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I didn’t make any fitness resolutions this year. I think it’s because I’ve managed to make healthy eating and exercising an easy part of my life. If you find yourself already having trouble making time to work out, take a good look at your goal. Is it realistic? When you work full time, you have […]READ MORE

Beth Helm, PT, MSR, is the clinical coordinator at our very busy and very popular Hilltop clinic – located in the Hilltop area of Virginia Beach. To schedule an appointment with Beth – call us at (757) 437-0471. How long have you worked at In Motion? Since October 2009, when we opened up the Virginia […]READ MORE

Contrary to what you may hear on late night television or read in a fashion magazine, there is no magic pill that cures obesity. According to numerous medical studies, the best weight loss approach is good, old-fashioned sweat equity and healthy nutrition. If you are trying to adopt a healthy lifestyle, consider meeting with a […]READ MORE

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 10% of men and 18% of women aged 60 years and older suffer from osteoarthritis. New research published in the December 2011 issue of Arthritis Care & Research is now emphasizing the important role of physical therapy and gait training in accelerating patient recovery following total hip anthroplasty […]READ MORE

If you’re planning on working out this week for the first time in months, maybe years,  please do me a favor. Go easy on yourself. I’m not saying you should skip that quick run on the treadmill or cancel that weight-training session. I’m talking about the silent, mental messages people give to themselves when they […]READ MORE

Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy is pleased to announce the addition of Intermuscular Manual Therapy, or Dry Needling Treatment, to our long list of physical therapy services. The specialty treatment is now available in Virginia Beach at our Health Way clinic. Dry needling is often confused with acupuncture, but the two procedures are quite […]READ MORE

Santa was good to me this year. I got exactly what I wanted: a pair of running shoes specifically shaped for my feet. Of course I know that I can find a pair of sneakers on sale in a variety of stores 10 minutes from my house. But do they have the proper fit? Will […]READ MORE

In the past 30 – 40 years, the percentage of older Americans reporting chronic knee pain has almost tripled the average rate. And older Americans are not just complaining of knee pain – they’re seeking knee replacement surgery to help remain active. Knee replacements have also been on the rise over the past quarter of […]READ MORE

Please don’t get the wrong idea. I truly do love the holidays. But when Christmas is over – and that would be about now – I am sick of looking at a certain platter of cookies that’s been sitting on my kitchen counter for way too long. It’s covered in homemade goodness that’s loaded with […]READ MORE

Did you know that every extra pound of weight you put on adds 4 to 8 more pounds of stress to your knees and hips, and increases your risk for osteoarthritis? Well, it does! Regular exercise can help you lose the excess weight – and can help protect joints from the damaging effects of arthritis. […]READ MORE