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Physical Training Reduces Risk of ACL Injury, Especially Among Girls

April 4th, 2014

In response to an increasing number of young athletes tearing their anterior cruciate ligament, the nation’s leading group of pediatricians has issued a a report that recommends ways to prevent such injuries in the first place. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends specific types of physical training that can reduce the risk of ACL injury as […]READ MORE

Massage Therapy Can Improve General Blood Flow

April 4th, 2014

Massage therapy not only alleviates muscle soreness after exercise, but it also improves general blood flow – even for people who don’t work out. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered that massage has benefits for people regardless of how much they exercise, researchers recently discovered. Their study, published in the Archives […]READ MORE

Research Shines Light on Weight Loss Strategy

April 4th, 2014

Researchers have some simple advice for people trying to lose weight: set your alarm clock and head outdoors to get some early sunshine. It might seem a little dubious, but a study published in the journal PLoS ONE found that exposing your body to light at the beginning of the day can lower your body […]READ MORE

Losing Weight Helps Overweight Patients Reap Benefits of Joint Replacement Surgery

April 4th, 2014

Patients who want to have the best results after having joint replacement surgery should try to shed any excess pounds they carry. Although most patients who are overweight sincerely want to lose weight after joint replacement, research shows that an equal number of patients actually gain weight after hip or knee replacement. But those who were able to […]READ MORE

Patient outcomes from physical therapy comparable to those of surgery + PT

April 4nd, 2014

Shoulder injuries are pretty common, particularly injuries with the rotator cuff, a group of four muscles and their corresponding tendons that make it possible to move the arm out away from the side of the body and rotate the shoulder. A recent study, published in The Bone and Joint Journal, was conducted to see if physical therapy without […]READ MORE

Greater Muscle Strength Helps Teens Lower Diabetes, Heart Disease Risks

March 3st, 2014

Lower risk of diabetes and heart disease. Lower body mass index. Smaller waist circumference. That’s what greater muscle strength can do for teenage boys and girls. Not only do stronger teens have a greater level of cardiorespiratory fitness, but they also have a lower percent of body fat, according to a new study published in […]READ MORE

Expanded clinic hours on the Peninsula

March 3th, 2014

Our clinics on the Hampton Roads Peninsula — In Motion at Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, In Motion at Denbigh and In Motion at Mary Immaculate in Newport News, and In Motion at Victory YMCA in Yorktown are offering extended hours in order to better serve our patients. New clinic hours are as follows: In […]READ MORE

Ditch the Salt for Spices and Herbs

March 3th, 2014

For those who are trying to decrease the amount of sodium in their diet, try taking a class on how to use spices and herbs in your cooking. Many people are able to cut back on sodium on their own, but taking a class that focuses on reducing sodium in everyday meals may help you […]READ MORE

Healthy Snacking Made Simple

March 3th, 2014

If you’re feeling a little lazy when to comes to eating healthy foods to help you lose weight, laziness may work in your favor. Researchers have figured out that people are more likely to snack on foods that are closest to them – whether they’re nutritious or not. They discovered this when they put apple […]READ MORE

No Injury Clinic at Chilled Ponds 3/19

March 3th, 2014

The Injury Clinic scheduled for this Wednesday, March 19 at Chilled Ponds has been cancelled. Please refer to our Injury Clinics page for other times and locations this week.READ MORE