Physical Therapy
Arthritis & Sports is home to one of the area's largest in-house outpatient therapy clinic, with some of the best physical therapists and hand therapists in the region
Thank you for choosing Arthritis & Sports | Physical & Occupational Hand Therapy. Our team is committed to continual, quality, and exceptional care. Our physical therapy clinics in Sterling, VA and South Riding, VA offer a high degree of expertise in orthopaedic physical therapy and patient service. Our Sterling clinic also hosts our occupational hand therapists, who have received extensive training in the rehabilitation of conditions affecting the upper extremity.
Our rehabilitation team focuses on restoring each patient’s optimal physical potential. Furthermore, they help patients maintain their health by educating them to prevent injuries and promoting wellness. Our final goal is to keep our patients continually performing at their highest level of activity. Our team of therapists provides a closely monitored program from start to recovery. They persistently track each patient’s progress, communicating and coordinating with their doctor along the way.
Specialties & Services //
Our devoted therapists specialize in an extensive range of conditions including post-surgical rehabilitation, arthritis, and tendinitis. In order to effectively treat our patients, our therapists use various modalities including various hands-on and tool-assisted manual therapy techniques to improve results.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Targeted therapy programs designed to restore strength, mobility, and function after orthopedic surgery while promoting safe and effective recovery.
Pre-Surgical Rehabilitation (Pre-Hab): Customized therapy before surgery to improve strength, flexibility, and conditioning, helping patients recover faster and achieve better surgical outcomes.
Joint Replacement Rehabilitation: Specialized physical therapy focused on restoring range of motion, strength, and mobility following hip, knee, or shoulder replacement surgery.
Arthritis: Therapeutic treatments and exercises designed to reduce joint pain and stiffness while improving mobility and function for patients living with arthritis.
Tendonitis & Bursitis: Focused therapy that reduces inflammation, promotes healing, and restores strength and flexibility in affected tendons and bursae.
Hand & Wrist Therapy: Specialized rehabilitation to restore strength, dexterity, and range of motion following hand and wrist injuries, surgery, or chronic conditions.
Hip, Knee, Shoulder & Ankle Therapy: Targeted treatment programs that address pain, weakness, and instability in major joints to improve mobility and overall function.
Sport & Work Related Injuries: Rehabilitation programs designed to help patients recover from athletic or occupational injuries and safely return to sport, work, and daily activities.
Recovering Back Problems: Personalized therapy for back and spine conditions that reduces pain, improves mobility, and strengthens supporting muscles.
Patient Education: Guidance and instruction that help patients understand their condition, prevent re-injury, and actively participate in their recovery and long-term health.
Electric Muscle Stimulation: A therapeutic modality that uses electrical impulses to stimulate muscles, helping reduce pain, improve circulation, and enhance muscle activation.
Therapeutic Exercise: Structured exercise programs designed to restore strength, flexibility, endurance, and functional movement.
Therapeutic Cupping: A manual therapy technique that uses suction cups to improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and promote tissue healing.
Cervical & Lumbar Traction: A therapy technique that gently decompresses the spine to relieve pressure on discs and nerves in the neck and lower back.
Ultrasound: A therapeutic modality that uses sound waves to promote deep tissue healing, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain.
Myofascial Release: Hands-on therapy that targets tight connective tissue to relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve muscle function.
Kinesiotaping: A supportive taping technique that stabilizes muscles and joints while allowing natural movement and helping reduce pain and swelling.
Dry Needling: A technique that uses fine needles to release muscle trigger points, reduce pain, and improve muscle function.
Custom Hand & Wrist Splinting: Individually designed splints that support healing, protect injured structures, and improve hand and wrist function.
Joint & Soft Tissue Mobilization: Hands-on therapy techniques that gently mobilize joints and soft tissues to reduce stiffness, relieve pain, and restore movement.
