Arthritis & Sports Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy & Wellness

08/22/2025

👉 Did you know? Hand therapists don't just hand out exercises.

Our hand therapists create custom splints, manage scar tissue, reduce pain, and provide the expert guidance you need to heal and get back to your job, your hobbies, and your life.

Whether you’re recovering from surgery, an injury, or dealing with chronic pain, our goal is to restore strength, function, and confidence in your hands. 🙌💪

Arthritis & Sports offers a high degree of expertise in occupational hand therapy, with a focus on restoring each patient’s optimal physical potential.

08/20/2025

⭐ Patient Spotlight ⭐

We’re so grateful for amazing feedback like this! 🙌 Carolyn F. recently shared her experience with our team, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! 💖

“Oh my where do I start!!! Dr Peyton was my first doctor. Then I graduated to Edwin amd Shannon, who worked diligently with me for my knees. I can’t say enough “thank you’s” to them! All the PA’s are super great! Onward to Dr Ahillen and to Dr Underwood! All I can say is they all are 10’s! 2 hips, 2 knees (at the same time), carpal tunnel release, excellent, and Dr Underwood super great guy to talk with and easy-peasie with shots and my buddy with Roll Tide! All these people including the staff are incredible! No, just simply outstanding!”

We’re so grateful for the trust our patients place in us and proud to be part of their journey back to health. 💙

08/15/2025

💪 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆: 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘅 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

If you’ve been struggling with chronic tendon pain that hasn’t improved with rest, therapy, or injections, 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘅 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 could be the breakthrough you need.

This 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱-𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲 targets and removes the damaged tendon tissue that causes pain — all while preserving the healthy tissue around it.
✅ Outpatient procedure
✅ No stitches required
✅ Minimal downtime
✅ Long-lasting relief

Our team uses Tenex to treat common issues like ten 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘄, 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗳𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘄, 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀, 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 — helping you get back to the activities you love, faster.

📅 Schedule a consultation today to see if Tenex Health is right for you.

Tenex Health TX is ground breaking technology available to treat tendon disease.

08/13/2025

💪 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆’𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 🥗

From repairing muscles to boosting immunity, protein powers it all! 7 key proteins keep you going—like 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻 for structure, 𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗻 for oxygen, and 𝗺𝘆𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻/𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻 for movement.

In our newest article, we explore the importance of proteins in a healthy diet, how they work, and practical ways to include them in your meals.

Ready to elevate your nutrition game now? Amy Johnson, nutrition counselor in Sterling, VA, can help tailor a plan just for you!

Proteins are essential nutrients that play a vital role in maintaining overall health. In this article, we explore the importance of proteins in a healthy diet, how they work, and practical ways to include them in your meals.

08/08/2025

🎯 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗻 — 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 🏆🏃‍♂️

Get to know one of the faces behind our world-class care!

Dr. David Goodwin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who’s been helping patients across Northern Virginia get back in the game since 2016. Known for his patient-first approach and expertise in sports medicine, Dr. Goodwin has treated thousands of youth and adult athletes—restoring movement, performance, and peace of mind.

✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗿. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁?
✅ Advanced skills in hip arthroscopy, cartilage restoration, and noninvasive treatments like PRP
✅ Specialized in pediatric sports injuries and injury prevention
✅ Adjunct Professor of Medicine at GWU School of Medicine
✅ Passionate athlete himself—he’s a dedicated runner, tennis player, and snowboarder

Whether you're recovering from an injury or looking to prevent one, Dr. Goodwin delivers care that’s as compassionate as it is cutting-edge.

📞 Ready for expert, personalized care? Call us today at 𝟳𝟬𝟯-𝟰𝟰𝟰-𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬 to book your appointment.
📲 Follow Dr. Goodwin here ➡️ @𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗱

08/06/2025

🩸 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗥𝗣 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆?🩸

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy uses your body’s own healing power to reduce pain, repair damaged tissue, and get you back to doing what you love — without surgery.

Whether you're dealing with chronic joint pain, tendon injuries, or arthritis, PRP is a cutting-edge, minimally invasive treatment option that promotes natural recovery and long-term relief.

💉 In-office procedure
🕒 Minimal downtime
🌿 Drug-free, regenerative healing

Our orthopedic specialists at 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 & 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 are proud to offer PRP therapy as part of our commitment to advanced, patient-first care.

📞 Call us today to find out if PRP is right for you — and take the first step toward a pain-free future.

08/01/2025

Extra special shout-out to one of our amazing medical providers – Dr. Underwood is celebrating 3 years with Arthritis & Sports!

Join us in thanking Dr. Underwood for his tireless work with our patients and his dedication to improving lives in the comments 👇👇👇

07/30/2025

💥 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗞𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 — 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀!❄️🦵

Introducing 𝗶𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮°, an innovative, drug-free treatment that targets and blocks pain 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 your knee replacement surgery.

✨ How does it work? iovera° uses precision cold therapy to safely "freeze" the nerves around your knee, delivering immediate relief that can last for weeks — all without the use of opioids or invasive techniques.

✅ Benefits of iovera°:
🔹 Reduces pain 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 and 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 surgery
🔹 Helps decrease the need for pain medications
🔹 Enhances your recovery and physical therapy outcomes
🔹 Safe, targeted, and clinically proven

Whether you're preparing for a total knee replacement or simply looking for non-surgical relief from chronic knee pain, iovera° could be a game-changer for your journey to better mobility.

📅 Ready to take the next step? Ask our team if iovera° is right for you.

Living with osteoarthritis pain while you're waiting for surgery can be difficult. The iovera° device uses cold therapy to quickly reduce chronic pain for safe, drug-free pain relief.

07/27/2025

Extra special shout-out to one of our amazing rehab providers – Eleni is celebrating 5 years with Arthritis & Sports!

Join us in thanking Eleni for her tireless work with our patients and her dedication to improving lives in the comments 👇👇👇

07/25/2025

✨ Total Hip Replacement Success Story! ✨

“Everything went perfectly for me regarding my recent 𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Pre-op guidance from 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 & 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 and the Reston Hospital Center was thorough, detailed, and well-coordinated, so I was well prepared and confident the surgery and recovery would go well.

I had all post-op medications and equipment in-hand ahead of time (walker, cane, PlasmaFlo), plus physical therapy and follow-up visits scheduled in advance. A&S ensured I understood every medication's purpose and even handled the pharmacy coordination.

Check-in at RHC was seamless. The anesthesia, surgery (by 𝗗𝗿. 𝗣𝗲𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗻), and safe discharge were clearly explained. Post-op, the RHC nursing staff was incredibly attentive—ensuring I was hydrated, mobile, and educated before heading home the same day.

Now in recovery, I continue to receive 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 and support from the A&S team. My follow-up care is timely, informative, and compassionate. I am recovering rapidly and comfortably.
I could not be happier with the guidance and care I’ve received throughout this journey.” 💙

👏 Thank you for sharing your story! We’re honored to support our patients through every step of their 𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 experience—from pre-op prep to full recovery.

🦴 Thinking about joint replacement? Learn how our 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 and 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 helps you get back to doing what you love, faster.

📍 Serving Northern Virginia & the DC Metro Area
🧑‍⚕️ Board-certified orthopedic surgeons
📈 Rapid recovery plans + in-house PT

07/23/2025

𝗜𝘀 𝗕𝗠𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵? 🤔 Many health experts say no — especially when it comes to people of different races, ethnicities, and body types. BMI doesn’t account for muscle mass, fat distribution, or bone density — yet it’s often used as a blanket health assessment tool.

𝗔𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 & 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝘄𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗘𝗫𝗔 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻. 💡

A DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan is the gold standard for analyzing full-body composition. In just one quick session, it measures:
✅ Body fat percentage
✅ Lean muscle mass
✅ Bone density

Whether you're tracking fitness progress, assessing osteoporosis risk, or just looking for a more accurate picture of your health — our advanced DEXA scan delivers real insights.

👉 Learn more via the link below!

DEXA is the most reliable way to measure body fat composition, bone, and lean muscle throughout the body. Visit for more info today!

07/18/2025

🌟 Patient Testimonial Highlight! 🌟

We’re so grateful for amazing feedback like this! 🙌 Ruth T. recently shared her experience after her first visit with Dr. Babu, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! 💖

" This was my first visit with Dr. Babu. She is awesome!! She has a great bedside manner, she’s personable, knowledgeable and very thorough. You won’t be disappointed, I highly recommend her!"

Thank you, Ruth, for your kind words! 💬 If you're looking for a compassionate, skilled, and attentive provider, Dr. Babu is here for you! 🩺✨