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Latest News
Dr. Moriarty Selected as "Top Expert" in Washingtonian MagazineWashingtonian Magazine has selected Dr. Holly Moriarty, DC as a Chiropractic Top Expert in Sports Medicine in its 2010 January issue now available at newsstands. Dr. Moriarty is the only chiropractic doctor located in Prince William County featured in the chiropractic Sports Medicine list.
NEW Injury Prevention & Treatment Info for Runners
Haymarket Physical Therapy and Chiropractic has recently added detailed resource pages to help runners prevent and treat common injuries, including achilles tendinitis, shin splints, runner's knee, muscle strain, IT Band Syndrome...Read More
Dr. Moriarty Certified in ART
ART (Active Release Techniques) is a state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. ART is used to treat top athletes around the country . . . Read More
Contact HPTC
Haymarket Physical Therapy & Chiropractic14535 John Marshall Highway
Suite 203
Gainesville, VA 20155
Tel: (703) 753-0974
Conveniently located off I-66
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At Haymarket Physical Therapy & Chiropractic, we believe in taking a three-fold approach to our patients' care. We begin by determining why you are experiencing pain or discomfort, focus on fixing the cause of the problem, then teach you ways to strengthen your body to alleviate further issues.
Our on-site Chiropractors, Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists offer a hands-on approach to assessment and treatment of physical conditions that affect muscles, nerves and joints. We'll show you how stretching, therapeutic massage and joint mobilization can reduce pain and restore range of motion to make wellness a way of your life.
Ask HPTC
Each month, we answer a new question from our patients. This month we're discussing:What is Core Training and what can it do for you?
The basic premise of core training is that the muscles of the body that lie deep within the torso (the core muscles) serve as the foundation for all movement. These muscles in the torso stabilize the spine and provide a solid foundation for movement.
When these muscles contract, the spine, pelvis and shoulders are stabilized to create a solid base of support. This allows us to make powerful movements with our extremities.
In addition to providing additional strength, training the muscles of the core can also correct postural imbalances that lead to many types of injuries. Core strengthening programs focus on using many muscles in a coordinated movement, instead of isolating a specific joint. Stability exercises are designed to work the deep muscles of the entire torso at once. Abdominal bracing is the main technique of core exercise training. To correctly brace, you should contract your abdominal muscles by attempting to pull your navel back in toward your spine. While bracing, you should always be able to breath evenly, being careful not to hold your breath.
Other exercises that develop core strength include exercises on a stability ball or medicine balls, wobble boards and Pilate's exercise programs. Yoga is also an excellent way for athletes to build core strength. To develop a core strength program, it's helpful to work with a trainer to find exercises that work best for you.
Why Athletes Choose HPTC
I have known Dr. Moriarty for several years as my chiropractor treating chronic pain in my back, knees and shoulder. Her extensive knowledge of athletes and athletic injuries has allowed her to diagnose the root cause of the pain and design a treatment ... Read More
Dr. Holly Moriarty and her staff have assisted myself and my swim team since 2009. During this time, she has evaluated the strength, flexibility, and nutrition of my team and made changes to assist them in becoming faster and less vulnerable to injury ... Read More
I had been to several physical therapy practices before I went to Haymarket Physical Therapy & Chiropractic. I felt like I was finally in the right place ... Read More
As a professional athlete, I have come to expect a complete approach to rehabilitation of my injuries. After receiving back surgery…Haymarket Physical Therapy was the only center that understood my needs .... Read More
The staff members at Haymarket Physical Therapy & Chiropractic are absolutely outstanding and treat you on a personal level. They provided exactly what was needed and tailored treatment to my specific needs ... Read More
I've coached numerous runners over the years. Haymarket Physical Therapy & Chiropractic does an excellent job of finding the cause of injury and treating it ... Read More
I received nothing but outstanding remarks from every player on my team about the staff at Haymarket Physical Therapy & Chiropractic ... Read More