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For men or women, weight training is beneficial. However, many women forgo strength training for cardio based exercise. This is a mistake because the numerous benefits of strength training are particularly important to women’s health as they age,  including: Increased metabolism Improved bone density Better posture Stronger balance and coordination Weight lifting may also prevent […]READ MORE

Recent literature has shown that the prevalence of injury among dancers is extremely high. Achilles tendon ruptures, which regularly occur when an athlete is participating in an activity that requires a high level of acceleration, such as jumping or leaping, are particularly common among high-intensity dancers. Practicing these complicated movements constantly places additional stress on […]READ MORE

Michael French completed his first major running event – Virginia Beach’s Shamrock Marathon—on March 20, 2011 after less than one year of training! “The winds were high, which made it more difficult,” Michael wrote in an email, “but I finished the 26.2 miles in 5 hours and 25 minutes. I am now part of the […]READ MORE

If you’re having back pain, your posture may be to blame. A visit to a physical therapist may help diagnose issues with your alignment that are straining or stressing your muscles. Your therapist will give you a list of exercise to do at home in order to help you regain your stance. However, these three […]READ MORE

Bad posture is one of the main reasons why so many millions of Americans suffer from back pain every year. Slumping shoulders and improper alignment could ruin your spinal health and make you more vulnerable to strain and injury. Rounded shoulders and bad form don’t just cause back and neck pain – they also contribute […]READ MORE

You don’t have to resign yourself to back pain as you age. If you’ve noticed muscle soreness or tension in your neck lately, it’s time to take a proactive approach towards strengthening your back and correcting your posture before you develop a recurring issue. Want to build your bone health? Here are three tips to […]READ MORE

Many older patients seeking physical therapy services are recovering from joint surgery, foot and ankle injuries or bad falls. For these clients, recovery from aches and pains can be slow and difficult – that’s where physical therapy can make a difference. Trained physical therapists will ask patients about their activity level before their injury and […]READ MORE

One of the most common misconceptions about physical therapy is that it is only suited for those who are recovering from an serious injury. While physical therapy is an integral part of rehabilitation and recovery, it is also highly effective at helping those suffering from less dramatic aches and pains. Physical therapy is a wonderful […]READ MORE

Studies show that playing on an injury can have disastrous results, for instance untreated knee pain or strained muscles can lead to joint issues and torn ligaments. While many athletes often accept aches and pains as part of their training regimen continuing to train despite persistent pain can result in serious injury. Athletes should never […]READ MORE

We would like to welcome and announce Quintrel Lenore, our new Sports Performance Coordinator at our In Motion Clinic at the Boo Williams Sportsplex!  Q has been with us for 6 months and has recently accepted the position as our new Sports Performance Coordinator. He has his BS in Exercise Science from James Madison University […]READ MORE