Physical Therapy

Repairing rotator cuff tears can present a challenge for patients and orthopaedic specialists. Nonoperative treatments for active individuals can result in significant impairment in daily function and quality-of-life, so the preferred treatment is often surgical repair. Advances in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery The latest advancement in rotator cuff repair has been the development of […]READ MORE

Last week kept In Motion busy with all kinds of events events! At the largest event we participated in, Audra Lepper and Kathy Stover, Bon Secours In Motion employees, did a great job promoting In Motion programs to all the delightful visitors at the Successful Aging Forum. Their message? The Fountain of Youth isn’t entirely […]READ MORE

I want to thank my friends — the great staff at Amelia — for everything they did for me following my double hip replacement. I had my final follow-up appointment today and was released to do whatever I want. I played tennis last weekend and golf on Wednesday. I know that I wouldn’t have been […]READ MORE

An ACL tear can be a disastrous injury for any athlete or active individual. When physical therapy efforts fail to help patients control pain and regain freedom of motion, surgery can be the only option for individuals trying to get back into the activity or sport they love. Luckily, tremendous advances have been made in […]READ MORE

Knee pain is a growing complaint that physical therapists and orthopaedic surgeons are tackling as millions of aging Americans struggle to stay active. The most common cause of knee pain is osteoarthritis, a joint disease that results in the degeneration of the cartilage between bones in the knee joint. As cartilage is lost due to […]READ MORE

Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance is hiring on the peninsula! Our newest position is a Clinical Manager, responsible for numerous outpatient clinics, based in Newport News. This position acts as a Clinical Leader of three outpatient physical therapy clinics on the Peninsula, in Hampton, Newport News, and Yorktown. These clinics see […]READ MORE

Mother’s Day is only a few short days away so we’re making it a little easier for you to find the perfect gift for all the moms in your life – fast! A little private time for relaxation is something every mom can use… Add in some time on the table getting a professional massage […]READ MORE

I was assigned to the In Motion locations at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton Virginia for physical therapy of my left thigh. I am writing this letter to say how pleased I was with the results and to tell you what a wonderful staff you have at this facility. The staff members are all […]READ MORE

Although a growing body of scientific research shows us that exercise lowers the risk for cancer and aids in recovery, it seems that the message is not reaching patients. Many cancer patients do not engage in physical activity or discuss the subject with their oncologists, according to a study published in the July issue of […]READ MORE

Calories. Fat. Sodium. When it comes to reading nutritional labels, those are the top three ingredients people like to control. But a new study may steer folks to look for something else in the Nutritional Facts label: Fiber. Dietary fiber, already known for its ability to help reduce risk factors for stroke, can lower a […]READ MORE