Arthritis & Sports Orthopaedics, Physical Therapy & Wellness

12/17/2025

Healing after surgery takes time—but you don’t have to do it alone.

MLS Laser Therapy supports post-operative recovery by reducing inflammation, easing swelling, and accelerating tissue healing—all quickly and non-invasively. It’s a powerful addition to a personalized recovery plan designed to help you get back to what you love sooner.

Curious how MLS Laser Therapy works or whether it’s right for you? Our team is here to answer your questions and guide you every step of the way. 💬✨

The FDA-cleared MLS Therapy Laser stimulates the body's own healing process to help you return to a pain-free life.

12/12/2025

🌿 Can CBD Help Improve Surgical Scars?

Many patients want to know how to support smoother, healthier healing after surgery — and CBD skincare has become a popular option. Thanks to its natural anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and skin-soothing properties, CBD may help:
✨ Reduce redness and swelling
✨ Calm irritated or sensitive post-surgical skin
✨ Support tissue repair for improved scar appearance

When used consistently as part of a guided post-operative routine, CBD balms or oils can help scars look softer, lighter, and less noticeable over time.

At Arthritis & Sports, we trust Happy Buddha H**p for high-quality, full-spectrum CBD products that support recovery and overall wellness.

Always check with your provider before adding new products to your healing plan — your skin (and your scar) will thank you. 💬🩹🌿

12/10/2025

🔎 Curious what’s behind nerve or muscle pain, weakness, or numbness? Our latest article explains how electrodiagnostic procedures — Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) — help diagnose issues that don’t show up on a physical exam alone.

⚡ EMG and NCS measure how well your nerves and muscles communicate — giving essential insight when you feel tingling, numbness, muscle weakness, or unexplained pain.

✅ The best part? These tests can guide a personalized treatment plan — so you get the right care fast. If you’ve been wondering what’s going on beneath the surface, this is worth a read. 💡

Electrodiagnostic procedures—such as EMG testing and nerve conduction studies—help diagnose nerve and muscle conditions that may cause pain, weakness, numbness, or other unexplained symptoms. At Arthritis & Sports, our specialists use these advanced tests to pinpoint the source of your discomfor...

12/04/2025

🌟 Celebrating Howie, One of Our Exceptional Hand Therapists! 🌟

We’re proud to recognize Howie, one of our outstanding hand therapists at Arthritis & Sports, as he celebrates 2 years of dedicated service! 🙌

Over the years, Howie has made a lasting impact by helping countless patients recover, rebuild strength, and return to the activities they love. His commitment to personalized hand therapy, patient care, and improving lives is truly inspiring.

👏 Join us in congratulating Howie on this incredible milestone and thanking him for his tireless dedication to patient care in the comments below! 👇👇👇

12/02/2025

🎁 Happy Giving Tuesday! 🎁

This year, Arthritis & Sports is proud to serve as an official Toys for Tots donation site! Join us in spreading holiday cheer by donating new, unwrapped toys for children in need throughout our community.

📍 Drop-Off Locations:
✨ Sterling Clinic
✨ South Riding Clinic

Your generosity helps bring joy to families across the DMV this holiday season. Thank you for supporting such a wonderful cause—together, we can make a meaningful difference! ❤️

12/01/2025

🌟 Welcome to the Team, Jacob Trumbull, DMS, MSPAS, PA-C, ATC! 🌟

Arthritis & Sports is excited to announce the newest member of our provider team — Jacob Trumbull, a highly skilled physician assistant with a strong background in athletic training, patient care, and advanced clinical practice.

Jacob brings experience in orthopaedics, physical therapy, and sports medicine, along with a passion for helping patients get back to the activities they love. We’re thrilled to have him on board!

Join us in giving Jacob a warm welcome! 👋

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the entire Arthritis & Sports family!
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We are grateful for the amazing patients and community we get to serve each day, and for the employees who make every day a joyful experience for all.

What are you most grateful for this year? Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️

11/26/2025

🌟 Patient Story Spotlight 🌟

We love hearing stories like this about how our team makes a difference for families in our community!

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" I have had nothing but good experiences so far. I brought my son in for knee pain to see Dr. Holden. She sure was great with him and explained things thoroughly. I liked her so much that when he broke his arm a few months later, I took him straight to her! He was terrified of doctors after the ER visit but Dr. Holden and her staff were all very patient and kind. They convinced him to change the splint to a brace by explaining that it looked just like Batman’s armor. 😍 I made an appointment for my own ankle as we were leaving his last visit."

We’re so proud to provide care that helps kids feel comfortable—and even excited—about their treatment! 💙

Arthritis & Sports | Sterling, VA | Dr. Candice Holden is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon at Arthritis & Sports' Sterling and South Riding locations in Northern Virginia. As a board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Holden has over 20 years of experience treating children for a va...

11/21/2025

🎉 Our Food Drive Was a Huge Success! 🥫❤️

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our staff and patients, this year’s food drive was one of our 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳!

We are so grateful for every donation, big and small. Your kindness and community spirit will make a meaningful difference for local families in need this season.

👏 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁. We’re proud to be part of a community that always shows up for others.

11/19/2025

✨ Get to Know Our Foot and Ankle Physician — Dr. Sriya Babu! ✨

Dr. Sriya Babu is a board-certified podiatric physician and fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon at Arthritis & Sports. She has quickly become the go-to expert for foot and ankle injuries, helping our patients return to the activities they love most.

As a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Babu provides advanced, patient-centered care for a full range of conditions — from everyday injuries to the most complex cases. Her multi-disciplinary approach ensures each patient receives a customized treatment plan designed for long-term success.

Dr. Babu treats a wide variety of conditions, including:
✔ Advanced foot & ankle trauma
✔ Reconstructive and revisional surgery
✔ Rearfoot and ankle fusion
✔ Sports injuries
✔ Arthritic disorders
✔ Ligament and tendon repair
✔ Minimally invasive foot & ankle surgery
✔ Total ankle replacement
✔ Charcot neuroarthropathy

If you’re dealing with foot or ankle pain, our newest specialist is here to help.

📞 Call 703-444-5000 to schedule your appointment today!

Arthritis & Sports | Sterling, VA | Dr. Sriya Babu is a fellowship-trained podiatric surgeon at Arthritis & Sports' Sterling and South Riding locations in Northern Virginia. As a board-certified foot and ankle podiatric surgeon, Dr. Babu treats a variety of jone and joint conditions.

11/14/2025

🌟 Ready to reignite your recovery mindset? 🌟

If you're on the journey of physical therapy, check out this article from Arthritis & Sports — it’s full of motivation gems to keep you moving forward! 💪

👉 Key takeaways:
✅ Set clear, realistic goals and celebrate small wins.
✅ Build a support system to stay accountable.
✅ Track your progress — it’s inspiring to see how far you’ve come.
✅ Make your routine enjoyable with music or podcasts.
✅ Communicate openly with your therapist for the best results.

✨ Your journey might feel long, but each small step counts. Embrace the process, celebrate your wins, and keep that momentum going.

Ready to level up your recovery? This is your reminder that 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙫𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨! 🙌

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

Today, we proudly honor all who have served and continue to serve our nation. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice inspire us every day.

To every veteran from every branch of the military — thank you for your service, your bravery, and the example you set for us all.

We salute you today and always.