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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

Studies continue to suggest that a carefully focused training program can make a huge difference in a patient’s success following knee replacement surgery.  By participating in a good pre-op series of muscle strengthening exercises, patients have made leaps and bounds in their recovery after their surgery date. replacement. In one key study published by Arthritis […]READ MORE

As a fitness instructor, I meet a lot of people at the gym where I teach. I will often see the same people for weeks and then they are gone. Sometimes they never come back. Many of them return after a couple of months. They are often trying to lose the weight they gained back […]READ MORE

When it comes to dining out the temptation to stray from your diet can be overwhelming. A couple servings from the complimentary bread basket, a single sugary cocktail,  one indulgent dessert –  before you know it you’ve accidentally consumed an extra thousand calories. Sticking to a healthy diet is particularly important if you have a […]READ MORE

All physical therapists are prepared through education and experience to treat a variety of conditions or injuries. However, when it comes to finding the right physical therapist for your injury or condition it is important to consider their qualifications. Your physician may, for instance, recommend you look for a therapist who: Has experience in treating […]READ MORE

More than a third of American adults are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Obesity is an important risk factor for a number of health problems, including heart disease and diabetes. A 2010 study from the Brookings Institution estimated the economic cost of obesity in the U.S. to be over […]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

Some people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—especially those with emphysema—may be underweight and malnourished. When you lose weight, you lose muscle mass, including the muscles that help you breathe. This may make breathing more difficult. Those suffering from COPD who are very underweight, especially those with emphysema, are at higher risk of death […]READ MORE

The Richmond Strikers Soccer Club had a successful PAL (Police Athletic League) camp this summer. Record numbers of kids participated.  Thanks to Bon Secours Richmond for helping to make this possible!  Visit www.richmondstrikers.com to see more pictures!READ MORE

Overuse injuries occur when too much stress is placed on a joint or other tissue, often by “overdoing” an activity or doing the same activity repeatedly. One somewhat common overuse injury among teens is Osgood-Schlatter disease (also called Schlatter’s disease or osteochondrosis of the tibial tubercle). This condition is defined by inflammation at the top […]READ MORE