Bon Secours Sports Medicine at ODU Hoops for the Cure
Our primary care sports medicine specialists showed up to the ODU Lady Monarch Basketball Hoops for the Cure game last week to cheer on the local ladies and support breast cancer awareness. The game is part of an annual Susan G. Komen Foundation …
Exercising Smart – How to Prevent Overuse Injuries
Exercise is medicine. More and more people are starting to exercise regularly as a way to improve their health and quality of life. There are numerous studies showing that exercising at the correct intensity and duration decreases the incidence of chronic diseases and …
5 Stretches to Help You Avoid ACL Injuries on the Football Field
The fast-paced play and sharp, pivoting movements of the football field can be especially tough on player’s knees and hips – leaving them susceptible to serious injuries like ACL and LCL tears. Even RGIII couldn’t overcome the sport’s brutal demands on his already …
Our Top Tricks for Accelerating Your Recovery from a Hip Surgery
You’ve picked an orthopaedic surgeon and scheduled a surgery date for your total hip replacement. Now all that’s left is to show up at the hospital, meet up with your implant in the operating room, and head home to rest and wait for …
Decision Point: When To Visit a Sports Specialist for Shoulder Pain
A great number of patients who come to us with shoulder pain are suffering from osteoarthritis (OA). OA is a condition of the joints that occurs when the cartilage that cushions your bones breaks down and wears away. When this happens your bone …