Physical Therapy

Although many people try herbal products to relieve their osteoarthritis pain, there is scant evidence that they work, according to a recent review of natural remedies. Osteoarthritis commonly affects the knees, hips and hands. Damage to cartilage around the joints can cause horrible pain. Unfortunately, few studies on the use of herbal remedies for osteoarthritis […]READ MORE

Knee pain can be miserable and debilitating – especially among women aged 50 and older. According to the American College of Rheumatology, around 2/3 of all women aged 50 and older suffering from some degree of knee pain – chronic or recurring. Orthopaedic specialists note that women have a higher risk for developing arthritis than […]READ MORE

If you describe yourself as a people-pleaser, beware this Super Bowl Sunday. You could have a hard time saying no to that plate of sausages and bowl of chili. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have found that people who don’t like upsetting others will often eat food just to make someone else happy. Even […]READ MORE

If you’re going to physical therapy for the first time, it’s important to know what to expect during your appointment. Below, we outline some of the more common, general procedures, but you should never hesitate to contact your physical therapist or physical therapy clinic to ask specific questions about your appointment! Before you even step […]READ MORE

Is big toe joint pain limiting your choice of footwear or keeping you from an active life? You may be suffering from a condition called hallux limitus. A form of osteoarthritis, this condition is marked by a limited range of motion in the big toe and pain on the top of the foot. Degenerative arthritis […]READ MORE

Knee pain is a common complaint in physical therapy clinics and doctor’s offices. Those who suffer from an aggravated sports injury or a condition like arthritis can experience debilitating and motion-limiting pain – regardless of age. There are a variety of treatment options available to knee pain sufferers, including medication, physical therapy, and, in some […]READ MORE

The Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View, which is home to our Harbour View In Motion clinic, has been selected for the 2011 “Best of Suffolk” Award in the Medical / Hospitals category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). This award recognizes outstanding, local businesses that have served as a positive image of small […]READ MORE

I didn’t make any fitness resolutions this year. I think it’s because I’ve managed to finally make exercise a regular part of my life. If you find yourself already having trouble making time to work out, take a good look at your goals. Are they realistic? Going to the gym four times a week is […]READ MORE

I didn’t make any fitness resolutions this year. I think it’s because I’ve managed to make healthy eating and exercising an easy part of my life. If you find yourself already having trouble making time to work out, take a good look at your goal. Is it realistic? When you work full time, you have […]READ MORE

Beth Helm, PT, MSR, is the clinical coordinator at our very busy and very popular Hilltop clinic – located in the Hilltop area of Virginia Beach. To schedule an appointment with Beth – call us at (757) 437-0471. How long have you worked at In Motion? Since October 2009, when we opened up the Virginia […]READ MORE