Discover effective relief for common back problems with physical therapy in Chantilly, VA, at Virginian Rehabilitation & Wellness. Our expert team serves the DC area, including Fairfax, and addresses back pain causes such as herniated discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis, arthritis, scoliosis, and old injuries. Utilizing advanced technology and personalized care plans, we help you regain strength, improve flexibility, and manage pain.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a progressive condition that can affect all areas of life. As physical capabilities diminish with MS, so can mental well-being. At Virginian Rehab and Wellness in Chantilly and Fairfax, VA, we help patients regain their independence and improve their quality of life by leveraging state-of-the-art technology to enhance outcomes for MS patients.
Recent research has shifted from the brain to the gut and studies have found that the microbiome influences the brain through a neural network via vagus nerve. Metabolites made by gut microbes, including psychoactive metabolites, can transit from the gut across the blood-brain barrier and into the brain, where they can potentially impact mood and behavior and regulate immune cells in the brain. Alpha-synuclein, is a protein that scientists believe to be one of the key mediators of the death of dopamine that is associated with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). When this protein is misfolded groups of these proteins travel through the vagal nerve up to the brain. - This is nerd speak for, abnormal molecules from gut microbes impact the brain’s response to regulate the immune system and dopamine system.
It is February once again and we focus on promoting cancer prevention. Cancer prevention plays a vital role in reducing the burden of the disease on individuals and society. With the number of cancer diagnoses projected to continue to increase in the United States, it is crucial to understand the importance of prevention to save lives and minimize the physical, emotional, and financial strain that cancer has on patients, their families, and society.
At Virginian Rehabilitation & Wellness, we seek innovative technology to give our clients the best care possible and expedite their return to everyday activity. The Neubie (pronounced “New-Be”) is one of our newest pieces of technology that delivers direct current electrical stimulation to clients with a wide variety of symptoms and conditions to enhance therapy outcomes! We often have clients enter our clinic for the first time having never heard of the Neubie before, or unsure if the Neubie is appropriate for them. The Neubie can be used for a wide variety of conditions and symptoms, the list below discusses the issues/conditions that can benefit from the Neubie:
This past year has been very eventful for our small company!
With the support of our Board of Directors and team we opened our new Fairfax Hamaker outpatient clinic in June. Our larger custom-designed space has enabled us to add innovative, advanced equipment so our clients can push their limits for even greater gains during their sessions!
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to overlook the importance of stretching. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, an office worker, or someone leading a sedentary lifestyle, incorporating regular stretching into your routine is essential for maintaining optimal joint and muscle health. In this blog post, we'll explore why stretching is crucial, what happens to our bodies when we neglect it, and the physiological benefits that occur when we make stretching a habit.
Nearly one-third of the general population experiences problems with sleep. Research has shown that mental health difficulties, obesity, cancer, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and many other health conditions are associated with lack of sleep. Poor sleep is common in individuals who are living with painful musculoskeletal conditions that have a significant negative impact on their lives. Musculoskeletal conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia are frequently associated with sleep issues.
Occupational therapists help individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease maintain their independence and safety as it relates to their participation in activities of daily living. This is achieved through training in interventions including exercise programs, adaptive equipment, durable medical equipment, environmental adaptations/modifications, implementation of compensatory strategies, and/or task modification
My grandmother was a tall strong farm women who I greatly admired. Yet as she aged, around the time of my grade school years, she began to shrink. By the time college came around she was stooped over and had lost over 8 inches in height – from a tall (for her generation) 5 foot 9 to barely 5 feet tall. Her clothes fit oddly due to the large hump in her back. She had an official diagnosis of osteoporosis.
There are plenty of concerning statistics on the prevalence of bone loss in our population. Here are a few:
Tuesday October 10, 2023, is World Mental Health Day. Mental health disorders impact everyone from children to older adults. Approximately 15% of adults 60+ have a diagnosable mental health disorder. Depression and anxiety are the most common diagnoses and can present in many ways. It is often under-diagnosed and even when diagnosed, often under-treated in the primary care settings especially when experienced by older adults. Older people have many life stressors including the loss of loved ones, a drop in socioeconomic status with retirement, and decline in physical and/or cognitive abilities. All these changes can increase isolation and loneliness.
Pain is a serious and costly public health issue. The National Institutes of Health calls pain "the universal disorder." In its most benign form, pain warns us that something isn’t quite right, that we should pay attention, take medicine, or see a doctor. At its worst, pain robs us of our productivity, well-being, and, for many who suffer from extended illness, it dramatically affects how we live our lives.
At Virginian Rehabilitation and Wellness, we have many tools to manage pain. One of our newer more innovative tools is the Neubie. The Neubie is an FDA-cleared system that uses electrical stimulation to bring about neuromotor change.
When you lose your balance, your body can react in many different ways. With the goal of preventing injuries, we want to make sure our bodies have the strength, speed, and reflexive response to step and re-stabilize without overly relying on our arms. The slip trainer is a our newest tool to help us train your balance to optimize your ability to catch yourself fast enough with your feet to prevent injury if you slip or trip.
What do Saquan Barkley, Jameson Taillon, John Isner, and Mike Tyson have in common? They all have used the Neubie to recover from injury or improve their athletic performance. Athletes across all levels of competition are always looking for competitive advantages over their opponents. Virginian Rehabilitation and Wellness provides individuals with the opportunity to unlock their peak physical potential through the use of the Neubie. The Neubie is an innovative treatment tool which can improve recovery timelines from injury or surgery, while also accelerating muscle strength gains and endurance to return individuals to sport or other meaningful physical activity to pre-injury levels and beyond.
