Sports Medicine

Many overuse injuries in young athletes can be prevented with simple communication. Teaching young athletes to let their coach or parent know if they’re having any type of pain can help prevent an undiagnosed injury from becoming more severe. Unfortunately, many young athletes are not aware that it’s easy to develop an overuse injury, according to […]READ MORE

Get the most out of your workout by avoiding these common mistakes: Skipping out on a quality warm-up. A proper warm-up up is one of the most essential parts of exercising. Warming up not only gives you a good sweat before a training session, but also raises your core body temperature and your heart rate. […]READ MORE

The swim team. Soccer leagues. Gymnastics. Many parents encourage their children to play sports to help them stay physically fit and maintain a healthy weight. But staying physically fit does more than help children lose excess weight. It can also help prevent depression in young adolescents, a new study finds. Sixth-graders – especially girls – […]READ MORE

Summer weather in South Hampton Roads leaves many thirsting for something cold to drink. Sweet tea might sound downright delicious but it’s important to remember that your body needs hydration, not empty calories.  This is especially important for those trying to lose weight and fuel their body with nutritious foods. “With an endless variety of […]READ MORE

Children who suffer from a concussion can experience a number of symptoms immediately after being injured. Physical symptoms – headache, dizziness and fatigue – begin immediately after the injury. But emotional symptoms may appear later on during recovery, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. For the study, researchers examined questionnaires from 235 […]READ MORE

You’ve heard the rumors and have been waiting in anticipation for this to happen — and now it’s finally time! We are proud to announce the unveiling of the newly expanded Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance Center at Healthy Way and would like to invite you to come share this excitement with us. All […]READ MORE

In response to an increasing number of young athletes tearing their anterior cruciate ligament, the nation’s leading group of pediatricians has issued a a report that recommends ways to prevent such injuries in the first place. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends specific types of physical training that can reduce the risk of ACL injury as […]READ MORE

Patients who want to have the best results after having joint replacement surgery should try to shed any excess pounds they carry. Although most patients who are overweight sincerely want to lose weight after joint replacement, research shows that an equal number of patients actually gain weight after hip or knee replacement. But those who were able to […]READ MORE

Lower risk of diabetes and heart disease. Lower body mass index. Smaller waist circumference. That’s what greater muscle strength can do for teenage boys and girls. Not only do stronger teens have a greater level of cardiorespiratory fitness, but they also have a lower percent of body fat, according to a new study published in […]READ MORE

We are pleased to announce that Bon Secours Sports Performance is now open at the Washington Redskins Training Center in Richmond, VA. Offering world-class sports performance training at the brand new, state-of-the-art Training Center, you can now train where the Redskins train! Their highly educated staff specializes in speed and agility training, combine-specific training, Functional […]READ MORE