Yearly Archives: 2012

Painful walking. Redness. Swelling. It’s symptoms like these that you shouldn’t ignore when it comes to your toes. “Toe pain can limit a person’s quality of life,” said Dr. Khalid Shirzad, an orthopedic surgeon in a news release from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. “When it hurts to walk, that person will start decreasing […]READ MORE

Wyle Maddox, a sports performance coach at our Healthy Way clinic in Virginia Beach, has recently earned his High School Strength and Conditioning Specialist (HSSCS) certification from the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA)! Training a high school athlete requires a specific skill set – unique from training collegiate athletes. The High School Strength and Conditioning […]READ MORE

When it comes to running and gait analysis it’s important that sports performance specialists and physical therapists stay educated and information to properly analyze running gait and prescribe techniques to improve speed, efficiency and for injury prevention. Earlier this month clinicians from Bon Secours InMotion Physical Therapy attended the 9th Annual Running Medicine Conference on […]READ MORE

A recent study showed that spending more than an hour at constant speed and intensity doesn’t improve your body’s ability to generate energy. On the contrary – shorter, harder efforts do a lot more to increase energy production and improve endurance performance. According to a study from the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in […]READ MORE

If you have elevated cholesterol levels, proper nutrition can be the key to regaining your health. Load Up on Vegetables and Fruits Start with a ½ plate non-starchy vegetables and fruits at lunch and dinner. You should also try to work in a fruit with breakfast or try adding vegetables to an omelet. Plant foods […]READ MORE

One of the first signs people notice as they grow older is that one or both of their hips may start to ache. Although hip arthritis can cause significant pain, it does not always lead to surgery if it’s discovered in the early stages, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The AAOS recommends […]READ MORE

One of the first physical signs people notice as they grow older is that one or both of their hips may start to ache. Although hip arthritis can cause significant pain, it does not always lead to surgery if it’s discovered in the early stages, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The AAOS […]READ MORE

Winter is on its way out – and so are our kids. As the weather improves the number of children playing – and getting injured – in a spring sport increases. In fact, over 10% of athletes under the age of 15 will be treated for a sports injury this season alone. The most common […]READ MORE

It is possible to speed your recovery and healing from surgery with healthy snacks and meals. Before you have surgery include the following foods in your diet to optimize your recovery: Protein –  Protein helps the body repair itself and fight infections. Choose lean sources like beans, fish, skinless poultry, soy, and nuts to stay […]READ MORE

Football is a high energy and high impact sport that favors athletes who have strength, speed, and agility. The foundation of football training is strength, speed, and agility. In order to help build stronger, better teams some coaches are turning to specialized strength and conditioning coaches for off- and pre-season programs. As more and more […]READ MORE