New at Bon Secours Physical Therapy
Get Muscles to Respond More Quickly and Powerfully with Active Isolated Stretching
Read what our Sports Performance Specialist, Joey Ratti, CPT, LMBT, PES, CES has to say about the Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) method. The AIS method of muscle lengthening and fascial release is a type of Athletic Stretching Technique that provides effective, dynamic, facilitated stretching of major muscle groups, but more importantly, AIS provides functional and […]READ MORE
Mobility Courtyards Allow Rehab Patients to Master Different Terrain
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
Latest Advances in Rotator Cuff Surgery Mean a Quicker Return to Activity
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
In Motion Makes a Big Impression at the Successful Aging Forum
Last week kept In Motion busy with all kinds of events events! At the largest event we participated in, Audra Lepper and Kathy Stover, Bon Secours In Motion employees, did a great job promoting In Motion programs to all the delightful visitors at the Successful Aging Forum. Their message? The Fountain of Youth isn’t entirely […]READ MORE
Minimally Invasive “All-Inside” ACL Reconstruction Surgery
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
Turn to Physical Therapy Before Surgery for Chronic Knee Pain
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
In Motion is Everywhere Summer Contest
Follow these simple steps to enter our “In Motion is Everywhere!” Summer Contest! Step 1: Like us on Facebook at Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance. Step 2: Share a picture on our Facebook page of you wearing your In Motion T-shirt or holding your In Motion water bottle while traveling or […]READ MORE
Beetroot Juice May Lower Blood Pressure for Some
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
New Physical Therapy Job Listing: Seeking Clinical Manager on the Peninsula
Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance is hiring on the peninsula! Our newest position is a Clinical Manager, responsible for numerous outpatient clinics, based in Newport News. This position acts as a Clinical Leader of three outpatient physical therapy clinics on the Peninsula, in Hampton, Newport News, and Yorktown. These clinics see […]READ MORE
In Motion Offers 10 Percent Discount on Massage Gift Certificates for Mother's Day
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