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As many student athletes head back onto the field, it’s important to make injury prevention a priority. “Not all injuries can be prevented, however many can be avoided,” said Dr. Brett D. Owens, an orthopaedic surgeon and the spokesman for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. “All athletes, from grade school and high school students […]READ MORE

Join us for Bon Secours Expert Panel Tri Night taking place on Monday, September 16th at 6pm the new Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center. Whether a newbie or seasoned triathlete, you will pick up some helpful race tips from Bon Secours Elite Tri Team.READ MORE

Have you been trying to strengthen certain muscles to no avail?  Have you ever wondered why your right leg might be stronger than your left? Why your left ribs stick out and are higher than your right?  The answer is the science of asymmetry, affectionately known as PRI™ or The Postural Restoration Institute.   Check out […]READ MORE

Check out our August newsletter for more information on the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center, backpack safety, upcoming events, and more. READ MORE

Health care providers should be cautious about allowing athletes to return to play based solely on self-reported symptoms. In fact, testing an athlete’s memory and thinking skills with a tool such as the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing system can help detect whether an athlete is ready to head back into the game, according […]READ MORE

Move over sports drink. That goes for you, too, “juice” box. Many parents are rethinking what they pack in their preschooler’s lunch box thanks to new research on childhood obesity. Researchers say 4- and 5-year-olds who drink one or more sugar-sweetened beverages every day are more likely to be overweight and obese, according to a […]READ MORE

Today’s students may want to lighten their load when they head back to school this fall. Last year, more than 24,000 people were treated in the hospital or at their doctor’s office for injuries related to backpacks, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Nearly 40 percent of the injuries were for children ages 5 […]READ MORE

Check out the latest news and updates in our July Newsletter.READ MORE

Wearing a helmet definitely helps protect high school football athletes from getting a concussion. And it may not matter which brand of helmet an athlete wears, according to new research. Contrary to the claims made by some equipment manufacturers, “the specific brand of helmet and helmet age were not associated with lower risk of concussion,” […]READ MORE

Bon Secours Physical Therapy and Sports Performance is happy to announce that we will be the Presenting Sponsor for the Richmond Sprint Tri on October 6th! Visit http://www.richmondmultisports.com/richmond-sprint-triathlon.htm for more information or to register and “like” them at https://www.facebook.com/RichmondSprintTriathlonByRichmondMultisports.   Being athletes, we enjoy treating athletes, giving the highest level of care in the most […]READ MORE