General Health + Fitness

BANDED STRETCHES: HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MOBILITY

Jenna Loewer

Nov 1, 20212 min read

BANDED STRETCHES: HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MOBILITY

Get the most out of your mobility work by adding in these banded stretches!

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HOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR GLUTE MED AND IMPROVE HIP STABILITY

Jenna Loewer

Oct 25, 20211 min read

HOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR GLUTE MED AND IMPROVE HIP STABILITY

Glute med is an extremely important muscle for stabilizing the pelvis. Learn how to activate and strengthen in in this blog!

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Ever accidentally pee your pants? Me too. Here's how to fix it!

Jenna Loewer

Aug 17, 20212 min read

Ever accidentally pee your pants? Me too. Here's how to fix it!

PT: “Do you ever struggle with leaking urine?” Patient: “Nope.....Well... only a little when I sneeze… or squat heavy...but nothing...

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2 Simple Exercises to Stop Your Hips from Pinching

Jenna Loewer

Apr 25, 20212 min read

2 Simple Exercises to Stop Your Hips from Pinching

Do you ever feel that nagging "pinching" sensation when ever you flex your hip? Maybe at the bottom of a squat, sitting, or going up and...

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Importance of the Deep Rotators for Hip Stability (& The Best Exercises to Strengthen Them)

Jenna Loewer

Dec 2, 20203 min read

Importance of the Deep Rotators for Hip Stability (& The Best Exercises to Strengthen Them)

There are a lot of muscles that contribute to hip stability, but today we are going to focus on a group called the deep hip rotators. In...

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ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HIP IMPINGEMENT: PART 2

Jenna Loewer

Sep 11, 20203 min read

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HIP IMPINGEMENT: PART 2

Our goal with exercise is to help restore those imbalances in order to keep the joint centered throughout functional movements.

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ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HIP IMPINGEMENT: PART 1

Jenna Loewer

Aug 25, 20206 min read

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HIP IMPINGEMENT: PART 1

Hip impingement is a fairly common problem, but that doesn’t mean it’s normal. Pinching, catching, popping, snapping… all words that may...

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ANKLE SPRAINS & STRAINS

Jenna Loewer

Aug 18, 20206 min read

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ANKLE SPRAINS & STRAINS

Ankle sprains & strains are a pretty common injury. Usually, they happen from an excessive inversion movement (hence the term, "rolling...

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IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE WITH THESE EXERCISES

Jenna Loewer, DPT

Jul 29, 20202 min read

IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE WITH THESE EXERCISES

Balance is an essential component of any good exercise program. As a dancer or an athlete, balance is a foundational building block for...

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"DO I NEED AN MRI?" WHY PHYSICAL THERAPY SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST STEP

Jenna Loewer, DPT

Mar 23, 20203 min read

"DO I NEED AN MRI?" WHY PHYSICAL THERAPY SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST STEP

X-Rays and MRI’s are awesome diagnostic tools to help get a view of what we can’t see from the outside, but there’s also a little danger in

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Jenna Loewer, DPT

Mar 23, 20201 min read

AT HOME FULL BODY WORKOUTS

Here are a few workouts you can try right at home. Little to no equipment required!

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3 MINUTE STRETCHING ROUTINE FOR YOUR WORKDAY

Jenna Loewer, DPT

Feb 3, 20201 min read

3 MINUTE STRETCHING ROUTINE FOR YOUR WORKDAY

What's the biggest excuse for not getting some mobility work in?? TIME! The pace of life is fast in Northern Virginia. The majority of...

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WHAT HEALING FROM AN INJURY REALLY LOOKS LIKE

Jenna Loewer, DPT

Dec 16, 20193 min read

WHAT HEALING FROM AN INJURY REALLY LOOKS LIKE

Progress isn't linear. It happens in little bits and pieces, sometimes good and sometimes bad. Learning to shift your mindset on what pr

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RELIEVE YOUR TRIGGER POINTS WITH THIS EASY MASSAGE

Jenna Loewer, DPT

Oct 21, 20193 min read

RELIEVE YOUR TRIGGER POINTS WITH THIS EASY MASSAGE

Trigger points are quite common and they can be really uncomfortable! Knowing how to get relief from them can be super helpful, from manual

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Jenna Loewer, DPT

Oct 7, 20194 min read

TOP 10 STRETCHES TO DO AT YOUR DESK

Free time is a precious thing.. that's why it can be really helpful to learn a few exercises you can do right at your desk! These are gr

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Jenna Loewer, DPT

Sep 2, 20192 min read

4 EASY STRETCHES FOR WEIGHT TRAINING

If you are lacking adequate flexibility in the wrist, the most likely result will be compensations in your lifting technique. Add the weight

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Jenna Loewer, DPT

Aug 12, 20194 min read

BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS FOR ATHLETES

Ready or not, school is starting back up soon, which also means it's time for sports! It's important to understand how to stay healthy...

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5 MINUTE CORE EXERCISE ROUTINE FOR SI JOINT PAIN

Jenna Loewer, DPT

Jul 29, 20192 min read

5 MINUTE CORE EXERCISE ROUTINE FOR SI JOINT PAIN

Have you ever felt pain in your lower back off to one side? It could be coming from your Sacroilliac joint. Try this 5 minute stability sequ

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THE SECRET TO SUCCESS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY

Jenna Loewer, DPT

Jul 16, 20193 min read

THE SECRET TO SUCCESS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY

Working on stretching or strengthening one hour a week during PT just won’t cut it. It’s the little day to day stuff, in between visits, whe

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Jenna Loewer, DPT

Jun 23, 20193 min read

YOUR DIAGNOSIS DOES NOT DEFINE YOU

A Diagnosis is just a label. It doesn't matter if its hip impingement, COPD or a fracture... do not let a diagnosis define the limits of

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