Sports Medicine

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

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

We would like to welcome and announce Quintrel Lenore, our new Sports Performance Coordinator at our In Motion Clinic at the Boo Williams Sportsplex!  Q has been with us for 6 months and has recently accepted the position as our new Sports Performance Coordinator. He has his BS in Exercise Science from James Madison University […]READ MORE

Trying to lose a few extra pounds? Want to gain strength, speed, or endurance? Looking for a challenge? Sign-up for our Boot Camp! Every Saturday morning, our trainers will put you through a full-body workout to help you reach your fitness goals. The program will help you: Improve strength through resistance training with a variety […]READ MORE

Every year over 1 million athletes are treated for traumatic brain injury. Athletes who play contact sports are especially at risk for these injuries, as are those ages 5-18, who account for 65 percent of all brain injuries in the emergency room. Sometimes, concussions can be difficult to diagnose. Some symptoms may appear right away, […]READ MORE

Our Football Combine Preparation program was designed to optimize an athlete’s performance during combine testing. A player’s athletic performance at a Combine testing event goes far beyond functional skills on the field; it is dependent upon a specific conditioning program that targets strength, speed, and agility. In Motion’s program is a 4 to 8 week […]READ MORE

When it comes to shoes, men and women are both guilty of picking kicks that are hard on their feet and their overall wellness. If you’re struggling with foot, toe, heel, or knee pain, the root cause may be right under your nose – or rather, your toes. Here are 8 tips for footwear that […]READ MORE

While the initial pain of a muscle spasm may be similar to that of a muscle tear, the treatment for each injury is vastly different. A muscle spasm or cramp is the body’s protective response to overuse. For instance, a spasm may alert a runner that they are overworking their back muscles and prevent more […]READ MORE

For someone who has weak muscles or is recovering from an athletic injury or invasive surgery, aquatic therapy is an excellent tool to help get moving again. Sometimes physical therapy patients are hesitant to get in the water because the concept of exercising in a pool seems foreign and strange. However, the unique properties of […]READ MORE

Osteoporosis and brittle bones can be a big risk to older women. Women are more likely to lose bone density as they age, which results in brittle bones more at risk for fractures. Physicians used to think that medication was the most effective treatment for osteoporosis, but new research has shown that physical therapy designed […]READ MORE