New at Bon Secours Physical Therapy

From lifting heavy objects and doing chores around the house to playing sports and exercising, many everyday activities put your shoulders at risk for an injury. As many people soon discover, shoulder injuries can make even simple tasks, such as getting dressed, extremely painful.  Injuries to the shoulder muscles, ligaments and tendons can take months to heal. Fortunately, […]READ MORE

Drivers have long been warned not to text and drive for the obvious dangers of distracted driving. But could your smartphone be hazardous to your exercise goals, too? It can if you’re texting or talking while working out on the treadmill. Researchers have found that people who use their smartphones for texting and talking actually […]READ MORE

In the time it takes to watch a TV sitcom, you could be taking steps to reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke. All it takes is 30 minutes of walking.  As more Americans become less active, our risk for heart disease, stroke and other diseases increases. About 80 percent of adults do not get […]READ MORE

As many families in South Hampton Roads head to the baseball fields this spring to watch their young players, it’s important to remember safety guidelines for pitchers to help avoid overuse injuries. Unfortunately, many parents and caregivers, such as grandparents, are unaware of safe pitching practices designed to prevent overuse injuries—common tears or damage that’s […]READ MORE

Here’s some good news for meat lovers – you don’t have to completely give up beef, chicken and pork to reap the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle. Simply swapping some of the meat in your diet for vegetables is capable of lowering your risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke. Researchers call it […]READ MORE

Potato chips. Chocolate chip cookies. Candy. When you need a snack, do you reach for something you want to eat or something your body needs? Snacking doesn’t necessary have to be unhealthy, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In fact, it’s an opportunity to make sure your body is getting adequate nutrition. “If […]READ MORE

For many people, it’s not easy to just have one slice of pizza or one piece of chocolate. And French fries? Forget it. Researchers may have figured out why. Highly processed foods have been linked to addictive eating. At the top of the list are some of the biggest culprits you’d expect: pizza, chocolate, French […]READ MORE

Many back problems can be prevented by using correct posture, lifting objects properly and avoiding movements that jolt or strain your back. In fact, many work-related injuries are caused by heavy lifting, repetitive motion and awkward posture, according to the National Institutes of Health. Fortunately, the risk for developing back pain can be reduced by […]READ MORE

We are proud to introduce our 19th Bon Secours In Motion location — Ghent Station — our third in Norfolk! Opening March 2, 2015, In Motion at Ghent Station is located at 930 W. 21st St., Suite 105 Norfolk, VA 23517 near The Fresh Market. In Motion at Ghent Station programs include: Physical Therapy Balance […]READ MORE

We all know that exercise is good for everyone. But what if it makes a difference when you exercise? For people with type 2 diabetes, exercise might have the best results if it’s done after a meal. According to new research from the University of Missouri,people with type 2 diabetes who exercise after eating can more […]READ MORE