Sports Medicine

Join us for a free seminar on what all parents and coaches need to know about concussions in youth sports, including the answers to questions like: What defines a concussion? What are the signs and symptoms of a concussion? What steps should be taken for suspected concussions? What complications can concussions cause? What is ‘Return […]READ MORE

It’s not hard to be fooled by the scale. Once your body mass index reaches that “normal weight” status, who doesn’t want to feel good about all the hard work that goes into weight loss? Unfortunately, hitting a certain number on the scale or falling within the normal weight range isn’t enough anymore. In fact, […]READ MORE

We’re trying to recruit some supah-cool volunteers for the Blue Moon Wicked 10K in October! To be eligible you must be fun and “spooky-good” at one of our requested skills (Dancing in a gorilla suit? Handing out candy?)! See the flyer below for a full list of volunteer opportunities. If you’re interested please contact Shannon […]READ MORE

Bon Secours In Motion is a proud sponsor of the 18th Annual Santa Claus Shuffle 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run, which will take place December 15, 2012 in beautiful Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia. Join the crowds of costumed runners through the scenic streets of Olde Towne at this fun, festive, family event! Enjoy […]READ MORE

Sure, you can feel the sweat dripping down your body during a workout—but how hard are you really working? BeatMeter is an app that helps you find out by recording your measured heartbeats per minute. All you have to do is locate your pulse—try pressing your carotid artery at the base of the neck—then tap […]READ MORE

Heading to the court today? Don’t forget your smart phone! Designed to work exclusively with shoes that contain the latest Nike+ Basketball app syncs your kicks directly to your mobile and allows you to measure your athleticism. Not only can you record the height of your vertical jump, the app also tracks how quickly you […]READ MORE

Going out for lunch may never be the same. And maybe that’s for the best. Soon, many chain restaurants nationwide will be posting nutritional information for everything they sell. Not only will you see how many calories come in that turkey sandwich on whole wheat, but how much fat and sodium it contains, too. It’s […]READ MORE

While many athletes often accept aches and pains as part of their sport, continuing to train on an injury can aggravate a mild condition with disastrous results. For Hampton Roads athletes who don’t always have the time to see the doctor, In Motion is offering a series of free athletic injury clinics. These clinics are […]READ MORE

We’ve known for a long time that regular exercise is an important part of mental health, but a new study is suggesting that, when it comes to preventing dementia, not all exercises are created equal. Studies presented at this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference found that resistance training was particularly beneficial for improving the cognitive […]READ MORE

Families, volunteers and coaches nationwide are helping prevent childhood obesity and they don’t even know it. Every time a child heads onto the soccer field or runs another lap around the track, their chances of becoming obese get slimmer and slimmer. In fact, “teens who play on three or more sports teams…were 27 percent less […]READ MORE