Physical Therapy
Get Shamrockin' with In Motion!
The 2012 Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, Anthem Half Marathon, TowneBank 8K and Operation Smile Final Mile are only days away! As a leading sponsor of the race, Bon Secours In Motion volunteers and staff will be out and about before, during and after the race! Dr. Ernesto Luciano-Perez, a sports medicine specialist with our partners at […]READ MORE
Join Us in Welcoming Amy Neville to the Team!
Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy would like to welcome Amy Neville, PT, FAAOMPT, to the team at our Norfolk location at the Norfolk Fitness & Wellness Center! Amy earned her Bachelors of Science in Biology from the College of Charleston in 1994 and earned her Physical Therapy Degree from The Medical University of South Carolina […]READ MORE
Vote In Motion Best of Hampton Roads!
For more than six years Bon Secours In Motion and Physical Therapy has been committed to helping the residents of Hampton Roads live their most active lives. From state-of-the-art physical therapy programs undertaken to help regain motion after an injury to sports performance training designed to shave milliseconds off of a swim lap, our outstanding […]READ MORE
Falls Pose a Big Health Threat
In the United States, 65% of adults over that age of 65 will experience at least one fall annually. According to the CDC, unintentional falls are the primary cause of nonfatal injuries treated in emergency rooms – with an older adult treated every 17 seconds in the ER for a fall. To restore balance and […]READ MORE
Combination of Cognitive Therapy and Physical Training Improves Outcomes for Stroke Patients
After having a stroke, many patients struggle with chronic fatigue for the months and years after recovery. Now researchers are saying that a combination of therapy and exercise training may help people who suffer lingering fatigue after a stroke get back to their normal activities. For the study, a team at Radboud University Nijmegen in […]READ MORE
Toe Pain Linked to Improper Footwear
Do your feet and toes hurt every time you walk? When you take off your shoes, do you notice redness and swelling? It’s symptoms like these that you shouldn’t ignore when it comes to your toes. “Toe pain can limit a person’s quality of life,” said Dr. Khalid Shirzad, an orthopedic surgeon in a news […]READ MORE
Sports Injuries Affect Children, Too
As many parents know, athletic injuries are not reserved for professional athletes who play in front of millions of television viewers. Proper training and seeking treatment when needed begins when a child puts on their first sports uniform. Many children are playing baseball and softball this spring. Although baseball and softball have lower rates of injury compared […]READ MORE
Video Messages Spread Fitness Tips
Fans of celebrity TV host Dr. Oz appreciate his simple, direct approach to educating people about potential health problems. The physician has a wonderful way of conveying important health information in easy-to-understand terms. Now he’s sending video messages around the web. Viewers and fans can pick from a variety of health topics, which range from sleep problems […]READ MORE
Preventing Sports Injuries in Children
As many parents know, athletic injuries are not reserved for the professional athletes playing in front of thousands in a stadium. Proper training and seeking treatment when needed begins when a child dons their first sports uniform. Many children will be playing baseball and softball in the next few weeks. Although baseball and softball have […]READ MORE
Misunderstood Chronic Pain Remedies
According to recent data, there are approximately 100 million Americans suffering from body pain. Up to 90 percent of these chronic pain sufferers don’t get the relief they’re looking for with their current pain medication. As the popularity of holistic and non-invasive treatment options grows, we’d like to take a minute to review some misunderstood […]READ MORE