Posts Tagged ‘Sports medicine’
Inova Sports Performance powered by EXOS: Devour Life
Looking for ideas for healthy living habits? Inova Sports Performance powered EXOS experts share ideas on how to incorporate healthier eating into your life. The first key to successfully devour life is to try new things! There’s nothing wrong with grilled chicken breast, brown rice, and spinach — until you’ve had it for the…
Read MoreFitness Enthusiasts: How to Avoid Overuse Injuries
Whether you favor the treadmill, the streets, or the trails, make sure your enthusiasm doesn’t outstrip your abilities. Launching into a workout routine without proper preparation can often put you at risk for overuse injuries such as stress fractures and muscle tears. Jessica Wertz, DO, a family and sports medicine physician at Inova Sports Medicine,…
Read MoreInova Sports Performance powered by EXOS: Full body stretch
Jeff Coulter, MS, CSCS, is an athletic trainer with a master’s degree in Health Exercise and Sports Science. He is a Performance Specialist with Inova Sports Performance powered by EXOS. Think it takes too long to get a full body stretch? Try what I call “The Worlds Greatest Stretch” and see how much of…
Read MoreInova Sports Performance powered by EXOS: Aim to Sustain
Julia Bell, MS, RD, LDN, is a registered dietitian and holds a master’s degree in public health nutrition. Staying hydrated and eating early and as often as you need helps to sustain energy, lower stress, and boost metabolism. No matter your schedule, kick-start your day with an energizing meal. Continue eating small meals or snacks…
Read MoreAllergies in Youth Athletics
Danny Nguyen, MD, is a primary care physician board certified in family medicine. He practices at Inova Medical Group’s primary care practice at the Inova HealthPlex in Ashburn, VA. He has special interests in pediatric and adolescent health, athletic injuries, diabetes management, and preventive medicine. With the springtime and outdoor athletic season in full swing, you may be…
Read MoreInova Sports Performance powered by EXOS: Fuel for impact
Julia Bell, MS, RD, LDN, is a registered dietitian and holds a master’s degree in public health nutrition. Performance powered by EXOS. Our understanding of quality food is constantly evolving with research. When deciding what to eat, keep it simple and natural or minimally processed. Choose responsibly sourced food that’s tasty and nourishing, like vegetables,…
Read MoreInova Sports Performance powered by EXOS: Eat with a purpose
Julia Bell, MS, RD, LDN, is a registered dietitian and holds a master’s degree in public health nutrition. Performance powered by EXOS. What you eat matters. Eating with purpose is about coming to the table and nourishing your mind, body, and spirit. Food is a means to connect and create, and to enable the best…
Read MoreInova Sports Performance powered by EXOS: Fix tight hips from sitting all day
Jeff Coulter, MS, CSCS, is an athletic trainer with a master’s degree in Health Exercise and Sports Science. He is a Performance Specialist with Inova Sports Performance powered by EXOS. It’s easy to see how sitting behind a desk can influence how your hip and lower back feel. Try these two exercises 5 times per…
Read MoreNationals Team Doctor Robin West, MD, Gears Up for Opening Day
Robin West, MD, is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. She is Chairman of Inova Sports Medicine, Lead Team Physician for the Washington Nationals and Head Team Physician for the Washington Redskins. Baseball fans across the country marked opening day (March 29) on their calendars. Behind the scenes, as Lead Team Physician…
Read MoreSuper Speeds & Daring Leaps: Preventing Injury at the Winter Olympics
Brandon J. Bryant, MD, is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. He is a team physician for the Washington Redskins and Washington Nationals, and is a member of the Inova Sports Medicine team. Audiences around the world are gearing up for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang. The Winter Olympics include some…
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