New at Bon Secours Physical Therapy

We all want to lose weight and get healthy, but sometimes excessive weight loss can cause unforeseen consequences – such as osteoporosis. Excessive weight loss accelerates bone loss, which leads to osteoporosis. In order to help protect your bones, fitness and nutrition experts recommend that new exercisers develop a nutrition and exercise routine to help […]READ MORE

We’re consulting with our fitness, nutrition, and weight loss experts to get the correct answers to your most frequently asked questions! Jacqueline Browning is a registered dietitian who works closely with the Medically-Supervised Weight Loss Program at the Bon Secours Weight Loss Institute. In this installment, Jackie answers a question about smaller meals and how […]READ MORE

Nothing makes exercise go by quicker than a good workout partner. And some of the best ones bark and wag their tails. Walking the dog is one of the simplest ways to fit a little more exercise into your routine. If your pup can handle it, a brisk 30-minute walk, five times a day, can […]READ MORE

I didn’t make any fitness resolutions this year. I think it’s because I’ve managed to finally make exercise a regular part of my life. If you find yourself already having trouble making time to work out, take a good look at your goals. Are they realistic? Going to the gym four times a week is […]READ MORE

I didn’t make any fitness resolutions this year. I think it’s because I’ve managed to make healthy eating and exercising an easy part of my life. If you find yourself already having trouble making time to work out, take a good look at your goal. Is it realistic? When you work full time, you have […]READ MORE

Contrary to what you may hear on late night television or read in a fashion magazine, there is no magic pill that cures obesity. According to numerous medical studies, the best weight loss approach is good, old-fashioned sweat equity and healthy nutrition. If you are trying to adopt a healthy lifestyle, consider meeting with a […]READ MORE

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 10% of men and 18% of women aged 60 years and older suffer from osteoarthritis. New research published in the December 2011 issue of Arthritis Care & Research is now emphasizing the important role of physical therapy and gait training in accelerating patient recovery following total hip anthroplasty […]READ MORE

Santa was very good to me this Christmas. I got exactly what I requested: a pair of running shoes built specifically for the way that I run. Of course I know that I can find a pair of cross trainers on sale in a number of stores just minutes from my house. But would they […]READ MORE

If you’re planning on working out this week for the first time in months, maybe years,  please do me a favor. Go easy on yourself. I’m not saying you should skip that quick run on the treadmill or cancel that weight-training session. I’m talking about the silent, mental messages people give to themselves when they […]READ MORE

Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy is pleased to announce the addition of Intermuscular Manual Therapy, or Dry Needling Treatment, to our long list of physical therapy services. The specialty treatment is now available in Virginia Beach at our Health Way clinic. Dry needling is often confused with acupuncture, but the two procedures are quite […]READ MORE