New at Bon Secours Physical Therapy
Treating Parkinson's Disease with Physical Therapy and Sensorimotor Re-Education
Parkinson’s is a neurological disease that effects the quality and amplitude of a persons movements, speech and swallowing. For patients with Parkinson’s everyday tasks, like walking and speaking, can be overwhelmingly difficult. Many patients feel isolated as a result. At Bon Secours In Motion our physical therapy clinic at DePaul Medical Center is introducing a […]READ MORE
Lowering Sodium Intake Could Save Lives, Study Finds
People trying to lose weight can often rattle off how many calories are in a stack of potato chips or bowl of popcorn. But can they say how many milligrams of sodium those snacks contain? It’s an important question because, apparently, Americans are consuming way too much sodium. In fact, if everyone could lower their […]READ MORE
Volunteer for the Shamrock Marathon!
Interested in participating at the 2013 Yuengling Shamrock Marathon but not ready to strap on your shoes and hit the pavement? Volunteer with the Bon Secours Sports Medicine Team and Dr. Ernesto Luciano, the Medical Director of the race! Bon Secours In Motion is the presenting sponsor of the race. As part of our involvement, […]READ MORE
A Healthy Diet: Great for Weight Loss and Your Immune System
It seems like everyone is reaching for the hand sanitizer these days to prevent getting sick. Here’s something else you can do to protect against infection: eat nutritious foods. “A strong immune system doesn’t guarantee your body can fight off every flu bug, but it’s a powerful defense,” said Heather Mangieri, a registered dietitian and […]READ MORE
Stay Motivated – and Happy – at the Gym
The busiest month at the gym is over. Or is it? If you’re one of the many who recently joined a gym to lose weight but are finding it hard to keep going, I have some simple advice for staying motivated: find something you like to do. Going to the gym shouldn’t feel like a hassle. Unless […]READ MORE
Bon Secours Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Ernesto Luciano Keeps Us Running as Medical Director of the Shamrock Marathon
Dr. Ernesto Luciano-Perez, an orthopaedic surgeon and medical director of sports medicine, Bon Secours Virginia Orthopaedic Specialists, loves caring for athletes — and serving the community. That’s why he volunteers as medical director of the Shamrock Marathon, an annual weekend of race events drawing 24,000 participants. “We wanted to get involved in a program that […]READ MORE
In Motion Sports Performance Parody Contest
You’ve seen the parodies on YouTube … now is your chance to create your own video to any song you like and help launch our new Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance Facebook fan page! Follow these simple steps to enter our kickoff contest! Step 1: Like us on Facebook at Bon Secours In Motion […]READ MORE
Mom Helps Son Tackle Weight Problem, And Loses Pounds Herself
Overcoming childhood obesity isn’t just about getting kids away from the TV and their sodas. It’s also about teaching parents that it’s up to them to help their kids lose weight. Nobody took that to heart more than the mother of Biingo, a 13-year-old participant on the TV show The Biggest Loser. Biingo, who longs […]READ MORE
Teen Limits Video Games to Lose Weight on The Biggest Loser
Imagine a child playing five hours of video games every day after school. And maybe nine hours each on Saturday and Sunday. If it seems unbelievable, you probably didn’t watch the most recent episode of The Biggest Loser. The show, which still revolves around a weight-loss competition for obese adults, has made discussing childhood obesity […]READ MORE
In Motion Physical Therapy Clinic Hiring in Portsmouth
Interested in working in one of the fastest growing fields in the medical industry? Want to get some hands-on patient experience to beef up your resume before applying to physical therapy or physical therapy assistant school? In Motion is offering motivated and talented individuals the opportunity to work as a rehab tech with our expert […]READ MORE