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

Whether you’re a college athlete preparing to take your competition to the next level or a weekend warrior trying interested in preventing injury, sports performance training is designed to help every athlete achieve their best athletic outcomes. Wyle Maddox, ATC, CSCS, a sports performance coach with Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance, explains how training […]READ MORE

When you step onto the treadmill, do you have a target number for your heart rate? Most people strive to work out at a high intensity to burn as many calories as they can to lose weight. Apparently the benefits don’t end there. A new study suggests that vigorous workouts may help you live longer. […]READ MORE

For those who aren’t sports specialists or certified physical trainers, the world of exercise can be a daunting place. When you’re not in the know, there is a lot of confusing information about how to use your time to get fit faster. Here are five of our top exercise myths: Everyone should work out in […]READ MORE

Whether you’re a collegiate athlete or a recreational walker, knees are particularly vulnerable to injury and pain because of their dynamic role. Knee joints are responsible for pivoting, bending, and propelling your body forward. When it comes to knee injury and pain, prevention is the best medicine. Here are six knee dangers to avoid (and […]READ MORE

Each year, an estimated 300,000 US adults die of causes attributable to obesity. Americans spend an estimated $33 billion every year on weight loss products and services. Still, the percentage of children and adolescents who are defined as “overweight” has more than doubled since the early 1970s. So why are we still gaining so much […]READ MORE

After a diagnosis of concussion, physical therapists can help to evaluate and treat many problems that follow a head injury, including dizziness, difficulty with balance, and neck injuries. Because no two injuries are the same, the physical therapist’s examination is essential to assess a recovering individual symptoms and limitations. The physical therapist then designs a […]READ MORE

If you’re looking to pump up your gym routine your gym buddy may not be a person at all. With the rapidly swelling market of a variety of exercise applications for iPads, smartphones, and other high-tech devises, your best friend at the gym may be zipped up in your backpack. Whether you’re ready to pump […]READ MORE

For endurance athletes or those who train hard, muscle pain and soreness is to be expected. While high-level college athletes have the benefit of a regular massage, many individuals in motion do not. The good news is that even if you can’t afford to pay for regular manual therapy appointments, you can massage your hard-to-reach […]READ MORE

Every year, nearly 6,000 people visit the emergency room for sports and recreation heat illnesses. Federal health authorities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging coaches, parents, teachers and athletes to know the warning signs for dehydration and heat-related illness. “Any athlete drying from heat is a tragedy that can be prevented,” […]READ MORE