New at Bon Secours Physical Therapy

Stephanie Toothaker is a DPT and our Clinical Coordinator of our In Motion Clinic at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton. She began her position in January of 2010 and, as a Clinical Coordinator, she manages the day to day operations of the clinic and  evaluates and treats patients with general orthopaedic diagnoses. Some of her areas of expertise include […]READ MORE

Sick of the treadmill? Can’t bear the smell of chlorine in your hair? Maybe you don’t have to go to the gym to get your workout. Walking Fido might just do the trick. Of course it depends on how long you walk your dog, how often and how fast. But researchers from Michigan State University […]READ MORE

Jill Meeker has worked for Bon Secours In Motion for two years, first as an Office Manager and now as a Practice Supervisor. Her favorite thing about her job is that “it is an incredibly caring and genuine place.  I love that it is like a family.”  Aw, Jill-your family loves you too! Jill use to travel a lot […]READ MORE

Last night at the Bon Secours for Women “Bones, Moans & Groans” seminar, a few attendees asked for a brief post on bunion splints to go up on our blog. Well- ask and you shall receive! For those of you who did not attend the March orthopaedic seminar, a bunion splint is a device that […]READ MORE

If you’re losing sleep over weight loss, consider this: Not enough sleep can keep you from losing weight. It’s true. Researchers at the University of Chicago have found that people who get only four hours of sleep every night have the same glucose and insulin levels as people with diabetes. Thankfully, most of us get […]READ MORE

Some say fitness begins in the kitchen. It certainly did this week on The Biggest Loser reality TV show. Two contestants were put in charge of all the cooking for their teams. Only they could enter the kitchen to fix breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. While it took away time from working out – and […]READ MORE

A Tradition Begins — Bon Secours Colon Cancer 5K Please join us for our fun-filled first ever Bon Secours Colon Cancer 5K run and walk in honor of National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Beginning at the Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View, this 5K race and walk will begin and end at the health […]READ MORE

Bon Secours In Motion and Physical Therapy is offering some hope for those suffering from joint pain caused by over-use or injury. When it comes to the non-surgical treatment of musculo-skeletal ailments whether chronic or acute for all ages, Bon Secours In Motion has new technologies, holistic approaches, and innovative programs to help you recover […]READ MORE

As winter starts to wind down (fingers crossed this is the last cold snap of the season!) and Spring sports and activities start picking up it’s important to take preventative measures to protect your body from injury. Here are some ways you can greatly reduce your chances of getting hurt while still playing the games […]READ MORE

Louie began with In Motion in December of 2010 in the Sports Performance Program (eventually transitioning to the Combine Training Program) at the Virginia Beach-Healthy Way location.  He plays running back and corner back for Currituck High School. Louie, currently a freshman, has been playing football for seven years and also enjoys playing baseball and basketball. His current athletic goals include learning […]READ MORE