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Some people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—especially those with emphysema—may be underweight and malnourished. When you lose weight, you lose muscle mass, including the muscles that help you breathe. This may make breathing more difficult. Those suffering from COPD who are very underweight, especially those with emphysema, are at higher risk of death […]READ MORE

The Richmond Strikers Soccer Club had a successful PAL (Police Athletic League) camp this summer. Record numbers of kids participated.  Thanks to Bon Secours Richmond for helping to make this possible!  Visit www.richmondstrikers.com to see more pictures!READ MORE

Overuse injuries occur when too much stress is placed on a joint or other tissue, often by “overdoing” an activity or doing the same activity repeatedly. One somewhat common overuse injury among teens is Osgood-Schlatter disease (also called Schlatter’s disease or osteochondrosis of the tibial tubercle). This condition is defined by inflammation at the top […]READ MORE

Summer shouldn’t just be for the kids! Make this summer YOUR summer and let Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance help you feel better about the shape you are in. Our certified athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches will tailor a plan specifically for you. They’ll keep you motivated to achieve your personal fitness […]READ MORE

Core stabilization exercises are easy to do. You can start with the simple exercises you learn here. You don’t need any equipment for these exercises, and you don’t need much space. You can do them almost anywhere, several times each day, to start increasing your core stability. It’s more important that you do core stabilization […]READ MORE

Every time we move, we depend on some muscles to hold us steady, and other muscles to actually move us. Core stabilization is the general term for how the muscles of your trunk keep your spine and body stable. This helps you stay balanced when you move. If your core muscles are strong and they […]READ MORE

While obesity and diabetes are well-publicized health concerns facing American youth, we don’t hear much about early onset osteoporosis. While osteoporosis usually refers to post-menopausal loss of bone density – not young women at the height of their physical health – new studies show that some women of 25 already have the bone-loss of a […]READ MORE

You may be worried about having enough energy to exercise. These tips can help. If you’re worried about not having enough energy to exercise it’s important to remember that exercise can actually give you more energy. After they start to be more active, most people feel more energetic throughout the day. Step 1: Eat a […]READ MORE

Studies show that regular exercise helps improve everyone’s quality of life. Sports offer a beautiful blend of recreation and physical activity that makes exercise enjoyable. And sports just aren’t for kids anymore. As more and more adults are becoming (and staying) active, there has been a surge in the number of adults sports leagues available […]READ MORE

Summer shouldn’t just be for the kids! Make this summer YOUR summer and let Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance help you feel better about the shape you are in. Our certified athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches will tailor a plan specifically for you. They’ll keep you motivated to achieve your personal fitness […]READ MORE