Potomac Physical Therapy, LLC

10/27/2021

BIG NEWS!
Now accepting
VA Veterans Choice and Optum!!
Call us today: 540-709-1147

07/03/2020

Exercise is a celebration of what your body can do! Why is it that so many view it as a punishment or a chore?

Take some time to MOVE today! Listen to your body and nourish it!

https://youtu.be/fIK5N174-Dc

Hi, I'm Dr. Jen Esquer, Doctor of Physical Therapy and this is my story. I have scoliosis and imbalances, and yet, no pain. I lift heavy, love mobility, dabb...

05/20/2020

Low back pain?

Not all pain is the same and treatment approaches should personalized to the individual's needs. However, this series of stretches can be beneficial for a lot of patients with low back pain and can help improve mobility.

As always, we recommend seeing a physical therapist for a comprehensive plan of care :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U390c5-9fX8

Low back pain makes up the majority of cases that I see everyday in my physical therapy clinic. Oftentimes decreasing pain and stretching these tight, sore m...

05/13/2020

Having neck pain?

As always, we recommend coming in to get an individualized plan of care that will be targeted for your specific needs. However, the following stretches may help loosen things up.

If you have any questions please reach out to us at 540-469-0009 ext 2 :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NOsE-VPpkE

Neck Pain Stretches & Exercises: http://www.AskDoctorJo.com Doctor Jo shows you some simple stretches for neck pain. Remember to be very careful with neck st...

05/04/2020

We have updated our COVID-19 Protocol:

We are currently offering virtual therapy and clinic visits!

If you are coming in for a clinic visit:
- Please make sure you are not having any symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell)
- Please come alone, unless you are a minor or have special circumstances that require someone to accompany you
- STAY IN YOUR CAR until we come and get you. This allows us to wipe everything down BEFORE you come in
- Wear a mask and avoid touching your face
- Once you come in, we will take your temperature and you will be asked to wash your hands

Thank you for your efforts in keeping our community safe!

If you have any questions please call or text us at:
540-469-0009 ext 2

05/02/2020

Starting home workouts but not sure if you have proper form?

Here is a video of Dr. Jen Esquer guiding you through a proper plank.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LubqBH7STTM

Sustained planks are a great way to strengthen the whole body at your own pace. Hold the plank as long as you are able to with proper form. Using a mirror for feedback can be helpful. As you continue to do this, you should be able to sustain it a little longer each time. Remember to listen to your body and breathe!

Fix your plank with this alignment tip from Jen Esquer, DPT, your personal physical therapist for The Oxygen Challenge 6. Register for The Oxygen Challenge 6...

04/23/2020

PAIN IS COMPLEX!

The sensation of pain is produced by the brain, this is one of the body's defense mechanism. However, pain does not always mean injury! The following video explains the complexities of pain and multiple factors that could be playing a role in the pain experience.

At Potomac Physical Therapy we can help address your pain and guide you back to doing the things you love! We are currently offering virtual therapy and slowly bringing back sessions in the clinic! Give us a call at 540-469-0009 ext 2

This is a great, easy to follow video about chronic pain. It helps you understand what current research has been saying about chronic pain - thats its not a ...

04/22/2020

Happy Earth Day!

04/18/2020

Experiencing shoulder pain?

We recommend reaching out to us to schedule an evaluation for a personalized rehabilitation plan of care.

However, if you are waiting things out a little longer, the following video is a good tool to get started. The exercises demonstrated will help you activate your shoulder muscles in a gentle manner and may decrease pain levels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npIr82HHjXA

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04/06/2020

Do you know the importance of exercise on overall health? The benefits range from improvements in cardiovascular health, bone density, pain relief, and mental health. We want to remind our community to keep moving your body through this quarantine! Whether it be going on daily walks, doing a home work-out program, or participating in our virtual therapy.

The research article below found that resistance exercise significantly increased levels of anandamide (one of the body's pain-relieving compounds), decreased pain intensity and depression scores, and increased muscle strength in patients with fibromyalgia.

Link to article:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32168104

Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2020 Mar 27. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002293. [Epub ahead of print]

03/25/2020

The health and wellness of our community has always been the corner stone of our practice and mission statement. At this time Potomac Physical Therapy has decided to cancel in-person visits until 4/6/2020 to help keep our community safe and healthy during this COVID-19 crisis. We continue to look forward to serving our patients and are happy to announce that we will now be offering e-visits through a user friendly program. This will allow us to guide our patients through exercises, offer education on pain management techniques and progress plans of care. To find out more please contact us at 540-469-0009 ext 2. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to us or your individual therapist. By social distancing now we can help end this pandemic. Together we will get through this and our community will be stronger and closer than ever!

03/15/2020

Potomac Physical Therapy remains open at this time. Your health and wellness is our top priority. If you are a person at high risk or just uncomfortable we encourage you to cancel and stay home. (Any cancelation fees will be waived) At this time we will continue to serve the physical therapy needs of our community and have taken advanced measures to ensure our facility is clean and sanitized. Please continue to check back here for any future updates. In the meantime, we look forward to treating you and hope you and your families stay healthy and can enjoy some of this extended time together. Thank you!
~Potomac Physical Therapy

05/01/2019

https://www.facebook.com/105767992967050/posts/1061847600692413/

So excited to have Any with us!!

tomorrow is the day!
It’s crazy to think about!
I’ve been doing so much prep & it seems like I couldn’t prep enough!
I’ll probably be prepping all evening too😂💙
Clients, friends, family...
I cannot thank you enough for being pieces of making this a real thing. Just wow. Grateful doesn’t suffice. I love being your massage therapist.
Let the journey commence!

02/09/2019

We'll be a little bit easier to find now! Thanks SignWorks of KG!

12/22/2018

We will be close next week v(12/24-12/28) for Christmas! See everyone again on 12/31!!

Happy Holidays!!