May is National Bike Month! Need a reason to ride a bike? Ask any kid and they’ll say — it’s fun! Fun is definitely important, but believe it or not, the simple act of riding a bike can be revolutionary! As the League of American Bicyclists puts it: when you make a habit of biking, […]
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Sprains vs. Strains
Two of the most common reasons for a visit to the urgent care are sprains and strains. Sprains and strains are often categorized together due to their similarity — they both refer to tearing or overstretching of soft tissue in the body. However, the difference lies in what soft tissue is affected. Soft Tissue in […]
What’s that Rash: Athlete’s Foot
If you’ve ever gone to a public locker room, gym, swimming pool, or sports club, you’ve probably been advised at some point to wear flip flops or shower shoes. There’s a good reason for that: protecting yourself from athlete’s foot. What is athlete’s foot? Athlete’s foot goes by the formal name of tinea pedis. It’s […]
How Can I Prevent Shin Splints?
Shin splints are one of the most common injuries for runners, dancers, and other athletes. Known medically as medial tibial stress syndrome, shin splints occur from repeated stress of impact on the shinbone (tibia). It manifests as pain and tenderness along the front of the leg. Shin splints can be painful, but thankfully they are […]
How Much Exercise Do I Really Need?
We all know we’re supposed to eat healthily and exercise. With today’s hectic lifestyles, that’s easier said than done. Between work, family, and community commitments, it’s easy to allow busy schedules and convenience to rule the day. However, we challenge every person to make their health a priority — so you can live life on […]
Interview with Sika Henry
This is an interview I did with Sika Henry of our Elite Racing Team for Endurance Magazine. Just a little teaser! For the full article stay tuned for her article upcoming… Sika, please tell us a little about yourself. I was born in New York, but grew up in Northern New Jersey (right outside of […]
On the Wings of Angels
How far would you go to make your child feel whole? Happy? Ricky Hoyt has cerebral palsy. Rick asked his father if they could run a race together to raise money to benefit a paralyzed lacrosse player. Dick Hoyt pushed his son in that race. After their first race Rick said, “Dad, when I’m running, it […]
Adam Otstot joins the In and Out Express Care Elite Racing Team
We just signed the 4th member of our Triathlon Team! In and Out Express Care is ecstatic with the deep local triathlete talent that Hampton Roads has. It is an honor to support our local athletes. Our triathlon sponsorship program is without parallel in this area. We hope to continue to grow and add new […]
Don’t Be Hangry, Be Happy
I spent the first 42 years of my life skinny. Wait, let me correct that. I was obnoxiously skinny. Friends were jealous. My metabolism was like a furnace. I ate everything I wanted and never gained an ounce. Being an athlete enabled me to be completely care free when indulging. And I have a terrible […]
Running to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Running can improve your blood pressure. Dr. N. Michael Baddar, Medical Director for In and Out Express Care, once told me “the lower your blood pressure, the longer you will live.” This was the first time I had heard this and I was intrigued. Being physically inactive is linked to high blood pressure. Persistent high […]
