Health and Wellness

Our dietitian at Healthy Way, Judith Mitnick has recently become a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)! This CDE credential is obtained through the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Diabetes education, also known as diabetes self-management education (DSME) helps individuals living with or at risk for diabetes gain the knowledge and skills needed to modify behavior and […]READ MORE

Painful walking. Redness. Swelling. It’s symptoms like these that you shouldn’t ignore when it comes to your toes. “Toe pain can limit a person’s quality of life,” said Dr. Khalid Shirzad, an orthopedic surgeon in a news release from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. “When it hurts to walk, that person will start decreasing […]READ MORE

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

One of the first signs people notice as they grow older is that one or both of their hips may start to ache. Although hip arthritis can cause significant pain, it does not always lead to surgery if it’s discovered in the early stages, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The AAOS recommends […]READ MORE

One of the first physical signs people notice as they grow older is that one or both of their hips may start to ache. Although hip arthritis can cause significant pain, it does not always lead to surgery if it’s discovered in the early stages, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The AAOS […]READ MORE

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

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

How much do you really want that steak? Are you willing to increase your risk of premature death? If that sounds harsh, check out the recent news on red meat. Eating any amount and any kind of red meat may significantly raise the risk of premature death, according to a study published in the Archives […]READ MORE

So you’ve come back from a doctor’s appointment with the news that you have high blood pressure. What’s your next step? Luckily, there are a variety of lifestyle changes you can make to help lower your blood pressure and avoid the series risks of the disease. Below are the best ways to manage and control […]READ MORE

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