Competitive Edge

This blog was written by Corey Anderson, CSCS. An overhead athlete can be anyone whose sport involves arm action over the athlete’s head. The first sport to come to mind is baseball but can include sports such as swimming, volleyball, water polo, or even tennis. Athletes involved in such sports need careful consideration when it […]READ MORE

The below is a testimonial from a registered nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital who became of client of Corey Anderson. “Back in December, I was about a month into planning my fast-track wedding planning, when I knew I wanted to make some physical changes before I walked down the aisle. I read about the Bon […]READ MORE

The below is a testimonial of a runner with the Advanced 10k Training Team who is going through the run performance program at Bon Secours Physical Therapy and Sports Performance. “I started running again two years ago, and I’ve been lucky to not experience serious problems. When I learned about the gait analysis and performance […]READ MORE

This blog was written by Brandon Johnson CSCS, FMS, USAW. What if I could give you one simple key to running faster, decreasing injuries and feeling better when you run?  Would you be excited to learn about what you are missing in your training program?  The simple answer: weight training!  Weight training is becoming much more […]READ MORE

This blog was written by Damien Howell, PT, DPT, OCS. How hard a walker or runner impacts the ground can be described with several different bio-mechanical terms, including vertical impact loading rate, braking impulse force, or shock.  Scientists have determined that it is not the magnitude of force, but rather the rate at which the force […]READ MORE

This blog was written by Lori Strobl, PT, DPT, PRC  Do you ever wonder why you might have pain on one side and not another?  Why your body’s muscles aren’t the same size from one side to another?  Why muscles on one side of your body might be tight and the other side loose and weak? […]READ MORE

This blog was written by Corey Anderson, CSCS, Sports Performance Coordinator, Memorial Regional Medical Center No matter how hard we try, at some point in our life, we are bound to experience back, knee, or shoulder pain of some kind. In fact, surveys have shown that chronic low back pain is the leading cause of […]READ MORE

Pom Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice has no added sugar, colorants, or cheap filler juices. It is a great source of potassium and is gluten-free. It can be found in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores and comes with blueberry, cranberry, cherry, mango, kiwi, and nectarine. Pomegranate juice has been shown in clinical studies to […]READ MORE

A diet rich in vegetables helps reduce your risk for cancer, heart disease, stroke, and obesity. One method for increasing your vegetable intake is adding a salad to each meal or eating a salad as a main dish (with a 3-4 ounce protein source). Adding vegetables to your diet will also help you meet your […]READ MORE

Five or more servings of fruit will give you many vitamins and minerals needed for health. Include all the colors of fruits in your diet as each color represents a different antioxidant and vitamin composition. Try making parfaits using yogurt and fruit topped with a sprinkle of nuts. Fruits can also be added to smoothies […]READ MORE