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For those who worry about “bad” cholesterol levels, make sure to grab some avocados the next time you’re in the grocery store. Eating avocados may be a way to tackle high cholesterol. Researchers found that eating an avocado every day – as part of a heart healthy, cholesterol-lowering moderate-fat diet – can actually improve bad […]READ MORE

Exercise may help people with Parkinson’s disease improve their balance, mobility and quality of life but it should be started early on after diagnosis. About 60 percent of patients who have Parkinson’s suffer a fall every year. Two-thirds of them fall repeatedly. “The resulting injuries, pain, limitations of activity and fear of falling again can really affect […]READ MORE

Due to the inclement weather, all of our Physical Therapy clinics will be opening two hours late this morning, January 14th.  We apologize for any inconvenience.READ MORE

S.M.A.R.T. Goals for the Fitness-Oriented New Year’s Resolutions Tips from our Sports Performance Coordinator Nick Shedd, MS, CSCS As we enter the New Year, we are all thinking of what our resolutions will be.  If your resolutions involve getting in better shape or becoming healthier, you need to develop a plan.  You’ve all heard about the […]READ MORE

PRI ANNOUNCES THE CREDENTIALING OF LORI STROBL, PRC On December 9, 2014, the Postural Restoration Institute® announced the completion of the Postural Restoration Certified™ (PRC) credentialing program by Lori Strobl, PRC. To be Postural Restoration Certified™ (PRC), Lori, the Clinical Supervisor at the St. Francis Watkins Centre Physical Therapy Clinic, has completed multiple advanced PRI courses, demonstrated a […]READ MORE

Compassionate care at home: Bon Secours Home Care is a recognized leader in the provision of quality care to patients in the home setting. Bon Secours Virginia Home Care is a Joint Commission Accredited and Medicare Certified agency with offices in the Richmond and Hampton Roads areas. Home health clinicians deliver exceptional care to homebound […]READ MORE

Chronic, low-back pain – a common problem that’s often difficult to treat – may be eased with the practice of yoga, according to two studies. But before anyone rolls out their yoga mat for the first time, they should understand that yoga does not replace conventional medical care. It should also not be used to […]READ MORE

If you feel like you need to take a nice, long nap after Thanksgiving, don’t blame it on eating turkey. Yes, turkey does contain tryptophan, an essential amino acid which is associated with inducing drowsiness, but that’s not what’s really making us so sleepy. It’s actually from overeating, according to the American Chemical Society. When people overeat, […]READ MORE

Carrying groceries. Lifting children. Pulling doors open. Building strength and muscle mass in your arms – specifically your biceps – isn’t just for show. It’s important to have strong biceps for everyday activities. But which exercise is best for targeting the biceps? A recent independent study, commissioned by the American Council on Exercise, evaluated which […]READ MORE

Is it possible to control a craving for cupcakes, pizza or pie by the way you think about food? Researchers believe we can. In fact, they say they may have found an effective strategy for people who want to stop acting on food cravings. In a recent study, researchers used functional MRI scans to watch the […]READ MORE