Competitive Edge

New information suggests that your brain – not your body – determines your body’s physical limit during sustained physical exercise. Since the twenties scientists have believed that VO2 max, the maximum amount of oxygen that you’re able to deliver to your muscles during hard exercise, determines your physical limits. Now, a new study claims that […]READ MORE

As many parents know, athletic injuries are not reserved for the professional athletes playing in front of thousands in a stadium. Proper training and seeking treatment when needed begins when a child dons their first sports uniform. Many children will be playing baseball and softball in the next few weeks. Although baseball and softball have […]READ MORE

Training for endurance sports, like the 2015 Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 8k, is a marathon, not a sprint. Like any long-term pursuit, it can be easy to lose sight of your end goals during long training sessions and setbacks. However, you can set yourself up for success by taking a serious approach to your training […]READ MORE

With research showing that developing brains are more susceptible to injury, some experts are calling for the end of youth football programs and contact sports to help avoid traumatic consequences. A recent article published by The Post Game on the fate of youth football in America states: “According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, […]READ MORE

You wake up in the morning with a runny nose and a sore throat. Should you keep your workout plans or draw the line and stay home? As a general rule, mild to moderate physical activity won’t hurt you if you have a normal cold with no fever. In fact, exercise can help alleviate cold […]READ MORE

Candy hearts aren’t the only hearts you need to worry about in February. Working out as a couple offers an endless variety of heart healthy benefits, but it can strengthen your relationship even as it improves your cardiovascular fitness. Research suggests that dieting and exercising as a couple (or with a buddy) is easier than […]READ MORE

Researchers at McMaster University in Canada are shedding light into how deep touch works to ease pain and promote healing in sore muscles. A small study of 11 young men measured the effectiveness of massage in treating inflammation in muscles and boosting athletic recovery. The men rode stationary bikes to the point of physical exhaustion. […]READ MORE

If you are interested in volunteering at the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 8k on behalf of Bon Secours Sports Medicine at the 2012 Shamrock Marathon, please contact Shannon at SVHiggons@rehabcare.com. We will need 100-150 volunteers for this weekend of activity! These are very important volunteer assignments and the races couldn’t happen without your help! […]READ MORE

When you’re a gym rat or a semi-regular exerciser, you tend to fall into a natural routine. You pack your clothes and toiletries every day and hit the road. However, you may be overlooking a crucial element – your water bottle. Which begs the question – when was the last time you washed your water […]READ MORE

Knee pain can be miserable and debilitating – especially among women aged 50 and older. According to the American College of Rheumatology, around 2/3 of all women aged 50 and older suffering from some degree of knee pain – chronic or recurring. Orthopaedic specialists note that women have a higher risk for developing arthritis than […]READ MORE