Sports Medicine
Bon Secours Sports Performance opens at the Redskins Training Center!
We are proud to announce our Sports Performance opening at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center. We offer world-class sports performance training at the brand new, state-of-the-art Training Center — you can now train where the Redskins train! Our highly educated staff specializes in speed and agility training, combine-specific training, Functional Movement Screening, injury […]READ MORE
Yoga, Muscle-Toning Exercises Can Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Good news for women who like to roll out the yoga mat and lift a few weights. These forms of exercise can help reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. And, when combined with aerobic exercise, the risk of diabetes drops even more, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS Medicine. The […]READ MORE
Concussion: Use Your Noggin, But Only So Much
Parents of adolescents who are recovering from a concussion can help their child recover faster by making sure they follow their doctor’s recommendations to scale back homework and time spent playing video games. But a complete homework pass may be unnecessary, a new study shows. The study, published in Pediatrics, tracked 335 people ages 8 to […]READ MORE
CDC Report: One in Four Kids Gets Enough Exercise
If your child falls between the ages of 12 and 15, chances are they’re not getting enough exercise. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that only 25 percent of kids in this age group are meeting the recommendation for 60 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity. […]READ MORE
Proper Form, Exercise Helps Prevent Injuries Among Baby Boomers
Proper form is an important part of any exercise program. But for baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, it’s even more critical because they are at a higher risk for exercise-related injuries. In fact, nearly 241,000 baby boomers last year sustained an injury that was related to exercise, according to the Consumer Product Safety […]READ MORE
Sports Injury Risk for Kids Increases When Free Play Decreases
Go outside and play! That’s what a lot of parents may want to tell their children – especially if they spend several hours playing organized sports. A new study found that athletes between the ages of 8 and 18 are more likely to be injured if they spend twice as many hours per week in […]READ MORE
Come Get the Star Treatment
We are beyond excited to announce the official opening of our third physical therapy and sports performance clinic! The location at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center is now open for patients. We’re proud to offer our great physical therapy and sports performance services at our new clinic, conveniently located at 2401 W. Leigh Street, […]READ MORE
Coming soon!
The Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center opened earlier this year on July 24th. We will be starting patient care next week, on October 10th.READ MORE
Volunteers Needed for the Richmond Sprint Triathlon
Volunteers are needed for the Richmond Sprint Triathlon presented by Bon Secours Physical Therapy and Sports Performance this Sunday, October 6th! Help with registration, body marking, water stops, timing, course marshals, and more. Get a free t-shirt and a free breakfast while you have fun, make friends, and help others. Sign up online […]READ MORE
Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance Team at Best of the 757’s 2013 Baseball Showcase
On August 17th at Harbor Park in Norfolk, the Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance Team performed athletic testing for the Best of the 757’s 2013 Baseball Showcase, this testing included: the 60 Yard Dash, Pro Agility Shuttle, Rotational Power Ball Toss and the Vertical Jump. Our team worked with the athletes and informed them on the best practices […]READ MORE