New at Bon Secours Physical Therapy

We love working with our patients and helping them over come crippling pain to regain mobility and range of motion. But we also love the more practical aspects of our jobs. Here are our top three reasons to look into a career in physical therapy! Growing Demand – The demand for physical therapists is growing […]READ MORE

People diagnosed with arthritis may need to be screened for anxiety and depression. Federal researchers have found that one-third of adults in the United States with arthritis, ages 45 and older, report having anxiety or depression, according to a news release from publisher Wiley-Blackwell. In fact, anxiety is nearly twice as common as depression among […]READ MORE

When you go for a run your legs aren’t the only thing getting a work-out – you’re building brainpower too. Exercise has been linked with improved mental functioning, especially related to memory and types of learning. Like any other muscles and organs, the brain is a tissue that declines with age. While scientists used to […]READ MORE

Growing evidence suggests that putting off sleep could suffer long-lasting health consequences. Experts have linked sleep deprivation with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems. Established research shows that individuals who regularly get less than five hours of shut-eye a night have an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later […]READ MORE

When Sharon Adams arose Thanksgiving morning, she was planning to celebrate the holiday with family and feasting as she had always done. The celebration turned to uncertainty, however, when Ms. Adams suffered a stroke and had to be rushed to the emergency department at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. She was quickly transported to Bon […]READ MORE

New research published in Pediatrics, links social stress with an increased risk of obesity in younger kids – especially girls. After analyzing public date for over 1,600 preschoolers, researchers linked the presence of social stressors in the home, like unstable housing, a parent’s depression, substance abuse, or a father in jail, with an increased risk […]READ MORE

This weekend, Aaron McKissick, the Coordinator of our Sports Performance Program at In Motion’s Harbour View clinic, spent some time working with the outstanding young athletes on Western Branch Athletic Club baseball teams. Aaron hung out under the Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance tent at Chittum and offered free baseball swing […]READ MORE

When I was growing up, I played for hours outside with my friends. Roller skating, bicycling and playing a game called Kick the Can – those were our favorite activities. I can remember maybe one kid in school who needed to lose weight. Sadly, it’s a different story today. From parks to playgrounds, about 17 […]READ MORE

At Bon Secours In Motion, we pride ourselves on the exceptional quality of our staff. Our team of health professionals includes physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, hand therapists, massage therapists, certified athletic trainers, nutritionists, registered dietitians and more, are among the best in Hampton Roads. In addition to years of experience, many of our employees […]READ MORE

While it sounds like a quick fix, turning off the television and unplugging the video games won’t help your child lose weight. There’s an established correction between childhood obesity and the number of hours spent in front of a screen watching television or video games. But new data suggests it is not necessarily true that […]READ MORE