Yearly Archives: 2013

From April through November 2013, I was a patient at In Motion at Healthy Way. My primary therapist was Katie Hartzog along with her assistant, Matt Foss. I could not have been in better hands anywhere in this region. Both Katie and Matt are very knowledgeable, professional, and personable. They both have a keen sense […]READ MORE

If you think you’re not at risk for type 2 diabetes, you’re in good company. Unfortunately, many people at risk for this chronic disease have no idea that they should be making lifestyle and behavior changes to improve their health. In fact, four in 10 people who are at risk for type 2 diabetes mistakenly […]READ MORE

I wanted to write to say thank you and to let you know that you have made a definite fan out of me.  I told Dave (my PT) this morning that I have always used Sentara for physical therapy.  However, their time schedule was not conducive to setting up therapy for my 14 year old […]READ MORE

If losing weight this upcoming year is one of your resolutions, you’ll be happy to hear that shedding just a modest amount of weight can make a big difference in your health. Researchers found that middle-aged women were able to reduce their their risk for heart disease and diabetes over a two-year span by dropping […]READ MORE

Bon Secours In Motion will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.  For all other Holiday hours, please call the individual clinic.  Happy Holidays!READ MORE

You’re never too old to start working out, according to a new study that shows inactive seniors who start exercising still enjoy the health benefits associated with physical activity. While it’s good to maintain an exercise regimen throughout your life, starting a workout routine when you’re older can also be helpful, researchers at University College […]READ MORE

The nation’s leading health experts predict the number of people suffering from arthritis to rise rapidly with the aging of the nation’s population. In fact, about 1 million people every year will be newly diagnosed with this debilitating disease. Thankfully, there’s something they can do about it. Exercise. People with arthritis benefit from even small […]READ MORE

Diet and exercise are both effective means for treating childhood obesity. But how you exercise may make a significant difference for obese adolescent girls, according to a news release from the American Physiological Society. Researchers found that aerobics is better for them than lifting weights when it comes to attacking dangerous liver fat and improving […]READ MORE

Mothers may be able to help lower their child’s risk for obesity – before they’re even born. A new study found that high pregnancy weight gain increases the risk of obesity in those children though age 12. The study, published in the PLoS Medicine by Princeton University, suggests that pregnancy may be a critical time […]READ MORE

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