Competitive Edge
Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance Summer Speed Camp
Still looking for the perfect training camp this summer? Want to focus on improving your athletic performance in time for the Fall season? Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance is now offering three separate months of summer speed and agility camps!READ MORE
Top 10 Super Foods: #7 Nuts
Walnuts, almonds, pistachios are some great nuts that you should try to make sure to get at least one serving of every day. Looking for ways to incorporate these into your diet? Try sprinkling some on your salad for added flavor or mixing them into yogurt as an extra treat. + Scheduling your appointment for […]READ MORE
The Devilish Chip Behind Your Expanding Waist Line
The Fourth of July is here, which means many of us will be participating in potlucks, picnics, and BBQ feasts that far surpass the carrying capacity of a single table. But recent studies suggest that one sneaky side should be excluded this year – the potato chip. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, […]READ MORE
Bodywork and Manual Therapy: An Overview
Bodywork and manual therapy are general terms that refer to body manipulation therapies used for relaxation and pain relief. Massage and chiropractic are two well-known forms of manual therapy. The idea behind bodywork is that people learn (or are forced by injury or stress into) unnatural ways of moving or holding their bodies. This unnatural […]READ MORE
Supplements: How Safe & Effective Are They?
Dietary supplements are always a hot topic of conversation whether it be among athletes or just someone trying to build muscle, lose weight, etc. Athletes spend millions of dollars each year on supplements in order to improve their level of competition or their health. 70-80% of elite athletes report using some type of supplementation. So […]READ MORE
4 Tips for Squeezing in a Work Out While on Vacation
Exercising on vacation shouldn’t be a chore. But, removed from the everyday stresses and responsibilities of life when there never seems to be enough time to focus on a work-out, vacations can be a great opportunity to incorporate exercise into your routine! Do Some Research When you’re planning your trip, you may want to spend […]READ MORE
Top 10 Super Foods: #6 Vitamin B12
Many people over 50 years of age do not get enough vitamin B12. If you have been struggling with a B12 deficiency try to include good sources: fortified cereals like raisin bran, lean meat, and fish and seafood like oysters or clams. Low fat cottage cheese with fruit as a snack is another good addition […]READ MORE
Achilles Tendonitis = Not Fun!
Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon just above your heel. This tendon connects the calf muscles, the gastrocnemius and the soleus, to the calcaneus, or heel bone. It can present as a pain during or after activity, a thick nodule that you can feel on the tendon, or a popping feeling as you […]READ MORE
Bodywork and Manual Therapy: An Overview
Bodywork and manual therapy are general terms that refer to body manipulation therapies used for relaxation and pain relief. Massage and chiropractic are two well-known forms of manual therapy. The idea behind bodywork is that people learn (or are forced by injury or stress into) unnatural ways of moving or holding their bodies. This unnatural […]READ MORE
Experts in Motion- Aki Hiyama
Congrats to Aki Hiyama DPT, SCS, CSCS, ACSM-HFI, USAW for passing his Sports Certified Specialist Exam (SCS)! This is a American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Certification for Sports Physical Therapists. If you would like to see Aki for treatment, he is located at our Healthy Way Clinic and Training Facility in Virginia Beach. Aki […]READ MORE