New at Bon Secours Physical Therapy

Organic. Does the word make your wallet wince? If it does, you’re going to love – and hate – the latest news from the Environmental Working Group – a nonprofit research group based in Washington DC. Each year, the EWG publishes two lists – one for the most contaminated fruits and vegetables, the other for […]READ MORE

Please help us congratulate  Lee Beasley from our Chilled Ponds clinic in Chesapeake on obtaining his Certification in Orthopedics as an OCS! What is an OCS? OCS stands for “Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.” This is a certification given by the American Physical Therapy Board of Specialties and is achieved only by completing a list of rigorous […]READ MORE

According to a new study in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension, the number of children hospitalized for high blood pressure has almost doubled over the past decade and has mimicked the equally dramatic rise in hypertension among American adults. In addition to increased hospitalization rates, the team also found that the average length of […]READ MORE

Many men worry about heart disease, diabetes, cancer and stroke. But there’s an easy to help prevent these illnesses. Look at your plate. Is it filled with nutritious fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein? Earlier this month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics launched a public awareness campaign to help men figure out the […]READ MORE

Summer is in full swing and so is golf season! After a long winter of waiting to head back out on the green, golfers often hit the course too hard aggravating old injuries. According to clinical research, at least 40 percent of golfers play with injuries  or arthritis. Luckily, there are some tricks and preparations […]READ MORE

In honor of Father’s Day (and Men’s Health Week) we’re offering a special deal on our fitness programs. From now until Sunday, you can visit our Bon Secours In Motion Facebook page and claim a coupon for 10% off any fitness program we offer. For information on locations or for questions about pricing please call […]READ MORE

Parents worried about their children developing diabetes or cardiovascular disease may want to add more fiber to family meals. New research shows that adolescents who don’t eat enough fiber carry too much belly fat and have higher levels of inflammatory factors in their blood – two risk factors for heart disease and diabetes, according to […]READ MORE

Competing in fitness activities and continuing exercise routines is one of the best things an elderly individual can do for his or her health. The goal of exercise is to help individuals build and maintain muscle mass. When seniors stop exercising their muscles atrophy from under-use. There’s very good evidence that at any age (even […]READ MORE

According to the Bureau of Labor, physical therapist and physical therapist assistant jobs could both increase by nearly 40% through 2020. This means that the physical therapy industry is preparing for a big boom – and In Motion is already growing to meet the region’s demands for therapy. One of the great things about physical […]READ MORE

Next time you head to the gym to burn some calories, go ahead and skip that sugary sports drink. Grab a banana and some water instead. It turns out that the portable snack – a longtime favorite of athletes – is as beneficial as a sports drink. In fact, bananas provide antioxidants you won’t find […]READ MORE