Family and Community

You’re never too old to start working out, according to a new study that shows inactive seniors who start exercising still enjoy the health benefits associated with physical activity. While it’s good to maintain an exercise regimen throughout your life, starting a workout routine when you’re older can also be helpful, researchers at University College […]READ MORE

Diet and exercise are both effective means for treating childhood obesity. But how you exercise may make a significant difference for obese adolescent girls, according to a news release from the American Physiological Society. Researchers found that aerobics is better for them than lifting weights when it comes to attacking dangerous liver fat and improving […]READ MORE

Mothers may be able to help lower their child’s risk for obesity – before they’re even born. A new study found that high pregnancy weight gain increases the risk of obesity in those children though age 12. The study, published in the PLoS Medicine by Princeton University, suggests that pregnancy may be a critical time […]READ MORE

Go outside and play! That’s what a lot of parents may want to tell their children – especially if they spend several hours playing organized sports. A new study found that athletes between the ages of 8 and 18 are more likely to be injured if they spend twice as many hours per week in […]READ MORE

    Volunteers are needed for the Richmond Sprint Triathlon presented by Bon Secours Physical Therapy and Sports Performance this Sunday, October 6th! Help with registration, body marking, water stops, timing, course marshals, and more. Get a free t-shirt and a free breakfast while you have fun, make friends, and help others. Sign up online […]READ MORE

On August 17th at Harbor Park in Norfolk, the Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance Team performed athletic testing for the Best of the 757’s 2013 Baseball Showcase, this testing included: the 60 Yard Dash, Pro Agility Shuttle, Rotational Power Ball Toss and the Vertical Jump. Our team worked with the athletes and informed them on the best practices […]READ MORE

Today’s students may want to lighten their load when they head back to school this fall. Last year, more than 24,000 people were treated in the hospital or at their doctor’s office for injuries related to backpacks, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Nearly 40 percent of the injuries were for children ages 5 […]READ MORE

A vast majority of high school athletes want to continue their playing careers at the collegiate level. This is no easy task, and is a goal that requires a great deal of determination and preparation to reach. In order to transition to the collegiate level, an athlete must focus on preparing their minds and bodies […]READ MORE

Electronic medical records have been hailed as the next “big thing” in medicine. No longer a luxury; they’re becoming a care requirement – which is a good thing for patients. At Bon Secours In Motion our EMR, ConnectCare, enables us to access a patient’s medical data in a single electronic health record (EHR), including medical […]READ MORE

Physical therapy is just one essential part of any comprehensive pain management plan for those suffering from chronic pain. Using only one method to manage pain (such as chiropractic adjustments or acupuncture) will often fail to resolve problems, or leave the patient with insufficient skills to manage pain. There are many different ways to approach […]READ MORE