New at Bon Secours Physical Therapy

Almost everyone has used a walking aid at some time, even if it was just playing around with crutches that belonged to someone else. As a result, most people think they know how to use equipment like canes. But there are some simple principles that will make using your walking aid easier and safer. As […]READ MORE

I absolutely love teaching Zumba. The Latin-inspired dance workout is not for everybody. But for me, it’s been the easiest way to lose weight because I never get bored of working out. A significant part of it is the music. I like to play it loud and use different tempos to control the pace of […]READ MORE

When it comes to getting fit and healthy most people find it easier to get moving than to change their eating habits. Making the switch to a diet rich in healthy fresh vegetables and salads can feel like a big undertaking when you’re accustomed to a steak entree. If you’re just starting out here are […]READ MORE

I absolutely love teaching Zumba. The Latin-inspired dance workout is not for everybody. But for me, it’s been the easiest way to lose weight because I never get bored of working out. A significant part of it is the music. I like to turn up the volume and use different tempos to vary the pace of […]READ MORE

Still looking for the perfect training camp this summer? Want to focus on improving your athletic performance in time for the Fall season? Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance is now offering three separate months of summer speed and agility camps!READ MORE

To get your recommended amount of calcium make sure to drink two to three 8 ounce glasses of milk per day; include yogurt, puddings, and use vitamin D-fortified margarine instead of butter. Men and women over the age of 50 need at least 1,200 mg per day. Best to get through foods and if needed […]READ MORE

A bone spur (osteophyte) is a bony growth formed on normal bone, as the body tries to repair itself by building extra bone. It generally forms in response to pressure, rubbing, or stress that continues over a long period of time. Most people think of something sharp when they think of a “spur,” but a […]READ MORE

The proper musculoskeletal alignment of the legs is extremely important for biomechanics and injury prevention. Those who have weak muscles and joints are more susceptible to injury, and incorrect leg functioning can sabotage an athlete’s performance. Paying attention to joint conditioning and leg alignment is crucial to preventing injury and improving athletic performance. In properly […]READ MORE

If you want to lose weight, you have to take control of what you eat. And to eat fewer calories – and be healthy – you have to eat vegetables. I’m lucky, I guess. I love vegetables. I love a fresh salad of dark, leafy greens. If I can fill my plate up with grilled […]READ MORE

Forget construction; even desk jobs can be hazardous to your health! Cynthia Simmons, a physical therapist with Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance, recently went on WAVY TV to discuss “workplace ergonomics.” While the subject may sound archaic, work ergonomics is, according to Simmons, easily described as “the study of making the […]READ MORE