Sports Medicine
Shamrock Medical Tent Volunteers Needed!
If you are interested in volunteering at the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 8k on behalf of Bon Secours Sports Medicine at the 2012 Shamrock Marathon, please contact Shannon at SVHiggons@rehabcare.com. We will need 100-150 volunteers for this weekend of activity! These are very important volunteer assignments and the races couldn’t happen without your help! […]READ MORE
Knee Pain in Middle-Aged Women
Knee pain can be miserable and debilitating – especially among women aged 50 and older. According to the American College of Rheumatology, around 2/3 of all women aged 50 and older suffering from some degree of knee pain – chronic or recurring. Orthopaedic specialists note that women have a higher risk for developing arthritis than […]READ MORE
Which is better – cardio or strength training?
We suspect that the root of this question is a lack of clarity about what differentiates these two groups of exercises. We’ve broken them down below: Cardio Training According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular exercise includes any aerobic exercise that increases you heart rate and “involves the steady and repetitive movement” of your upper […]READ MORE
Reasons for Stretching
January is the season when so many millions of Americans resolve to start exercising more, being more active, and making healthier choices. While many of us worry about the cold weather, few worry about the implications of not stretching before starting an activity. Many people report feeling physically stiff during the winter, and with stiffness […]READ MORE
Need a Workout Buddy? Ask Fido
Nothing makes exercise more fun than a workout partner. Some of the best ones wag their tails. Walking the dog is one of the simplest ways to fit a little more exercise into your day. If your dog can handle it, a brisk 30-minute walk, five times a day, can help you meet the national guideline […]READ MORE
Bon Secours Harbour View Named Best of Suffolk
The Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View, which is home to our Harbour View In Motion clinic, has been selected for the 2011 “Best of Suffolk” Award in the Medical / Hospitals category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). This award recognizes outstanding, local businesses that have served as a positive image of small […]READ MORE
Wearing Headphones and Running: Only at the Gym
So long, Soundgarden. Goodbye Ozzy. I have to leave you home on my next run around the neighborhood. You’re just not good for me. I’ve always known in the back of my mind that running up and down the streets in my subdivision with the music cranked as loud as comfortably possible, is probably not […]READ MORE
Pet Owners Make Strides in Weight Loss Efforts
Nothing makes exercise go by quicker than a good workout partner. And some of the best ones bark and wag their tails. Walking the dog is one of the simplest ways to fit a little more exercise into your routine. If your pup can handle it, a brisk 30-minute walk, five times a day, can […]READ MORE
Resolve to Make Exercise Easy
I didn’t make any fitness resolutions this year. I think it’s because I’ve managed to make healthy eating and exercising an easy part of my life. If you find yourself already having trouble making time to work out, take a good look at your goal. Is it realistic? When you work full time, you have […]READ MORE