New at Bon Secours Physical Therapy

Yesterday the Bon Secours In Motion Facebook page reached 1,000 fans. We are thrilled! As such, we’d like to thank everyone for their support, kind words, and following; our Facebook page thrives with your engagement. We hope this year we can continue sharing our physical therapy and sports performance tips and services with an even […]READ MORE

Often the aim of treatment of a running injury is to decrease the symptoms with medication and palliative therapeutic intervention. A brief internet search for treatment of running injuries will reveal a plethora of options. These include heat/cold modalities, electrotherapeutic modalities, ultrasound modalities, stretching and strengthening exercises, exercise equipment, massage, yoga, palliates, food supplements, magnets, […]READ MORE

The Declaration of Independence states “We hold these truths to be self evident”. Most will agree it is self evident that finding solutions to problems starts with identifying the cause. As a clinician I believe identifying the cause of a repetitive use injury is a potent way to address the problem. I spend a great […]READ MORE

For a competitive runner, it is well established that it is important to be efficient and economical. Running economy can be measured in different ways, but in most instances if a runner consumes less oxygen for a given distance he is considered more economical. Scientists have identified a number of factors that may be associated […]READ MORE

In otherwise healthy individual there can be multiple reasons for running with faulty form including: faulty underlying anatomical structure or weakness; a low level of pain, nagging lingering injury; and repetitive movements done in a faulty way as a result of bad habits and/or fatigue will lead to faulty form. There should be a high […]READ MORE

A middle aged male adventure racer who had been struggling with right knee pain for six months sought my assistance. Adventure racing involves competing over multiple days, ultra-distance walk/running combined with other activities such as mountain biking, swimming, kayaking, and rock climbing. His knee pain was focused to the anterior lateral aspect of the right […]READ MORE

Candy hearts aren’t the only hearts you need to worry about in February. Working out as a couple offers an endless variety of heart healthy benefits, but it can strengthen your relationship even as it improves your cardiovascular fitness. Research suggests that dieting and exercising as a couple (or with a buddy) is easier than […]READ MORE

Researchers at McMaster University in Canada are shedding light into how deep touch works to ease pain and promote healing in sore muscles. A small study of 11 young men measured the effectiveness of massage in treating inflammation in muscles and boosting athletic recovery. The men rode stationary bikes to the point of physical exhaustion. […]READ MORE

If you exercise and eat nutritious food, you probably figure you’re pretty healthy. That’s where the danger lies. Your jeans might fit but your heart could tell a different story. More than one-third of the population consider themselves to be in ideal cardiovascular health, according to a survey conducted by the American Heart Association. When […]READ MORE

If you are interested in volunteering at the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 8k on behalf of Bon Secours Sports Medicine at the 2012 Shamrock Marathon, please contact Shannon at SVHiggons@rehabcare.com. We will need 100-150 volunteers for this weekend of activity! These are very important volunteer assignments and the races couldn’t happen without your help! […]READ MORE