Sports Medicine

Is familiarity breeding contempt when it comes to you and your running schedule? Beating boredom on repetitive, long, or regular routes can help you rediscover your love for the run! Here are 3 tips for spicing up your running workout: Change the Scenery Are you currently running on a treadmill? Hit the trails! A new […]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

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

One of the most common questions our sports performance specialists and athletic trainers get is “How can I make the most of my gym time?” There are a lot of important steps that can make or break a visit to your gym. For instance, remembering warm up your muscles before stretching to ensure your muscles […]READ MORE

When it comes to running, even the smallest inefficiencies in your stride can lead to injury and decreased performance. The key to increasing your form and control may be building your body’s strength. Every runner, whether they’re just starting or a seasoned marathoner, should take these injury-prevention steps before starting a regimen: Start on the […]READ MORE

On competition day athletes need to be at their peak to maximize their performance. Done correctly under the supervision of a qualified sports performance specialist or athletic trainer, a periodized training program can ensure superior physical and psychological readiness during competition. Periodized training develops an athlete’s strength and skill through a series of phases to […]READ MORE

In order to perform well, you need to train well. Here are the top three training myths to avoid if you want to stay fit and healthy: Myth #1: Breaks Hurt Your Training. Athletes should view rest and recovery as an integral part of their training regimen. This doesn’t mean that you have to take […]READ MORE