Dr. Moose Herring

Dr. Moose Herring The opinions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of OrthoVirginia.

🏃‍♂️Athlete Treating Athletes
💪Fellowship-Trained Ortho Surgeon specializing in Shoulder Replacement, Rotator Cuff & ACL.
📍OrthoVirginia Richmond, VA
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06/12/2026

Something I’ve been getting more into lately is the skierg. This thing is no joke.

It’s one of my favorite ways to get a hard cardio workout without the impact of running. It challenges your lungs, gets your heart rate up fast, and works a lot more of your body than most people realize.

Could be a great cardio alternative for those with lower body mobility issues.

A few minutes on this machine and you’ll quickly find out where your fitness stands!!

06/10/2026

I recently joined Active Recovery + Performance for a webinar on ACL injuries in youth sports.

We discussed why ACL injuries are on the rise, especially among female athletes, and shared practical strategies that can help reduce injury risk.

If you're a parent, coach, or athlete, check out the replay for some valuable takeaways.

06/03/2026

Carbs have gotten a bad reputation over the years, especially in endurance sports where a lot of athletes think lighter automatically means faster.

But one of the biggest things we worry about in sports medicine is REDs, or Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport. This happens when you’re training hard but not fueling your body enough to keep up with the demand.

When that happens, recovery slows down, performance drops, your immune system can suffer, and your risk of stress reactions and stress fractures goes way up.

We see it in both men and women. For women, it can also lead to menstrual cycle changes or loss of periods, which is a major sign the body is under-fueled.

The goal isn’t to fear carbs. Your body needs fuel before training, during longer efforts, and afterward to recover properly.

If you’re constantly exhausted, getting injured, or struggling to recover between workouts, under-fueling may be part of the problem.

Let’s talk about something every runner tries to avoid… stairs.If you’re trying to build endurance and get stronger as a...
05/29/2026

Let’s talk about something every runner tries to avoid… stairs.

If you’re trying to build endurance and get stronger as a runner, stair repeats can be a game changer.

They get your heart rate up fast, build leg strength, and help with power without the same pounding you get from constantly adding more miles or speed work.

I also like them because they expose weaknesses pretty quickly. Your posture, hip strength, and endurance all get challenged once fatigue kicks in.

The good news is you don’t need to do anything crazy. A few stair repeats added into your training once a week can go a long way, especially if you’re training for a race or trying to feel stronger on hills.

They’re not fun while you’re doing them… but they work.

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