Family and Community
In Motion Opens New Physical Therapy Clinic in Chesapeake
Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance is pleased to announce that we have expanded our physical therapy network with a new clinic in Chesapeake, Virginia! In Motion at Hanbury Crossing Hanbury Village Shopping Center 235 Hanbury Road East Chesapeake, VA 23322 Phone: (757) 391-7660 Fax: (757) 7665 View map and get directions. […]READ MORE
Vigorous Exercise Helps Overweight Children Reduce Diabetes Risk
In roughly the same time it takes to watch the latest cartoon episode, overweight children could be reducing their risk of diabetes. A recent study on childhood obesity may have some helpful information for parents who are worried about their child’s weight. Just 20 minutes of vigorous physical activity daily for three months can significantly […]READ MORE
Free Seminar: Concussions in Youth Sports
Join us for a free seminar on what all parents and coaches need to know about concussions in youth sports, including the answers to questions like: What defines a concussion? What are the signs and symptoms of a concussion? What steps should be taken for suspected concussions? What complications can concussions cause? What is ‘Return […]READ MORE
Eat Fruits and Vegetables – Organic or Not
Ever wonder if the health benefits of organic food are really worth the extra cost? That’s what researchers at Stanford University set out to determine in a new study just published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Surprisingly – or maybe not – researchers did not find “strong evidence that organic foods are more nutritious […]READ MORE
In Motion Kicks Off Bon Secours Team Lean Challenge
The Team Lean Challenge has kicked off in Hampton Roads! Team Lean is a free 13-week fitness and nutrition program created in partnership between Bon Secours Employee Wellness and Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance. Using In Motion’s fitness and nutrition experts as team leaders, participantss – selected through applications made in […]READ MORE
Learning Self Control Helps Combat Obesity
If you placed a marshmallow on the dinner table in front of your child, could they wait to eat it? Could they wait 15 minutes? It’s hard enough for adults to delay gratification. But kids who are able to learn self-control skills at age 4 have a lower body mass index 30 years later, according […]READ MORE
Teach Children Self Control to Fight Obesity Epidemic
If you put a marshmallow on your child’s plate, could they wait to eat it? Could they wait 15 minutes? It’s hard enough as adults to delay gratification. But children who learn this kind of self-control at age 4 have a lower body mass index 30 years later, according to a study to be published […]READ MORE
Improve Your Diet for Better Bone and Joint Health
Whether you’re struggling with joint pain or trying to optimize your workouts, improving your diet can help boost your overall health and help you get more active. Even small changes in your eating choices can have a huge impact. For patients struggling with joint or back pain, our nutrition team recommends eating for weight loss. […]READ MORE
Spooky Good Volunteers Needed for the Blue Moon Wicked 10k
We’re trying to recruit some supah-cool volunteers for the Blue Moon Wicked 10K in October! To be eligible you must be fun and “spooky-good” at one of our requested skills (Dancing in a gorilla suit? Handing out candy?)! See the flyer below for a full list of volunteer opportunities. If you’re interested please contact Shannon […]READ MORE
Attention Parents: Are You an Exercise Role Model?
Thirty years ago, overweight children stood out in the classroom. It just wasn’t common for kids to be significantly overweight or obese. Things are different today. Obesity is a national epidemic. But parents can do something. They can be exercise role models. A small study of 83 families found that when mothers walked an additional […]READ MORE