Physical Therapy

Alexander Aboka, MD, MPH, a sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery specialist with Virginia Orthopaedic and Spine Specialists in western Hampton Roads, talks about the benefits of arthroscopic acl surgery for active patients struggling with knee pain. Considered the “gold standard” for acl injury, arthroscopic surgery allows surgeons to visualize injuries more clearly with minimal disruption […]READ MORE

Physical therapy is just one essential part of any comprehensive pain management plan for those suffering from chronic pain. Using only one method to manage pain (such as chiropractic adjustments or acupuncture) will often fail to resolve problems, or leave the patient with insufficient skills to manage pain. There are many different ways to approach […]READ MORE

Frozen shoulder is common condition that affects the shoulder, but is poorly understood, often misdiagnosed and routinely treated ineffectively.   It involves a gradual stiffening of the shoulder joint, with associated pain and significant limitations in range of motion affecting the ability to perform activities of daily living.  More often than not a minor injury or […]READ MORE

We’ve all seen those little feet that extend out of our keyboards, but did you ever know what they’re for? According to the keyboard maker BakkerElkhuizen, those feet are to improve visibility of the keys, not to lessen the load on your over-worked hands and wrists: “First of all, it is important to distinguish between […]READ MORE

Hip arthroscopy is a modern minimally invasive surgical technique that can be used to treat various conditions affecting the hip joint.  It has revolutionized our ability to diagnose and treat painful conditions of the hip that affect young active individuals and athletes. Often the pain results from an injury or overuse during athletic activity, and […]READ MORE

Head injuries are a big problem for young athletes, who may be more vulnerable for up to a year after having a concussion, according to new research in the journal Pediatrics. That means students and their parents may have to think hard about when it’s safe to return to play. When faced with the choice […]READ MORE

Shoulder pain can be a disabling condition affecting individuals of all walks of life, and limiting their ability to perform many normal daily activities. In many instances it is caused by an injury or an overuse event that leads to localize tissue injury an inflammation.  Conservative treatment, including  rest, physical therapy and oral medication has […]READ MORE

Instead of suffering from chronic conditions like frozen shoulder syndrome and migraines, some Hampton Roads residents have found another source of relief: massage. A trip to the massage therapist once or twice a month can help ease headaches and promote blood flow for better healing of aches and pains. While many people still enjoy massage […]READ MORE

Tennis elbow is a common condition that affects individuals from different walks of life. You don’t have to be a tennis player to suffer from persistent and intractable pain on the outside of the elbow – in fact, normal activities of daily living like keyboarding and swinging a hammer can lead to elbow pain. (Of […]READ MORE

The Bon Secours Maryview Center for Physical Rehabilitation was recently featured in an article from The Catholic Health Association of the United States discussing the use of “mobility courtyards” in rehabilitation. Mobility courtyards are used by therapists to help patients re-learn how to walk on a variety of surfaces – thereby reducing their risk of […]READ MORE