Yearly Archives: 2013

By the time most of us leave work every day, nobody feels like running to the store and making a meal from scratch. Don’t even mention stopping along the way to sweat out some calories at the gym first. Sadly, relaxing usually means sitting in front of the TV – not unrolling  a yoga mat. […]READ MORE

On August 17th at Harbor Park in Norfolk, the Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance Team performed athletic testing for the Best of the 757’s 2013 Baseball Showcase, this testing included: the 60 Yard Dash, Pro Agility Shuttle, Rotational Power Ball Toss and the Vertical Jump. Our team worked with the athletes and informed them on the best practices […]READ MORE

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

There will not be an Injury Clinic next week (9/11/13) at Chilled Ponds.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

Eating a healthy diet and drinking no more than moderate amounts of alcohol may help people with type 2 diabetes avoid chronic kidney disease, according to a study published by JAMA Internal Medicine. Type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease are major public health problems, according to a news release from the JAMA Network Journals. […]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