New at Bon Secours Physical Therapy
Want to Join the In Motion Team? We're Hiring a PT in Portsmouth!
Are you or someone you know looking for a physical therapy position in Hampton Roads? In Motion is currently hiring for a variety of physical therapy openings including full time physical therapists, part time physical therapists, weekend physical therapists, and physical therapist assistants! Most recently, our High Street clinic posted an opening for a full-time […]READ MORE
In Motion Tides Baseball Camp a Success
Each year, kids between the ages of 8 and 15 take part in the Bon Secours In Motion Baseball Camp at Harbor Park. This program allows children to learn many vital skills of baseball as taught by coaches and players of the Tides. The 2012 Bon Secours In Motion Baseball Camp was held July 14th […]READ MORE
Study: Playing Sports Help Teens Avoid Weight Problems, Obesity
Parents across the country are helping prevent childhood obesity and they don’t even know it. Every time a child heads onto the soccer field or makes a dash from first to second base during a baseball game, their chances of becoming obese get slimmer and slimmer. In fact, “teens who play on three or more […]READ MORE
Lose Weight and Exercise to Reduce Knee Pain
When your knees hurt, the last thing you feel like doing is putting on a pair of cross trainers and heading out for a walk. But that might just be part of the answer to finding relief. Losing weight combined with exercise reduces pain and helps people who have knee osteoarthritis regain some of their […]READ MORE
Live Longer by Sitting Less, Researchers Find
Are you sitting down? You might want to stand up before you read any further. Researcher have found that cutting down the time you spend seated every day to less than three hours may give you an extra two years of life, according to an analysis of published research in the online journal BMJ Open. […]READ MORE
Reduce Knee Pain with Exercise and Weight Loss
The last thing you might want to do when your knees hurt is put on a pair of cross trainers and head out the door for the gym. But that might just be part of the answer to finding relief. Losing weight combined with exercise reduces pain and helps people who have knee osteoarthritis regain […]READ MORE
Sugars – Parting Doesn't Have to Be Such Sweet Sorrow
Sweet tea. Lemonade. Cupcakes. It’s not easy giving up sugar, is it? But for anyone trying to take off some weight or maintain their blood sugar levels because they have diabetes, it’s vital to cut out these sweet, empty calories. Here’s one strategy that may work: try substituting drinks that contain added sugars with those […]READ MORE
Sweet Way to Reduce Sugars
Lemonade. Sweet tea. Cupcakes. It’s not easy to give up sugar. But for anyone trying to lose weight or maintain their blood sugar levels because they have diabetes, it’s imperative to cut out these sweet, empty calories. Here’s one strategy that may work: try substituting drinks that contain added sugars with those that rely on non-nutritive sweeteners […]READ MORE
Study: Teen Friendships Influence Weight Loss
When it comes to children who need to lose weight, their friends may have more influence on the scale than you know. A study of high school students found that students whose friends were heavier than them were more likely to put on some pounds. Interestingly, students had a better chance to lose weight – […]READ MORE
Summer Safety Tips for Avoiding the Emergency Room
Summertime is full of fun, but it’s also full of health risks in the backyard, the campground, and the water! Dr. Carl Wentzel discusses the precautions you should take to protect yourself and your children from the hazards of summer. To learn more about health and summer safety call 889-CARE(2273).READ MORE