanpthelp #calfweakness #calfstrength #physicaltherapist #choosept #prworks #movementismedicine #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria #solutionsphysicaltherapy #measurementmonday

Joint pain such as bursitis is a commonly experienced type of pain across the globe. If you have been noticing pain in one of your joints, it could be a sign of bursitis. Fortunately, physical therapy can help! Contact us today at the Solutions PT, VA! https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/contact/

Do deadlifts make you nervous? Don’t want to hurt your back? Here’s an example of really awesome deadlift form for inspiration! Try it out and let us know if you have pain during this exercise, we’re here to help. #deadlift #formmatters #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria #solutionsphysicaltherapy #painfree #functionalfitness #ptworks #choosept

It’s time for a FRIDAY FLEX (Hip Flexion that is!) Keep your hip flexors strong by targeting them with this exercise! Standing hip flexion can be done multiple ways: 1️⃣ With a kettle bell (shown here) 2️⃣ Or a Mini Band by standing on the mini band with your planted foot and loop it around the top of the foot you’re lifting. #fridayflex #physicaltherapy #exercise #hipflexor #strength #ptworks #physicaltherapist #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria #patientcare #choosept #solutionsphysicaltherapy

Are your hips tight? Save this one! Colleen Gallagher, DPT is here to walk you through hip switches, which focus on functional range of motion in multiple planes in the hips, especially with internal and external rotation. You can progress this by coming up into tall kneeling from this position to work on hip strength and control as well. Try it out and let us know how it goes! #hipmobility #mobilitytraining #mobility #stretching #hipopeners #hipswitch #physicaltherapist #physicaltherapy #alexandriava #movementismedicine #choosept #ptworks #solutionsphysicaltherapy #oldtownalexandria #smallbusiness

SIDE PLANK VARIATIONS Looking for ways to improve your side plank? Dani is demonstrating three different variations in order of low to high difficulty! Want something harder?? Let us know in the comments!

Congratulations to Mike for finishing his final clinical rotation at Solutions! Now just pass your board exam and you will be a doctor of physical therapy! The Solution's family and your patients thank you for your compassion and hard work in getting patients better! #physicaltherapy #ptstudent #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapist #ptworks #choosept #solutionsphysicaltherapy #patientcare #movementismedicine #therapeuticexercise #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria #healthcareworkers

Everyone needs to move throughout the day. But if you sit for the majority of your day, it's essential to find a way to get moving frequently. If you're spending hours at your desk and starting to feel aches from it, learn to be active with Solutions PT! https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/do-you-work-from-a-desk-that-doesnt-mean-you-cant-be-active/

BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION FOR ACL REPAIR This patient underwent a ACL-repair with Hamstring autograft, meniscus repair, and microfracture surgery. He is attempting to get back to normal movement patterns so that he can prepare for sporting activities⛹🏻‍♂️ Come to Solutions Physical Therapy so we can help you return to the things you love! #aclrepair #kneesurgery #surgery #recovery #physicaltherapy #returntosport #aclinjury #physicaltherapist #choosept #ptworks #solutionsphysicaltherapy #oldtownalexandria #alexandriavirginia #localbusiness #bloodflowrestriction

LOW BACK MOBILITY WITH COLLEEN, DPT Sound on🔈for a walkthrough of Spinal CARS! Controlled Articular Rotations (CARS) - using all of the available motion through the spine you’re going to rotate around in a big circle SLOWLY and controlled. Around and back to starting position counts as one, you should aim for 10. Name of the game is slow and controlled motion, and you may get a few cracks and pops in the spine while doing this. Enjoy this video? Save for easy access when your back is bothering you! #spinalmobility #lumbarspine #mobilitywork #physicaltherapy #keepmoving #movementismedicine #choosept #physicaltherapist #backpain #ptworks #solutionsphysicaltherapy

Last weekend, Shira completed the first part of an evaluation & treatment of the cervical and craniofacial complex course! Our therapists are always learning how to help you get better faster by continuing to attend courses and learn techniques. For example, Will, Jeff & Lisa recently completed their second dry needling course and Shira also took a course on treating pain specifically related to headaches! #continuingeducation #alwayslearning #ptworks #choosept #physicaltherapy #headachetreatment #painfree #movementismedicine #dryneedling #physicaltherapist #alexandriava #solutionsphysicaltherapy #oldtownalexandria

It can be difficult to determine the cause of back pain, but sciatica is a common culprit. This can result in painful sensations in the lower back. If you have been living with back pain and think it could be caused by sciatica, schedule an appointment! https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/request-appointment/

It is Solutions’ 12th birthday!!🎂🎈 Solutions has been a part of the Alexandria community since 2009 and has helped so many people live a pain-free, functional life! Thank you to Christina and Andy who have guided the way during this challenging pandemic. Your staff and community members appreciate your commitment to physical therapy and helping others! If Solutions Physical Therapy has had an impact on your life, please share with your friends and family. We appreciate our community so much. #solutionsphysicaltherapy #alexandriava #workanniversary #physicaltherapy #alexandriacommunity #oldtownalexandria #leadership #communitypride #grateful #physicaltherapist #choosept #ptworks

Stretching can help you reach a healthier and happier lifestyle! There are several specific benefits of stretches both before and after a workout. Learn how stretching can help you live today through these simple steps from Solutions PT & Sports Medicine. https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/did-you-know-you-could-benefit-from-stretching-both-before-and-after-your-workout/

Repost from @rowhouseoldtownalexandria! “Did you know mobility and flexibility are related but different? Mobility is key when it comes to optimizing athletic performance, so we thought 🤔 our members could sure benefit from learning how to have great mobility! We're super excited to host a special Mobility Workshop on Saturday March 20th!” ❗️Would you be interested in attending a mobility workshop in the Solutions clinic? Let us know in the comments❗️ • • • #rowhouseoldtownalexandria #solutionspt #alexandriava #explorealx #oldtownalexandriafitness #oldtownalexandriava #mobilityworkshop #injuryprevention #solutionsphysicaltherapy #mobility #rowingworkout

⭐️Meet Robbie! The newest DPT student at Solutions Physical Therapy!⭐️ Robbie Peck is currently a third year DPT student from Gannon University who has just moved to Virginia and is completing his final clinical rotation with Solutions Physical Therapy. His ideal environment is collaborative and team-oriented focusing on getting highly motivated individuals back to the activities they enjoy doing. Robbie was born and raised in Fishers Indiana and moved to Michigan to play football for Grand Valley State University and study pre-medicine. Robbie experienced 2 ACL tears and 2 very different rehabilitation qualities, ultimately directing a trajectory into the field of physical therapy. Robbie has over 5 years of CrossFit coaching experience and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He has trained and competed in marathons, triathlons, olympic lifting meets, and CrossFit competitions. His favorite books are The Alchemist, Unbroken, and Sapiens. If you see him in the clinic, say hi and show him a warm welcome! #physicaltherapy #ptstudent #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapist #ptworks #choosept #solutionsphysicaltherapy #patientcare #movementismedicine #therapeuticexercise #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria #healthcareworkers

Tight hips?? It’s time for #mobilitymonday with Colleen, DPT! Save this one⤵️ for after a long day of sitting at work or in the car! 🔈Sound on for a walkthrough of hip CARS (Controlled Articular Rotations), which works on total range of motion control and strength! #hipmobility #hipstrength #lowbackpain #hippain #mobility #physicaltherapist #monday #stability #physicaltherapy #ptworks #choosept #solutionsphysicaltherapy #oldtownalexandria #arlingtonva #alexandriava #alexandria #washingtondc

While return to work assessments have several benefits associated with them, the main focus is helping injured employees heal and return to work. If you've been injured at work and are looking to get back on the job, contact us to learn how return to work assessments could help!

❗️Graston® for hand pain❗️ ▪️The unique shapes and contours of the Graston®️ instruments allow your therapist to gain access to a variety of angles on your body. ▪️The tools are used to mobilize fascial restrictions and allow for faster recovery! ▪️Use of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization techniques are helpful in restoring lost range of motion and improving pain! Want to know more? Leave your questions about Graston®️ in the comments! #grastontechnique #handpain #fingernumbness #handtingling #tissuemobilization #mobility #rangeofmotion #solutionsphysicaltherapy #oldtownalexandria #alexandriava #choosept #ptworks #bettertogether

Check this out! • Dancers and gymnasts might relate to walking on their toes this way. • The ability to walk this way is evidence of very extrinsically flexible feet from years of stretching the muscles in front of the ankles, shins, and toes. • While this looks painful, not all movement hurts nor is it inherently “bad.” It’s fun to see what the body can adapt to and do! *Don’t try this at home* #dancer #gymnastics #pointedtoes #walking #ankleflexibility #footflexibility #physicaltherapy #choosept #ptworks #solutionsphysicaltherapy #alexandriava #oldtownalexandria #donttrythisathome #thehumanbodyisamazing

Many foods can lead to you feeling tired and achy. If your pain issues have gotten steadily worse, maybe you need to look at your nutritional choices. Having a healthy diet can reduce inflammation and pain. Learn how nutrition can you feel great today! https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/feeling-achy-your-diet-could-help/

Today is Nick’s last day of his clinical rotation with Solutions! He will graduate from Marymount University as a Doctor of Physical Therapy in May🎓 Good luck with all of your future endeavors and now go pass the boards! #physicaltherapist #physicaltherapystudent #choosept #ptworks #ptfirst #marymountuniversity #arlingtonva #graduate #clinicalrotations #solutionsphysicaltherapy #oldtownalexandria #alexandriava

While doing push-ups, your elbows should point backwards at a 45 degree angle, making you a giant arrow⬇️ Then you should be able to slowly and controlled lower your chest all the way down to the ground and back up. #pushup #form #physicaltherapy #fitnesstips #shoulderpain #workoutform #solutionsphysicaltherapy #alexandriava #localbusiness #choosept #ptworks

ACL repair success! We love seeing our patients happy with the results of their hard work at physical therapy!

Butt to wall squats! How we can progress & retrain exercises. Nicole is demonstrating proper form where the pipe stays aligned along her spine to sacrum and she is bending at her hips and her knees. She is standing 1 foot length away from the wall and she should be able to tap her gluts to the wall without loss of balance and be able to stand back up with ease. #squatform #squatting #squatprogression #quadstrength #choosept

Gout impacts the lives of over 8 million Americans. This form of arthritis is the body’s natural reaction to crystal deposits in the joints, known as “tophi. The main goal of PT is to decrease inflammation & stiffness in the affected area. To learn more, schedule an appointment!

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