Health and Wellness

The Bon Secours Maryview Center for Physical Rehabilitation was recently featured in an article from The Catholic Health Association of the United States discussing the use of “mobility courtyards” in rehabilitation. Mobility courtyards are used by therapists to help patients re-learn how to walk on a variety of surfaces – thereby reducing their risk of […]READ MORE

Repairing rotator cuff tears can present a challenge for patients and orthopaedic specialists. Nonoperative treatments for active individuals can result in significant impairment in daily function and quality-of-life, so the preferred treatment is often surgical repair. Advances in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery The latest advancement in rotator cuff repair has been the development of […]READ MORE

An ACL tear can be a disastrous injury for any athlete or active individual. When physical therapy efforts fail to help patients control pain and regain freedom of motion, surgery can be the only option for individuals trying to get back into the activity or sport they love. Luckily, tremendous advances have been made in […]READ MORE

Knee pain is a growing complaint that physical therapists and orthopaedic surgeons are tackling as millions of aging Americans struggle to stay active. The most common cause of knee pain is osteoarthritis, a joint disease that results in the degeneration of the cartilage between bones in the knee joint. As cartilage is lost due to […]READ MORE

Most of us focus on calories and fat when it comes to watching what we eat. But what about added sugars? Did you know it’s in bread, teas, and sweetened bottled water? Added sugars are everywhere. It probably shouldn’t come as a big surprise that roughly 13 percent of the total calories consumed by adults […]READ MORE

If you suffer from high blood pressure like 77 other million people in the United States, chances are your doctor has told you to watch your sodium intake. Here’s another possible strategy to lower that blood pressure through nutrition: pour a glass of beetroot juice. No, it’s not the typical kind of juice found in […]READ MORE

Mother’s Day is only a few short days away so we’re making it a little easier for you to find the perfect gift for all the moms in your life – fast! A little private time for relaxation is something every mom can use… Add in some time on the table getting a professional massage […]READ MORE

Most of us know that diet and exercise are the key to losing weight and maintaining weight loss. The hard part is figuring out how to work out more and consistently eat healthier meals. Perhaps that’s why so many people try to focus on one or the other. Unfortunately, that strategy may backfire. Tackling both […]READ MORE

Many people think about eating a healthy diet in order to lose weight and lower their risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. But filling up your plate with nutritious fruits and vegetables does something else equally as important – it prevents cancer. And for people already diagnosed with cancer, eating nutritious foods can […]READ MORE

Although a growing body of scientific research shows us that exercise lowers the risk for cancer and aids in recovery, it seems that the message is not reaching patients. Many cancer patients do not engage in physical activity or discuss the subject with their oncologists, according to a study published in the July issue of […]READ MORE