{"id":27307,"date":"2023-08-23T02:21:32","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T06:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bf3614ed75.nxcli.io\/?page_id=27307"},"modified":"2026-05-14T05:48:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T09:48:07","slug":"gait-disorders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/physical-therapy-services\/gait-disorders\/","title":{"rendered":"Gait Disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding: 40px;\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c1ab20b5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform: uppercase; text-align: center;\">Physical Therapy can help you get back on your feet!<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Have you noticed that you can\u2019t seem to shake that limp ever since rolling your ankle? Do you notice the more your back bothers you, the worse your gait becomes? There are many reasons why we walk differently, most of which can be resolved with physical therapy at MMA &amp; Sports Rehab in Arlington, VA!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Gait is defined as the pattern of a person\u2019s walking. The ability to walk is often considered an ordinary function by most people. But when walking becomes limited or dysfunctional, the importance and significance are finally appreciated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Walking requires intricate coordination of the entire musculoskeletal system and involves precise timing and coordination of muscles, joints, and nerves to allow the body to propel forward rhythmically. Our stride varies from person to person due to height, weight, health status, and even based on the culture we grow up in.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Numerous possibilities may cause an abnormal gait. Some common causes are:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n<style>\n\/* =========================\n   CUSTOM BULLET LIST\n========================= *\/\n\n.msr-custom-bullet{\n    margin-top:28px;\n}\n\n.msr-custom-bullet ul,\n.msr-custom-bullet ol{\n    margin:0;\n    padding:0;\n    list-style:none;\n    display:grid;\n    gap:18px;\n}\n\n\/* LIST ITEM *\/\n\n.msr-custom-bullet li{\n    position:relative;\n    padding-left:64px;\n    color:#b8b8b8;\n    font-size:16px;\n    line-height:1.85;\n    font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;\n}\n\n\/* ICON *\/\n\n.msr-custom-bullet li::before{\n    content:\"\";\n    position:absolute;\n    left:0;\n    top:8px;\n    width:38px;\n    height:38px;\n    border-radius:50%;\n    background:#EE7D0C;\n    box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(238,125,12,.35);\n}\n\n\/* CHECK ICON *\/\n\n.msr-custom-bullet li::after{\n    content:\"\";\n    position:absolute;\n    left: 11px;\n    top: 22px;\n    width: 15px;\n    height: 7px;\n    border-left:2px solid #fff;\n    border-bottom:2px solid #fff;\n    transform:rotate(-45deg);\n}\n\n\/* STRONG *\/\n\n.msr-custom-bullet li strong{\n    color:#fff;\n    font-weight:700;\n    font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;\n}\n\n\/* LINKS *\/\n\n.msr-custom-bullet li a{\n    color:#EE7D0C;\n    text-decoration:none;\n}\n\n.msr-custom-bullet li a:hover{\n    color:#fff;\n}\n\n\/* ORDERED LIST *\/\n\n.msr-custom-bullet ol{\n    counter-reset:msr-counter;\n}\n\n.msr-custom-bullet ol li::before{\n    counter-increment:msr-counter;\n    content:counter(msr-counter);\n    display:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:center;\n    color:#fff;\n    font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;\n    font-size:15px;\n    font-weight:800;\n}\n\n.msr-custom-bullet ol li::after{\n    display:none;\n}\n\n\/* RESPONSIVE *\/\n\n@media (max-width:767px){\n\n    .msr-custom-bullet ul,\n    .msr-custom-bullet ol{\n        gap:16px;\n    }\n\n    .msr-custom-bullet li{\n        padding-left:56px;\n        font-size:15px;\n        line-height:1.8;\n    }\n\n    .msr-custom-bullet li::before{\n        width:34px;\n        height:34px;\n        top:7px;\n    }\n\n    .msr-custom-bullet li::after{\n        left:12px;\n        top:18px;\n    }\n\n}\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Nobody wants to feel pain or unsteadiness when walking. Fortunately, the physical therapists at MMA &amp; Sports Rehab are experts at identifying and treating the common conditions that affect your gait. We will give you the tools to restore your walking ability and get back to doing what you love!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.betterhealthcare.co\/c\/mma--sports-rehab\/4585?utm_source=client&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=4585\">Make an appointment with our office for physical therapy today.<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> Our gait disorders specialty services at MMA &amp; Sports Rehab can help you improve your quality of life!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/listings.betterhealthcare.co\/c\/mma--sports-rehab\/4585?utm_source=client&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=4585\">Get Started!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:7032147445\">Call (703) 214-7445<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-light-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding: 40px;\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c1ab20b5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-image-27747\" src=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/gait-disorders-MMA-Sports-Rehab-Arlington-VA.jpg\" alt=\"gait-disorders-MMA-&amp;-Sports-Rehab-Arlington-VA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/gait-disorders-MMA-Sports-Rehab-Arlington-VA.jpg 500w, https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/gait-disorders-MMA-Sports-Rehab-Arlington-VA-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/gait-disorders-MMA-Sports-Rehab-Arlington-VA-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform: uppercase;\">What is a gait disorder?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Gait abnormalities are irregular motions or other changes in your walking and running patterns. Relatively minor issues like foot problems or wearing ill-fitting shoes can interfere with our normal gait and potentially lead to dysfunction and become a gait disorder.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Gait disorders are very common in the adult population, with studies reporting over 60% of people over the age of 80 to have a gait disorder. Gait disorders include imbalance, shuffling, frequent falls, staggering, and freezing in place.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Neurological or non-neurological causes can influence our gait. The most common causes include:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"msr-custom-bullet\"><ul>\n<li>Neurological conditions (i.e., sensory or motor impairments)<\/li>\n<li>Orthopedic problems (i.e., osteoarthritis, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, and other skeletal deformities)<\/li>\n<li>Medical conditions (i.e., heart failure, respiratory insufficiency, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, and obesity)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\/* =========================\n   CUSTOM BULLET LIST\n========================= *\/\n\n.msr-custom-bullet{\n    margin-top:28px;\n}\n\n.msr-custom-bullet ul,\n.msr-custom-bullet ol{\n    margin:0;\n    padding:0;\n    list-style:none;\n    display:grid;\n    gap:18px;\n}\n\n\/* LIST ITEM *\/\n\n.msr-custom-bullet li{\n    position:relative;\n    padding-left:64px;\n    color:#b8b8b8;\n    font-size:16px;\n    line-height:1.85;\n    font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;\n}\n\n\/* ICON *\/\n\n.msr-custom-bullet li::before{\n    content:\"\";\n    position:absolute;\n    left:0;\n    top:8px;\n    width:38px;\n    height:38px;\n    border-radius:50%;\n    background:#EE7D0C;\n    box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(238,125,12,.35);\n}\n\n\/* CHECK ICON *\/\n\n.msr-custom-bullet li::after{\n    content:\"\";\n    position:absolute;\n    left: 11px;\n    top: 22px;\n    width: 15px;\n    height: 7px;\n    border-left:2px solid #fff;\n    border-bottom:2px solid #fff;\n    transform:rotate(-45deg);\n}\n\n\/* STRONG *\/\n\n.msr-custom-bullet li strong{\n    color:#fff;\n    font-weight:700;\n    font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;\n}\n\n\/* LINKS *\/\n\n.msr-custom-bullet li a{\n    color:#EE7D0C;\n    text-decoration:none;\n}\n\n.msr-custom-bullet li a:hover{\n    color:#fff;\n}\n\n\/* ORDERED LIST *\/\n\n.msr-custom-bullet ol{\n    counter-reset:msr-counter;\n}\n\n.msr-custom-bullet ol li::before{\n    counter-increment:msr-counter;\n    content:counter(msr-counter);\n    display:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:center;\n    color:#fff;\n    font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;\n    font-size:15px;\n    font-weight:800;\n}\n\n.msr-custom-bullet ol li::after{\n    display:none;\n}\n\n\/* RESPONSIVE *\/\n\n@media (max-width:767px){\n\n    .msr-custom-bullet ul,\n    .msr-custom-bullet ol{\n        gap:16px;\n    }\n\n    .msr-custom-bullet li{\n        padding-left:56px;\n        font-size:15px;\n        line-height:1.8;\n    }\n\n    .msr-custom-bullet li::before{\n        width:34px;\n        height:34px;\n        top:7px;\n    }\n\n    .msr-custom-bullet li::after{\n        left:12px;\n        top:18px;\n    }\n\n}\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These abnormalities may worsen as you get older, but changes to your gait can happen at any age. Fortunately, our physical therapists in Arlington, VA are experts at identifying the root cause of your struggles and will address all the factors interfering with your ability to walk normally.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/listings.betterhealthcare.co\/c\/mma--sports-rehab\/4585?utm_source=client&#038;utm_medium=website&#038;utm_campaign=4585\">Get Relief Now!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:7032890386\">(703) 289-0386<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding: 40px;\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c1ab20b5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform: uppercase; text-align: center;\">What causes gait disorders?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Underlying medical conditions or orthopedic and neurological issues may cause or worsen a problem with your balance or gait. Fortunately, our physical therapy clinic can help you regain your function and correct your gait.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Here are some common conditions that cause gait problems:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"acf-accordion-block msr-faq-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-item acf-accordion-item msr-faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item-inner\">\n\n                        <button class=\"accordion-title msr-faq-question\" type=\"button\">\n                            <h6>Neurological issues<\/h6>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon\"><\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n\n                        <div class=\"accordion-content msr-faq-answer\">\n                            <p>Numerous neurological conditions can cause gait issues. A brain injury, Parkinson&#8217;s disease, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, or a stroke are all possibilities. Some neurological disorders start in childhood, whereas others are related to aging.<\/p>\n<p>The most common conditions affecting children include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cerebral palsy<\/li>\n<li>Muscular dystrophy<\/li>\n<li>Charcot Marie Tooth disease<\/li>\n<li>Brain tumors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The most common affecting adults include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Multiple sclerosis (MS)<\/li>\n<li>Stroke<\/li>\n<li>Brain tumor<\/li>\n<li>Parkinson&#8217;s disease<\/li>\n<li>Spinal cord compression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At MMA &amp; Sports Rehab in <a href=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/physical-therapy-clinic\/arlington-va\/\">Arlington on Edgewood St<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/physical-therapy-clinic\/physical-therapy-arlington-va-s-walter-reed-dr\/\">Arlington on Walter Reed Dr<\/a>Arlington, VA, our therapists can assess your gait and give you tools and strategies to ensure your safety and restore your function to your maximal potential.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"accordion-item acf-accordion-item msr-faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item-inner\">\n\n                        <button class=\"accordion-title msr-faq-question\" type=\"button\">\n                            <h6>Orthopedic Disorders and Injuries<\/h6>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon\"><\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n\n                        <div class=\"accordion-content msr-faq-answer\">\n                            <p>Osteoarthritis and skeletal deformities\/injuries of the lower extremities are the most common reasons for non-neurological gait disorders in adults. A sudden injury, disease, accident, or condition that causes changes to joint range of motion, muscle weakness or avoidance of weight-bearing (aka limping) can disrupt your normal gait and negatively impact your normal functioning.<\/p>\n<p>Orthopedic gait disorders are typically characterized by a limited range of motion, weakness, changes to stride length, cadence, asymmetrical stepping or limping.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"accordion-item acf-accordion-item msr-faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item-inner\">\n\n                        <button class=\"accordion-title msr-faq-question\" type=\"button\">\n                            <h6>Medical Issues<\/h6>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon\"><\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n\n                        <div class=\"accordion-content msr-faq-answer\">\n                            <p>Medical conditions are also associated with changes in gait and an increased risk of injuries related to gait abnormalities. The most common medical conditions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heart failure<\/li>\n<li>Respiratory insufficiency, including COPD<\/li>\n<li>Peripheral arterial occlusive disease<\/li>\n<li>Peripheral vascular disease<\/li>\n<li>Obesity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our gait is often negatively affected when our cardiovascular and respiratory systems are impaired. Fortunately, our physical therapists are highly trained in all body systems and how they can impact your gait.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><style>\n.accordion-title h6 {\n    color: #FFFFFF;\n    font-size: 1.3rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    margin-bottom: 0;\n    transition: 0.4s all;\n}\n.accordion-item .accordion-icon {\n    width: 2.57rem!important;\n\t\theight: 2.57rem!important;\n\t    background-color: #ffffff00!important;}\n\/* FAQ ACCORDION - SCREENSHOT STYLE *\/\n .accordion-icon:before {\n    color: #fff;\n    content: \"\";\n    width: 0.75rem;\n    height: 0.75rem;\n    display: block;\n    border-style: solid;\n    border-color: currentColor;\n    pointer-events: none;\n    transform: rotate(90deg);\n\t\t    top: 14px;\n    position: absolute;\n}\n.accordion-wrapper .accordion-item .accordion-title, .acf-accordion-block .accordion-item .accordion-title {\n    position: 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href=\"https:\/\/listings.betterhealthcare.co\/c\/mma--sports-rehab\/4585?utm_source=client&#038;utm_medium=website&#038;utm_campaign=4585\">Request Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-light-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding: 40px;\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c1ab20b5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform: uppercase; text-align: center;\">Physical therapy can help you recover from gait disorders in Arlington, VA!<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Physical therapy is one of the most effective treatments for all gait disorders in Arlington, VA. Our physical therapists will conduct a thorough assessment when you arrive for your first appointment at MMA &amp; Sports Rehab.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our physical therapist will examine your whole body to identify the factoring contributing to your condition\u2014a comprehensive medical history and history of your past and current symptoms. We will include a screen of your joints&#8217; range of motion and strength. We will also conduct movement screenings that include how your body moves in specific patterns, including your gait pattern.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The results of your evaluation will inform your personalized treatment plan. We will tailor our strategy to your specific requirements. <strong>Our physical therapists frequently use the following exercises and techniques:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"acf-accordion-block msr-faq-accordion has-two-column\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-item acf-accordion-item msr-faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item-inner\">\n\n                        <button class=\"accordion-title msr-faq-question\" type=\"button\">\n                            <h6>Mobility work<\/h6>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon\"><\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n\n                        <div class=\"accordion-content msr-faq-answer\">\n                            <p>Targeted stretching in the clinic and at home will assist you in increasing your range of motion in all the joints that may be limiting your natural gait. We will also include whole-body mobility work to improve your movement control, keep your muscles functioning properly, and lower your risk of injury.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"accordion-item acf-accordion-item msr-faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item-inner\">\n\n                        <button class=\"accordion-title msr-faq-question\" type=\"button\">\n                            <h6>Strengthening Exercises<\/h6>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon\"><\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n\n                        <div class=\"accordion-content msr-faq-answer\">\n                            <p>A vital piece of normal gait is strength in the core and lower extremities. Weakness in the hips and pelvis can significantly impact your normal gait pattern and must be addressed sooner than later.<\/p>\n<p>Other muscle weaknesses can impact your stride length and cadence, making you more susceptible to falls and injuries from falling. Our team will identify any areas of weakness and give you specific exercises to address them and restore your functional gait.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"accordion-item acf-accordion-item msr-faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item-inner\">\n\n                        <button class=\"accordion-title msr-faq-question\" type=\"button\">\n                            <h6>Gait Retraining Exercises<\/h6>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon\"><\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n\n                        <div class=\"accordion-content msr-faq-answer\">\n                            <p>Learning proper movement techniques can sometimes correct gait abnormalities, known as retraining. Your therapists will give you specific cues and instructions based on watching your gait.<\/p>\n<p>Drills can range from simple weight shifts for people struggling to bear weight entirely on one leg to advanced cues about foot placement with eyes gazing forward.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, your therapist may use exaggerated head, arms, trunk, and lower extremities movements to excite the nervous system and recalibrate the systems functioning together. This type of therapy can also help runners&#8217; gait patterns.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"accordion-item acf-accordion-item msr-faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item-inner\">\n\n                        <button class=\"accordion-title msr-faq-question\" type=\"button\">\n                            <h6>Balance and Coordination Drills<\/h6>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon\"><\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n\n                        <div class=\"accordion-content msr-faq-answer\">\n                            <p>The intricate timing of our musculoskeletal system requires balance and coordination working together for a rhythmic stride that we usually use when walking.<\/p>\n<p>Drills can range from basic single-leg balancing to complex ladder drills that require high levels of coordination throughout the entire body and its systems.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"accordion-item acf-accordion-item msr-faq-item\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item-inner\">\n\n                        <button class=\"accordion-title msr-faq-question\" type=\"button\">\n                            <h6>Use of Assistive Devices<\/h6>\n                            <span class=\"accordion-icon\"><\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n\n                        <div class=\"accordion-content msr-faq-answer\">\n                            <p>The safest, most effective gait will sometimes include using an assistive device. The typical way a physical therapist chooses an assistive device is based on their level of stability.<\/p>\n<p>The typical devices used from most stable to least stable are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Walker<\/li>\n<li>Rolling walker<\/li>\n<li>Quad cane (i.e., cane with four prongs on the bottom)<\/li>\n<li>Crutches (i.e., axillary or lofstrand)<\/li>\n<li>Standard cane<\/li>\n<li>Hiking Sticks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your therapist will assess you in the clinic to identify the device you will benefit from and fit you appropriately to ensure your safety. 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If so, it is very important that you seek help! Our physical therapists can show you the most effective ways to improve your walking abilities, so you can get back to doing what you love sooner rather than later!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.betterhealthcare.co\/c\/mma--sports-rehab\/4585?utm_source=client&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=4585\">Request an appointment with MMA &amp; Sports Rehab today to find the relief you have been looking for<\/a>. <a href=\"tel:7032890386\">Please contact us at 703-289-0386<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"msr-steps-section\"><div class=\"container\"><h3 class=\"msr-steps-heading\">Your Next Steps\u2026<\/h3><div class=\"msr-steps-grid\"><div class=\"msr-step-card\"><div class=\"msr-step-num\">1<\/div><p> Request An Appointment<\/p><\/div><div class=\"msr-step-card\"><div class=\"msr-step-num\">2<\/div><p>Receive A Custom Treatment Plan<\/p><\/div><div class=\"msr-step-card\"><div class=\"msr-step-num\">3<\/div><p>Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery<\/p><\/div><div class=\"msr-step-card\"><div class=\"msr-step-num\">4<\/div><p>Recover &amp; Enjoy Life Pain-Free!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"msr-appointment-cta has-bg\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/hero-banner.png);\"><div class=\"msr-appointment-cta-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"msr-appointment-cta-content\"><h4>Uncover the Root Cause of Your Pain, Get Started Today!<\/h4><div class=\"appointment-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/listings.betterhealthcare.co\/c\/mma--sports-rehab\/4585\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Request Appointment\" class=\"btn\">Request Appointment<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding: 40px;\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c1ab20b5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Treatments<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"msr-related-treatment-section\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"msr-related-heading-wrap\"><h2 class=\"msr-related-heading\">Related Treatments<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"msr-related-grid\"><div class=\"msr-related-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/physical-therapy-treatments\/manual-therapy\/\" class=\"msr-related-card\"><div class=\"msr-related-image\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width:1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/manual-therapy-MMA-Sports-Rehab-Arlington-VA.jpg.webp\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/manual-therapy-MMA-Sports-Rehab-Arlington-VA.jpg.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/manual-therapy-MMA-Sports-Rehab-Arlington-VA.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large \" alt=\"manual-therapy-MMA-&amp;-Sports-Rehab-Arlington-VA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/manual-therapy-MMA-Sports-Rehab-Arlington-VA.jpg 500w, https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/manual-therapy-MMA-Sports-Rehab-Arlington-VA-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/manual-therapy-MMA-Sports-Rehab-Arlington-VA-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;max-width:500px;\" \/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"msr-related-body\"><h3>Manual Therapy<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"msr-related-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/netpacestudios.com\/mma\/physical-therapy-treatments\/kinesio-taping\/\" class=\"msr-related-card\"><div class=\"msr-related-image\"><picture><source 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Have you noticed that you can\u2019t seem to shake that limp ever since rolling your ankle? Do you notice the more your back bothers you, the worse your gait becomes? 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