Physical Therapy

The American College of Sports Medicine has outlined the ten trends that health professionals think are most likely to become important in the next year. Check out the list to see how your fitness goals compare! Educated Fitness Professionals Board-certified physicians and health professionals are taking the lead in the health industry. Certified health professionals […]READ MORE

In Motion is currently offering Hampton Roads residents one FREE hour-long consultation with an In Motion expert. During this hour, a member of our staff will show you how to make (and keep) lifestyle changes for long lasting diet & fitness success. Get started on the road to weight loss and improved cardiovascular fitness success […]READ MORE

Your hands are one of the most complex and delicate bone structures in your body. Because your hands are so intricate, they require a different, specialized form of rehabilitation following a serious injury, such as a fracture or a burn, or surgery. Common injuries to the hand include fractures, sprains, burns, work injuries, athletic injuries, […]READ MORE

It’s not easy to get motivated to exercise when your knees hurt. Who wants to head into an aerobics class knowing that one hour later they will be digging in their gym bag for some ibuprofen and searching the freezer for an ice pack? But at the same time, your knees might be hurting because […]READ MORE

The last thing you want to do when your knees hurt is jump on the treadmill for an hour-long run. A simple step aerobics class or walking lunges can send you rummaging through your gym bag for some ibuprofen. A good workout at the gym shouldn’t end with an ice pack. But this is a […]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

In Motion Physical therapy provides a running/gait analysis that integrates the skills and knowledge of our expert physical therapist with high speed video analysis called “Dartfish.” Dartfish allows our specially trained therapists to slow down human movement in order to pinpoint deviations and ineffective movement patterns in a patient’s running and walking form. Some conditions […]READ MORE

Feeling a nagging pain in your shoulder during your baseball games? Or a twinge in your knee on the basketball court? This injury clinic is an opportunity for Hampton Roads athletes to receive a free injury screening from a board certified sports medicine specialist. Dr. Michael R. Simpson, DO, of Amelia Medical Associates, will evaluate […]READ MORE

Runners are a hearty bunch, but they are also prone to a variety of overuse, muscle, and joint injuries. Improper body alignment and movement inefficiencies can cause injuries to the hips, knees, and feet. Physical therapists and sports performance specialists help runners avoid or reduce their risk of injury by teaching them how to correct […]READ MORE

Halloween can be pretty scary if you’re trying to lose weight. Do you dread filling up that big Halloween candy bowl? There’s a reason I still haven’t filled mine. Who needs the extra temptation every time you walk by it? When I head into the candy section at the store this weekend, I’m going to […]READ MORE