Posts Tagged ‘sportsmedicine’
Injury Prevention with Dr. Seth Blee: The Weighted Ball Debate
Seth Blee, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Clinic Director for multiple locations at Inova Physical Therapy. He is a team Physical Therapist for the Washington Nationals. The Weighted Ball Debate For this edition of the injury prevention blog, I wanted to address one of the most common questions that I hear when I…
Read MoreInjury Prevention with Dr. Seth Blee: Little Leaguer’s Elbow
Seth Blee, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Clinic Director for multiple locations at Inova Physical Therapy. He is a team Physical Therapist for the Washington Nationals. What is “Little Leaguer’s Elbow”? The term “Little Leaguer’s Elbow” refers to a stress response that happens to the inside part of the elbow from increased stress…
Read MoreInova Sports Performance powered by EXOS: Fuel Up
You wouldn’t go on a road trip with an empty tank, so why would you work out without fueling up? Providing your body with the fuel it needs can help you stay energized, build muscle, and speed post-workout recovery. Inova Sports Performance powered by EXOS offers performance training and nutrition services for teams and individual athletes.…
Read MoreInova 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 MoreInova Sports Performance powered by EXOS: Make it about you
Julia Bell, MS, RD, LDN, is a registered dietitian and holds a master’s degree in public health nutrition. She serves as Performance Dietitian for Inova Sports Performance powered by EXOS. Eating is personal. It’s not about following a strict set of rules; it’s about tailoring your nutrition game plan to best support your body,…
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. She serves as Performance Dietitian for Inova Sports Performance powered by EXOS. Staying hydrated and eating early and as often as you need helps to sustain energy, lower stress, and boost metabolism. No matter your schedule,…
Read MoreInova Sports Performance powered by EXOS: Stretch tight hamstrings
Save 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. Tight hamstrings? For some people, this is a result of excessive tension on the bottom of the foot. To help stretch out tight…
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. She serves as Performance Dietitian for Inova Sports 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…
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