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March Into In Motion Boot Camp!

September 9nd, 2011

Trying to lose a few extra pounds? Want to gain strength, speed, or endurance? Looking for a challenge? Sign-up for our Boot Camp! Every Saturday morning, our trainers will put you through a full-body workout to help you reach your fitness goals. The program will help you: Improve strength through resistance training with a variety […]READ MORE

Preventing, Managing, and Rehabilitating Concussions

September 9st, 2011

Every year over 1 million athletes are treated for traumatic brain injury. Athletes who play contact sports are especially at risk for these injuries, as are those ages 5-18, who account for 65 percent of all brain injuries in the emergency room. Sometimes, concussions can be difficult to diagnose. Some symptoms may appear right away, […]READ MORE

Vacation Pounds: Why You Shouldn't Worry

September 9th, 2011

Have you ever come back from vacation with more than just some great memories? Maybe the jeans you wore on the plane at the beginning of your trip were just too tight for the flight home. Are you worried? You shouldn’t be. Gaining a few pounds on vacation happens to most people. Taken out of […]READ MORE

Football Combine Preparatory Training

September 9th, 2011

Our Football Combine Preparation program was designed to optimize an athlete’s performance during combine testing. A player’s athletic performance at a Combine testing event goes far beyond functional skills on the field; it is dependent upon a specific conditioning program that targets strength, speed, and agility. In Motion’s program is a 4 to 8 week […]READ MORE

Happy Feet: 8 Tips for Happier Feet

September 9th, 2011

When it comes to shoes, men and women are both guilty of picking kicks that are hard on their feet and their overall wellness. If you’re struggling with foot, toe, heel, or knee pain, the root cause may be right under your nose – or rather, your toes. Here are 8 tips for footwear that […]READ MORE

Post-Partum Care: Physical Therapy for Moms

September 9th, 2011

If there’s one thing we know for sure it’s that pregnancy is a time of change. A number of changes happen to a woman’s body during and after a pregnancy. While some of these changes can take months to return to normal, there are some things that are never quite the same after childbirth. Therapeutic […]READ MORE

Study: Eating Habits Make Stale Food Taste Fine

September 9th, 2011

Most people I know who maintain a healthy weight or are in the midst of losing pounds have to carefully monitor what they eat. But maybe we should be thinking more about where we eat. And with which hand. Eating, it turns out, is not just about what tastes good and whether you’re hungry. Certain […]READ MORE

Eating Habits Make Moviegoers Eat Stale Popcorn

September 9th, 2011

Most people I know who stay at a healthy weight or can drop unwanted pounds have to carefully monitor what they eat. But maybe we should be thinking more about where we eat. And with which hand. Eating, it turns out, is not just about what tastes good and whether you’re hungry. Your brain has […]READ MORE

Sprains and Strains and Tears – Oh, My!

September 9th, 2011

While the initial pain of a muscle spasm may be similar to that of a muscle tear, the treatment for each injury is vastly different. A muscle spasm or cramp is the body’s protective response to overuse. For instance, a spasm may alert a runner that they are overworking their back muscles and prevent more […]READ MORE

3 Reasons to Consider Aquatic Therapy

September 9th, 2011

For someone who has weak muscles or is recovering from an athletic injury or invasive surgery, aquatic therapy is an excellent tool to help get moving again. Sometimes physical therapy patients are hesitant to get in the water because the concept of exercising in a pool seems foreign and strange. However, the unique properties of […]READ MORE