Sports Medicine

According to a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, elderly women may get an extra boost from weight training – in their memories. For the study researchers evaluated 77 women aged 70-80 who had been diagnosed with “probably” mild cognitive impairment then assigned the women to either a strength-training, walking, or basic balance […]READ MORE

This weekend, Aaron McKissick, the Coordinator of our Sports Performance Program at In Motion’s Harbour View clinic, spent some time working with the outstanding young athletes on Western Branch Athletic Club baseball teams. Aaron hung out under the Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance tent at Chittum and offered free baseball swing […]READ MORE

At Bon Secours In Motion, we pride ourselves on the exceptional quality of our staff. Our team of health professionals includes physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, hand therapists, massage therapists, certified athletic trainers, nutritionists, registered dietitians and more, are among the best in Hampton Roads. In addition to years of experience, many of our employees […]READ MORE

Board Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) is considered the leading professional sports nutrition credential in the United States. CSSDs are registered dietitians who are specially educated in how to provide the best possible nutrition services for optimized fitness and athletic performance. The key to optimal meal planning for athletes is individualization – […]READ MORE

Wyle Maddox, a sports performance coach at our Healthy Way clinic in Virginia Beach, has recently earned his High School Strength and Conditioning Specialist (HSSCS) certification from the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA)! Training a high school athlete requires a specific skill set – unique from training collegiate athletes. The High School Strength and Conditioning […]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

A recent study showed that spending more than an hour at constant speed and intensity doesn’t improve your body’s ability to generate energy. On the contrary – shorter, harder efforts do a lot more to increase energy production and improve endurance performance. According to a study from the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in […]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

Football is a high energy and high impact sport that favors athletes who have strength, speed, and agility. The foundation of football training is strength, speed, and agility. In order to help build stronger, better teams some coaches are turning to specialized strength and conditioning coaches for off- and pre-season programs. As more and more […]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