Health and Wellness

How did Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance help you? My fitness goal was always to rehab my shoulder bursitis and hip osteoarthritis but physical therapy attempts in the past at other facilities had always failed.  Through the patience, knowledge, and flexibility of the staff at both In Motion Physical Therapy and […]READ MORE

“I’m a seventy three year old, who fractured my femur six month prior, which required post-op therapy.  Rebecca Morris was assigned to provide therapy and instructions for my rehabilitation at In Motion Physical Therapy at Eagle Harbor in Carrollton, Virginia.  Her professional service was evident throughout the course of my treatment, plus in-home guidance. Ms. […]READ MORE

A diagnosis of breast cancer often leads to a proactive treatment plan that includes surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation and frequent doctor visits. The treatment can overwhelm and consume a patient’s life for months. But what happens when treatment ends? Experts have turned their attention to the needs of post-surgical, recovering breast cancer patients by developing […]READ MORE

Christine Phillips is the author of a recently published book entitled Never Alone. On the first page of the book she acknowledged the Bon Secours Sports Medicine and In Motion Physical Therapy team for enabling her to complete her novel after a rotator cuff surgery. Christine says, “Because of their expertise in physical therapy, as […]READ MORE

Controlling the size of your portions is a great way to cut back on calories and lose weight, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Just make sure you properly store and reheat leftovers to avoid food poisoning. “Oftentimes our eyes are bigger than our stomachs,” said Melissa Joy Dobbins, a registered dietitian and […]READ MORE

We’re pleased to announce the opening of our newest facility, In Motion at Hanbury Crossing. Now residents of Great Bridge and the surrounding areas of Chesapeake have access to the most advanced equipment and latest techniques in physical therapy and sports performance! The new In Motion physical therapy clinic offers general physical therapy, orthopaedic rehabilitation, […]READ MORE

Officials at the American Council on Exercise are encouraging breast cancer survivors pick-up regular physical activity to help prevent recurrence of breast cancer and increase survival rates. In clinical studies, regular exercise has been linked to a variety of physical and mental benefits for breast cancer survivors, including improved immune function, reduced cancer-related fatigue, and […]READ MORE

If your child would rather play video games than head outdoors with a soccer ball, you might be interested in a study that found “active video gaming” may help children increase their physical activity level. Researchers from the University of Chester, England, say children between the ages of 11 and 15 significantly raised their heart […]READ MORE

I was very pleased with the treatment and courtesy I received from each and every one of you [at In Motion at Mary Immaculate] during my case and without a doubt I would recommend In Motion to anyone in need of physical therapy. You were kind, careful in explaining what was going on and very […]READ MORE

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