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Do you like the flavor of salt? Do you keep a salt shaker on your dinner table? Chances are you’re consuming too much sodium – even if you’re not using a salt shaker. Federal researchers recently discovered that nearly everyone who should reduce their sodium intake to 1,500 mg consumes much more than that. Additionally, […]READ MORE

In order to perform well, you need to train well. Here are the top three training myths to avoid if you want to stay fit and healthy: Myth #1: Breaks Hurt Your Training. Athletes should view rest and recovery as an integral part of their training regimen. This doesn’t mean that you have to take […]READ MORE

Pain. Stiffness. Discomfort. These are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. But in today’s world, arthritic patients can improve their mobility and strength with physical therapy treatment programs. In fact, a new study shows that people who have rheumatoid arthritis – yet believe in their ability to achieve physical activity goals – are more likely to […]READ MORE

For many injuries runners experience, a break from activity is sufficient to help heal strained or swollen tissue. During this time of rest, inflammation within the tissue will be reduced allowing the tissue to repair itself. While your body is recovering from a slight injury, it’s important to realize that, until full strength is restored, […]READ MORE

Do you like salty foods? Do you add it to your food at the dinner table? Chances are you’re eating too much sodium – even if you’re not adding it deliberately. A new federal study found that almost everyone who should cut back their sodium intake to 1,500 mg consumes much more than that. Additionally, […]READ MORE

The lymphatic system collects excess fluids from the body tissues. Lymphedema occurs when the normal drainage of fluid is disrupted by a blockage or a cut in the lymph nodes in the groin area or the armpit. While lymphedema can be inherited, more often it’s the result of blockages caused by infection, cancer, and scar […]READ MORE

If you want to lose weight by eating fewer calories, try eating around men. Whether you’re a man or a woman, eating around men makes you eat smaller portions, according to a new study that examines our eating habits. I’m not really surprised that female college students tend to eat less when they’re sitting next […]READ MORE

Last night on The Biggest Loser, viewers watched a women shed 14 pounds in one week. How did she do it? She took her personal trainer from The Biggest Loser Ranch to her home in Frisco, Texas. With celebrity trainer Bob Harper at their side, who wouldn’t lose weight? Right? Wrong. I think the contestant, […]READ MORE

National Physical Therapy Month is celebrated each October. At In Motion we’d like to use this even as an opportunity to reach out to consumers and educate them about the unique benefits of physical therapy, which can span from injury prevention to fitness training to rehabilitation following surgery, injury, or prolonged illness. Physical therapists improve […]READ MORE

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, three hours of vigorous exercise a week can reduce a man’s heart attack risk by 22 percent. To achieve these findings, the study surveyed over 1,200 men, who provided information about their weekly amount of exercise. While traditional, cardiovascular disease risk factors were more common among those […]READ MORE