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  A solution for painful foot blisters may send runners and athletes sprinting to the pharmacy. Inexpensive paper tape – also called surgical tape – not only helps prevent foot blisters from forming but also cuts down on the number of blisters people develop, according to a new study from Stanford University School of Medicine. Here’s […]READ MORE

Diabetes can go into remission by losing weight and keeping the pounds off. A new study also shows that this can work for people who have had type 2 diabetes for up to 10 years. Not gaining the weight back may be a key to remaining free of the disease and its serious health complications, according to research […]READ MORE

By: Abby Forman, Registered Dietitian with In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance March is National Nutrition Month, the educational campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign has been highlighting healthy food choices and the Dietetic profession, since 1973. The theme for 2016 is Savor the Flavor of Eating Right! Great flavor […]READ MORE

By Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy Clinical Coordinator Lee Beasley MSPT, OSC Before beginning a running program, many people like to set goals to keep them on track. Whether your motivation is independent or social, the right plan can go a long way towards your overall success. As with anyone beginning physical fitness, we […]READ MORE

The latest weight loss and health strategy for cutting calories, sugar, salt and fat from your diet may sound rather plain: drink more water. The results, however, are somewhat sweet. People who drank one to three extra cups of plain water cut up to 200 calories and 235 milligrams of sodium out of their daily diet, […]READ MORE

When it comes to losing weight, it doesn’t take dropping a significant number of pounds to start improving your health. In fact, a new study shows that losing as little as 5 percent of body weight can make a big difference in the health of people who have obesity. And while shedding additional pounds improved metabolic health, losing just 5 percent […]READ MORE

It’s hard to discount the importance of nutrition when researchers from Harvard H.T. Chan School of Public Health suggest that eating fruits and veggies at a young age may be a way for women to prevent breast cancer. A new large-scale study suggests that women who eat more high-fiber foods during adolescence and young adulthood […]READ MORE

By: Erin Ludwig, MS, ATC, VAT/L Supervisor of Athletic Training Services, Hampton Roads The Iliotibial band (ITB) is a thick piece of connective tissue that runs parallel to the femur from the hip to the knee. It attaches along the gluteus maximus and tensor fasciae latae on the side of the hip and connects on […]READ MORE

By: Michael Sullivan Certified Massage Therapist Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance Recovery massage falls into two categories, immediately following the race (same day), and sometime within the next few days following the race. Immediate post-race massage should not be looked at as an hour long massage, but as an immediate aide to help in […]READ MORE

By: Dr. Jason M. McHugh, DO, CAQSM Bon Secours Sports Medicine Western Branch Family Practice Hello runners! I hope this message finds you all feeling great and ready to PR. For this letter, I would like to lay out the benefits of weight training, and why it is important for my running friends. The most […]READ MORE