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When you head home from work, do you stop at the gym first? How about on your days off? Do you find yourself working up a good sweat in your free time? If you spend more than four hours per week exercising during your “leisure time,” chances are you’re lowering your risk of high blood […]READ MORE

October is National Physical Therapy Month. Think you might be a good candidate for physical therapy? Here are some frequently asked questions about Physical Therapy and physical therapists to get you started. What is physical therapy? Physical therapy is a type of rehabilitative health care that uses exercises and equipment to help people improve or regain […]READ MORE

We are beyond excited to announce the official opening of our third physical therapy and sports performance clinic! The location at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center is now open for patients. We’re proud to offer our great physical therapy and sports performance services at our new clinic, conveniently located at 2401 W. Leigh Street, […]READ MORE

Like millions of Americans nationwide, actor Tom Hanks may be taking a hard look at his diet this month. The 57-year-old actor, renowned for his role in movies such as Forrest Gump and Saving Private Ryan, has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The actor has long struggled with having high blood sugar levels, according […]READ MORE

The Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center opened earlier this year on July 24th. We will be starting patient care next week, on October 10th.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

It’s hard to exercise when your knees hurt from osteoarthritis. But when you don’t exercise, you run the risk of gaining weight, which can make knee pain even worse. A new study in the Sept. 25 issue of JAMA offers a possible solution. It suggests that some people might benefit by combining two strategies at […]READ MORE

Ah, fall. Cooler temperatures, colorful leaves and a long afternoon spent raking in the yard. Unfortunately, if you’re not careful, it can also mean a trip to the doctor or physical therapist. Indeed, more than 38,000 Americans were injured while raking in 2012, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. It’s not hard to […]READ MORE

By the time most of us leave work every day, nobody feels like running to the store and making a meal from scratch. Don’t even mention stopping along the way to sweat out some calories at the gym first. Sadly, relaxing usually means sitting in front of the TV – not unrolling  a yoga mat. […]READ MORE

As many student athletes head back onto the field, it’s important to make injury prevention a priority. “Not all injuries can be prevented, however many can be avoided,” said Dr. Brett D. Owens, an orthopaedic surgeon and the spokesman for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. “All athletes, from grade school and high school students […]READ MORE