Monthly Archives: October 2013
Exercise Improves Lives of People with Arthritis, Study Suggests
The pain, swelling and stiffness that comes with osteoarthritis in the knee makes many people want to give up the very thing that could make them feel better: exercise. In fact, many people with arthritis could enjoy their lives a bit more and reduce their health care expenses if they met the national guideline for […]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
Recreational Physical Activity May Help Protect Against High Blood Pressure
When you head home from work, do you stop at the gym first? How about on your days off? Do you find yourself working up a good sweat in your free time? If you spend more than four hours per week exercising during your “leisure time,” chances are you’re lowering your risk of high blood […]READ MORE
Learn the Basics About Physical Therapy
October is National Physical Therapy Month. Think you might be a good candidate for physical therapy? Here are some frequently asked questions about Physical Therapy and physical therapists to get you started. What is physical therapy? Physical therapy is a type of rehabilitative health care that uses exercises and equipment to help people improve or regain […]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
Make Nutrition Therapy Part of Your Diabetes Treatment Plan
Like millions of Americans nationwide, actor Tom Hanks may be taking a hard look at his diet this month. The 57-year-old actor, renowned for his role in movies such as Forrest Gump and Saving Private Ryan, has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The actor has long struggled with having high blood sugar levels, according […]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