New at Bon Secours Physical Therapy

Just a few days into January, my husband stepped off the scale with a smile. Somehow, he had managed to lose several pounds since Thanksgiving. I didn’t even know he was trying to lose weight. He certainly didn’t need to in my opinion. But I had to ask him: how in the world did you […]READ MORE

So you kicked-off January with a litany of health resolutions. Eat better. Exercise more. Lose weight. Now, a few weeks later you’re losing focus or struggling to act on your best intentions. For those of you who are having trouble putting actions behind your resolutions our In Motion health and fitness experts are offering a […]READ MORE

In the latest edition of Pediatrics The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) speaks out against a growing trend in schools to drop recess and use the time to teach subjects. Under pressure to perform on standardized testing, many teachers are re-purposing recess time in the classroom for additional instruction. But medical experts warn that recess […]READ MORE

As a patient at the In Motion Clinic on Portsmouth Blvd I thought you should know just how efficient your staff is. When I arrive for my appointment I am welcomed by the office staff, called by name and asked how I am feeling. So the visit starts very pleasantly. The waiting area is attractive […]READ MORE

I picked a good night to watch “The Biggest Loser” TV show. Yes, the show – now in its 14th season – still centers around obese adults competing for the most pounds lost. But this season, viewers met three participants unlike any others before – that’s because they’re children. Whether you like the show or […]READ MORE

Many of us are starting the New Year by making resolutions for better health. But what about our children? Could they be making healthier choices, too? Take a look at this list of resolutions from the American Academy of Pediatrics for children from the preschool age to those just under 18. It has some smart […]READ MORE

Athletic training places a lot of emphasis on correcting athletic weaknesses to boost performance.  We know that reducing vulnerabilities in performance is important to success in high-level sports, but focuses on weaknesses can leave your strengths in terms of your training focus? Neglecting strengths can render the improvements you make on weaknesses meaningless. You probably […]READ MORE

If you only have an hour to spend at the gym, what kind of workout is best? Do you take a 60-minute spin class or spend 20 minutes on the treadmill and 40 minutes in the weight room? It all depends on your fitness and weight loss goals. Those who want to focus on burning […]READ MORE

After an orthopaedic surgery, whether it’s an arthroscopic acl repair, a shoulder surgery, or a total hip replacement, chances are that your surgeon will prescribe you some physical therapy to help rebuild strength and mobility. If your physician prescribes therapy, a physical therapist will visit you as soon as possible after surgery to ask you […]READ MORE

Honey glazed ham. Potatoes covered in butter. Eggnog. These are not healthy food choices for anyone living with diabetes. But that’s what many people serve during the holidays to family and friends. As difficult as it is to turn down a slice of pie, federal health experts say you can stick to healthy eating if […]READ MORE