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Easy, Outdoor Exercises to Improve Balance

June 6st, 2021

Maintaining great balance as you age has numerous benefits. It helps you better perform any activities you love, like gardening, running or boating. It also reduces your risk for falling, which is the number one cause for loss of independence in seniors. While you can work out in a gym to improve balance, when the […]READ MORE

Physical Therapy Improves Your Quality of Life After Stroke

May 5th, 2021

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or ruptured. This can interrupt blood flow to your brain cells, causing these cells to die. Depending on where the blood flow is stopped, you might have issues with speech, moving or even memory after a stroke. Most stroke patients can benefit from […]READ MORE

The Many Uses of Kinesio Taping

April 4th, 2021

Kinesio tape is a type of athletic tape that doesn’t limit movement or function while it is being worn. The tape is a mixture of cotton and nylon designed to stretch the same way your skin stretches. It is strong enough to stay on even while you shower, sweat and go about your day. Physical […]READ MORE

How Physical Therapists Care for Colon Cancer Survivors

March 3th, 2021

Treatment for colon cancer, from chemotherapy to radiation therapy to surgery, can take a toll on your body. As you head into survivorship after treatment, you may find that your quality of life has changed. Physical therapists can help you regain your quality of life, helping you rebuild strength and regain energy. During and after […]READ MORE

Physical Therapy as Self-Care: How to Love Yourself This February

February 2th, 2021

February is all about love, so you should show yourself a little love, too. The last year has been challenging for everyone, and a little self-care could go a long way in improving your mental and physical health.  Self-care is the pursuit of great health by taking time for you and your body. That might […]READ MORE

Avoid Back Injuries This Winter

December 12th, 2020

Cold temperatures and slippery surfaces make winter a common time to experience a back injury. Whether you sprain your back while shoveling snow or slip on an icy sidewalk, you could end up in physical therapy for your back pain. To help keep your back safe and healthy all season long, Bon Secours In Motion […]READ MORE

Improve Bladder Control with Physical Therapy

November 11th, 2020

More than 12 million Americans experience urinary incontinence each year. If you have incontinence, you may experience urine leakage, trouble urinating and/or intense pressure to urinate. It can disrupt your daily life and lead to embarrassing accidents. Fortunately, physical therapy can help 85 to 90% of people gain better bladder control in just 1 to […]READ MORE

Restore Your Posture with Specialized Physical Therapy

October 10nd, 2020

Everyone’s body is a little asymmetrical. After all, you likely use your dominant side more often to perform small tasks while you might lift with your nondominant side. A few small differences aren’t a big deal and are completely natural. However, over time, using one side of your body far more often than the other […]READ MORE

What is Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

September 9nd, 2020

Your sacroiliac (SI) joint connects your hip bones (ilium) to the triangular bone at the bottom of your spine (sacrum). It helps absorb shock between your upper and lower body, such as when you jump.  Because it is mostly a shock absorber, the SI joint usually doesn’t move much. Small motions absorb shock or help […]READ MORE

4 Therapies for Stroke Recovery

August 8th, 2020

A stroke can cause significant brain damage, affecting your ability to move, speak and complete tasks you used to do every day. In addition to fast treatment for your stroke, supportive therapy during your stroke recovery can help you regain these abilities and improve your quality of life. At Bon Secours In Motion, we offer […]READ MORE