Physical Therapy

Weight-bearing exercises, started in your youth and continued throughout your life, can help prevent osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become thin and brittle, making them more likely to break. These exercises, such as walking, jogging, climbing, dancing, or lifting weights, help you build strong bones as a young person, and then help you […]READ MORE

A sports hernia is an injury of the inguinal area, located in the lower abdomen right above the groin, caused by repetitive twisting and turning at high speed. This type of hernia occurs mainly in people who play ice hockey, soccer, and tennis. Although the condition is known as a hernia, in many cases an […]READ MORE

Take your physical therapy into the water! The idea of aquatic therapy is nothing new, but physical therapists have been figuring out more and more ways to use this low-impact therapy to help their patients heal better and faster. In a “Health Headlines” interview with Wavy TV, Blythe Kolb, a physical therapist with Bon Secours […]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

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

With the New Year come New Year’s resolutions… If you – or someone you know – made a resolution to get back into health, or take care of this nagging little pain here or there, Bon Secours is there to answer the call. Many programs are kicking off again this month, including our Bon Secours […]READ MORE

Wondering what to give that hard-to-shop-for friend? Looking for a great gift for your spouse? Why not give the gift of motion? InMotion Gift Certificates can be given in almost any amount and can be redeemed for our outstanding services. The InMotion coordinators can help you choose the right amount for: Massages Nutritional advice Sports […]READ MORE

For cleansing the body, mind, and soul, many people practice yoga as their primary means of exercise. While on the outset it may not look at strenuous or intense as a run on the treadmill or weight lifting, yoga can be quite a workout. A centuries old discipline that works to strengthen mental and physical […]READ MORE

Maybe it starts with a twinge in the wrists as you type, a sharp pain that interrupts your work flow. You try shaking it off so you can continue your reports or spreadsheets, but the pain and discomfort is persistent. If this is a continuous problem that challenges your ability to work, chances are it […]READ MORE

It is often described as a natural high, to just take in a deep breath and slowly exhale. Perhaps you feel a dizzying sensation as a result, a mild feeling of euphoria accompanied by a desire to relax. Careful breathing exercises can be beneficial to the body if done properly, and may even assist in […]READ MORE