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Thirty years ago, overweight children stood out in the classroom. It just wasn’t common for kids to be significantly overweight or obese. Things are different today. Obesity is a national epidemic. But parents can do something. They can be exercise role models. A small study of 83 families found that when mothers walked an additional […]READ MORE

Physical therapy, when conducted under the watchful eyes of an experienced physical therapist, encourages muscles to heal quickly and maintain their flexibility and strength. For patients facing a sports injury or orthopaedic surgery getting active as soon as possible can make a huge difference in the success of recovery. For those who have undergone a […]READ MORE

Last week Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center and Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View launched the health systems integrated clinical information system. ConnectCare enables health care providers to access a patient’s medical data in a single electronic health record (EHR), including medical history, allergies, test results and medications, in one secure and confidential electronic […]READ MORE

Bon Secours In Motion is a proud sponsor of the 18th Annual Santa Claus Shuffle 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run, which will take place December 15, 2012 in beautiful Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia. Join the crowds of costumed runners through the scenic streets of Olde Towne at this fun, festive, family event! Enjoy […]READ MORE

Sure, you can feel the sweat dripping down your body during a workout—but how hard are you really working? BeatMeter is an app that helps you find out by recording your measured heartbeats per minute. All you have to do is locate your pulse—try pressing your carotid artery at the base of the neck—then tap […]READ MORE

Processed food. It’s a widely-used term for food that’s bad for you, right? Not necessarily so, according to a study published in the July issue of Advances in Nutrition. Where would we be without pasteurized milk, researchers ask? How would people with celiac disease and lactose intolerance be able to eat many foods that require […]READ MORE

Going out to lunch may never be the same. And maybe that’s a good thing. Soon, many chain restaurants nationwide will be required to display nutritional information for everything they sell. Not only will you see how many calories come in that grilled chicken salad with pecans and crumbled cheese, but how much fat and […]READ MORE

In Motion at Amelia is looking for a part time Rehab Tech interested in working at a busy outpatient orthopedic clinic! Duties for this position will include assisting physical therapists in patient exercise instruction, cleaning and straightening the clinic, and helping the front office with various tasks when needed. We require applicants to have a […]READ MORE

Our  In Motion at Mary Immaculate physical therapy clinic announced today that they are looking to fill two physical therapy positions, a full time physical therapist and a full time physical therapist assistant. In Motion at Mary Immaculate is located on the campus of Mary Immaculate Hospital. The clinic specializes in Hand Therapy, Occupational Therapy, […]READ MORE

Heading to the court today? Don’t forget your smart phone! Designed to work exclusively with shoes that contain the latest Nike+ Basketball app syncs your kicks directly to your mobile and allows you to measure your athleticism. Not only can you record the height of your vertical jump, the app also tracks how quickly you […]READ MORE