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Keeping Up with the Gait Debate

April 4th, 2012

When it comes to running and gait analysis it’s important that sports performance specialists and physical therapists stay educated and information to properly analyze running gait and prescribe techniques to improve speed, efficiency and for injury prevention. Earlier this month clinicians from Bon Secours InMotion Physical Therapy attended the 9th Annual Running Medicine Conference on […]READ MORE

5 Ways to Use Nutrition to Lower Your Cholesterol Levels

April 4nd, 2012

If you have elevated cholesterol levels, proper nutrition can be the key to regaining your health. Load Up on Vegetables and Fruits Start with a ½ plate non-starchy vegetables and fruits at lunch and dinner. You should also try to work in a fruit with breakfast or try adding vegetables to an omelet. Plant foods […]READ MORE

7 Secrets to Spring Sport Safety and Preparation

March 3th, 2012

Winter is on its way out – and so are our kids. As the weather improves the number of children playing – and getting injured – in a spring sport increases. In fact, over 10% of athletes under the age of 15 will be treated for a sports injury this season alone. The most common […]READ MORE

8 Foods to Boost Your Health Before and After Surgery

March 3th, 2012

It is possible to speed your recovery and healing from surgery with healthy snacks and meals. Before you have surgery include the following foods in your diet to optimize your recovery: Protein –  Protein helps the body repair itself and fight infections. Choose lean sources like beans, fish, skinless poultry, soy, and nuts to stay […]READ MORE

Free Seminar: Injury Prevention Tips for Athletes

March 3th, 2012

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or an amateur athlete, it’s important to know how to prevent injury, and achieve optimal health and performance. Join our physical therapy experts and sports performance specialists, along with a comprehensive team of sports medicine specialists and surgeons, to discuss the importance of stretching and how to avoid sports injuries. […]READ MORE

Doctors Urge More Patients to Exercise

March 3th, 2012

Don’t be surprised if your doctor wants to talk about working out the next time you visit. In 2010, nearly one-third of adults who had gone to the doctor were advised to start or continue their exercise programs. That’s 10 percent more than in 2000, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control […]READ MORE

Free Seminar: Tips for the Everyday Athlete

March 3th, 2012

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or an amateur athlete, it’s important to know how to prevent injury, and achieve optimal health and performance. Join our physical therapy experts and sports performance specialists, along with a comprehensive team of sports medicine specialists and surgeons, to discuss the importance of stretching and how to avoid sports injuries. […]READ MORE

6 Ways to Accelerate Your Marathon Recovery

March 3th, 2012

Hooray, you’ve finished the marathon! Now what? It’s time to begin recovery. While a comprehensive physical recovery can take up to several months (depending on your performance), you can help to accelerate your recovery by following a few simple tricks: Finish: After you cross the finish line continue to walk for at least ten minutes. […]READ MORE

Ergonomic Guidelines for Arranging a Computer Workstation

March 3th, 2012

Setting up your office using ergonomic considerations is important to protecting your health.  Most ergonomic experts agree on certain designs that will promote your well-being and productivity. To understand the best way to set up a computer workstation, consider the concept of the “neutral body position.”  This is a comfortable body posture in which your […]READ MORE

Get Shamrockin' with In Motion!

March 3th, 2012

The 2012 Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, Anthem Half Marathon, TowneBank 8K and Operation Smile Final Mile are only days away! As a leading sponsor of the race, Bon Secours In Motion volunteers and staff will be out and about before, during and after the race!  Dr. Ernesto Luciano-Perez, a sports medicine specialist with our partners at […]READ MORE