New at Bon Secours Physical Therapy

Michael French completed his first major running event – Virginia Beach’s Shamrock Marathon—on March 20, 2011 after less than one year of training! “The winds were high, which made it more difficult,” Michael wrote in an email, “but I finished the 26.2 miles in 5 hours and 25 minutes. I am now part of the […]READ MORE

A lack of flexibility can restrict your most basic movements. While flexibility does not prevent muscle injuries there are some major benefits to having properly stretched and flexible muscles: Easier Movement The stronger and more flexible your body is the more easily you can move. For example, if the muscles around your joints are flexible […]READ MORE

As a fitness instructor, I meet a lot of people who want to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle. I watch people work out for weeks, take the weight off and sometimes put the pounds back on. So when I meet someone who’s managed to lose 50 pounds – and keep it off for […]READ MORE

If you’re having back pain, your posture may be to blame. A visit to a physical therapist may help diagnose issues with your alignment that are straining or stressing your muscles. Your therapist will give you a list of exercise to do at home in order to help you regain your stance. However, these three […]READ MORE

Bad posture is one of the main reasons why so many millions of Americans suffer from back pain every year. Slumping shoulders and improper alignment could ruin your spinal health and make you more vulnerable to strain and injury. Rounded shoulders and bad form don’t just cause back and neck pain – they also contribute […]READ MORE

I recently had a chance to sit down with The Keiser Infinity Triple Trainer, or 3K as I call him, for an interview and a chance to find out more about him. Me:  Hi 3K, thanks for sitting down with me.  How long have you been with  In Motion? 3K:  I have  been at the […]READ MORE

When you walk into the gym, do you say something like this to yourself? “Look at me. I am taking care of myself by working out and it feels good.” Or do you think something along these lines? “If only I hadn’t eaten that dessert last night. I need to get to the gym more […]READ MORE

Gain Power. Jump Higher. Stay Strong. This fall In Motion Sports Performance is opening its doors early to athletes who would like to get a head-start on their training. Take advantage of this pre-season jump training to prepare yourself for the upcoming season. During a one hour training session you will get small group attention […]READ MORE

You don’t have to resign yourself to back pain as you age. If you’ve noticed muscle soreness or tension in your neck lately, it’s time to take a proactive approach towards strengthening your back and correcting your posture before you develop a recurring issue. Want to build your bone health? Here are three tips to […]READ MORE

Feeling a nagging pain in your shoulder during your baseball games? Or a twinge in your knee on the basketball court? This injury clinic is an opportunity for Hampton Roads athletes to receive a free injury screening from a board certified sports medicine specialist. Dr. Michael R. Simpson, DO, of Amelia Medical Associates, will evaluate […]READ MORE