New at Bon Secours Physical Therapy
Thanksgiving Buffets Dish Out Stress
You won’t find mashed potatoes loaded with butter, cranberry sauce and gravy on any lists for healthy meals. Yet that’s exactly what many of us will put on our plates this Thanksgiving. It’s a stressful time for anyone trying to lose weight. The entire Thanksgiving celebration revolves around a buffet of food loaded with fat and […]READ MORE
Top 10 Health and Fitness Trends for 2012
The American College of Sports Medicine has outlined the ten trends that health professionals think are most likely to become important in the next year. Check out the list to see how your fitness goals compare! Educated Fitness Professionals Board-certified physicians and health professionals are taking the lead in the health industry. Certified health professionals […]READ MORE
Saturday Injury Clinics Come to an End
With football season coming to a close, our Saturday injury clinics are also coming to an end. Because of the changing seasons, our Virginia Beach injury clinic at the Virginia Beach Field House and the Saturday clinic at our Harbour View location will no longer be offered. Please check our online events calendar for the […]READ MORE
Free to Succeed: One Free Hour with In Motion
In Motion is currently offering Hampton Roads residents one FREE hour-long consultation with an In Motion expert. During this hour, a member of our staff will show you how to make (and keep) lifestyle changes for long lasting diet & fitness success. Get started on the road to weight loss and improved cardiovascular fitness success […]READ MORE
Shhh…Keep This Diet Tip to Yourself
Everyone is always looking for the easiest way to lose weight. You can’t really blame them. It’s a slow process to lose weight by exercising and eating healthy foods in the right portion size. It requires dedication and consistency. As a fitness instructor, I’m reluctant to believe the latest diet trends and fads. However, I […]READ MORE
Banning Sugary Drinks Doesn't Lower Consumption
Researchers tracking almost 7,000 students in public schools throughout the United States is showing that banning sugared beverages from schools may limit children’s access to calorie-laden sodas and sports drinks but has little impact on their overall intake of the drinks. It may not be surprising to hear that adolescents are skilled at finding ways […]READ MORE
Regaining Function with Hand Therapy
Your hands are one of the most complex and delicate bone structures in your body. Because your hands are so intricate, they require a different, specialized form of rehabilitation following a serious injury, such as a fracture or a burn, or surgery. Common injuries to the hand include fractures, sprains, burns, work injuries, athletic injuries, […]READ MORE
Meaty Advice for Vegetarians
Years ago, it took a few trips to different specialty stores to find popular vegetarian mainstays like quinoa, edamame and tofu. Not anymore. A demand for vegetarian staples has placed them within easy reach at most neighborhood grocery stores. These days, it’s not just your personal trainer who touts the vegetarian lifestyle. It’s your grandmother, […]READ MORE
What Everyone Ought to Know About Living Healthily With Diabetes
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. According to the American Diabetes Association, over 25 million Americans have diabetes with another 79 million suffering from prediabetes. Diabetes is becoming a national epidemic; studies show that 1 in every 400 children and adolescents suffers from diabetes. For those who have been diagnosed with this chronic condition, three pillars […]READ MORE
3 Ways to Avoid Boredom on Your Run
Is familiarity breeding contempt when it comes to you and your running schedule? Beating boredom on repetitive, long, or regular routes can help you rediscover your love for the run! Here are 3 tips for spicing up your running workout: Change the Scenery Are you currently running on a treadmill? Hit the trails! A new […]READ MORE