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It’s a common misbelief that if you’re obese or overweight, you cannot suffer from poor nutrition. Yet many people preparing for weight loss surgery are actually malnourished and lack proper nutrition, a small study has found. Indeed, one in five patients preparing to undergo bariatric surgery had multiple nutritional deficiencies, according to research from Johns […]READ MORE

Pregnant women experiencing back pain may find some relief through exercise.  In fact, physical exercises before and during pregnancy can be effective in preventing and reducing low back and pelvic pain, according to a news release from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect a woman’s muscles, ligaments, bones, and […]READ MORE

This blog was written by dietitian Judy Mitnick, MS, RD, CDE, CSSD. Let’s face it: we live in a fast-paced, stressed-out world.  Some stress is vital to being a productive member of society.  We all need goals and deadlines, but excessive stress over time leads to anxiety, illness and hurts us in our efforts to […]READ MORE

This blog was written by Alex Kenefic, Registered Dietitian, at Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance.  You need to eat well to fuel your top performances in races. Try out these tips to do your best at any distance: For all exercise High intensity, short duration athletes have different nutrition needs from […]READ MORE

This blog was written by Jocelyn Ricasa, MD, sports medicine physician at Bon Secours Medical Associates.  You have been happily hitting your stride and then it seems like with every step, your stride has started to hit you back on the outside of your knee! What causes that pain?  It might just be a four-letter diagnosis that […]READ MORE

While it’s pretty common to gain weight as you go through your 30s, 40s and 50s, it can be avoided. It’s also important. Carrying extra weight can harm your health, according to national health authorities. We can blame a few biological changes for middle-age weight gain. One of the biggest challenges is adjusting to a slower […]READ MORE

Bon Secours In Motion is proud to recognize the hard-working student athletes who train with the Sports Performance team on their collegiate decisions. This year, 22 local student athletes who work with Bon Secours In Motion committed to college teams in a variety of sports including football, volleyball, field hockey, basketball, rowing, soccer, softball and […]READ MORE

By: Erin Ludwig, MS, ATC, VAT/L, Supervisor of Athletic Training Services, Bon Secours Sports Medicine With the summer months upon us, whether you’re running, playing a pickup game of basketball or going for a power walk, make sure you take care of  your body when the temperatures rise. Exercising in hot weather puts extra stress […]READ MORE

Families need to take simple steps to help their children eat nutritious foods and become more active. The advice is part of the new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, which aim to give practical steps to families to help children maintain a healthy weight. They also offer guidance on how to include healthy habits into daily life such […]READ MORE

Many parents say playing sports helps their children mentally, physically and socially, but only one in four adults participate in such activities despite knowing the health benefits. In fact, many adults were not playing sports or exercising at all, according to a recent poll conducted by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Harvard T.H. Chan […]READ MORE