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Bon Secours Physical Therapy and Sports Performance is happy to announce that we will be the Presenting Sponsor for the Richmond Sprint Tri on October 6th! Visit http://www.richmondmultisports.com/richmond-sprint-triathlon.htm for more information or to register and “like” them at https://www.facebook.com/RichmondSprintTriathlonByRichmondMultisports.   Being athletes, we enjoy treating athletes, giving the highest level of care in the most […]READ MORE

Relieve tension. Enhance athletic performance. Reduce pain.  Massage therapy has become an important part of general health care for many people living with the stresses of modern life.  We are now offering massage therapy at both locations.  CLICK HERE for pricing, more details, and how to schedule your first massage.  Individual massages, as well as […]READ MORE

Click here to check out Bon Secours Physical Therapy’s Lori Strobl on Lite 98 this morning.  Lori is our Clinical Supervisor at the Watkins Centre clinic, opening on April 22nd!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

How would you react if your boyfriend or girlfriend gave you a pair of running shoes for Christmas? Would you be insulted? Would you take it as a tacky hint that you need to lose a few pounds? Or would you jump up and down with excitement? Maybe you’d even grab those running shoes, slip […]READ MORE

Myra said: “Strengthened my back and legs and considerably lowered my back pain”  “Staff are very professional and very concerned about my health.  They want patients to get well.  Very friendly as well.  Appointments always started on time”READ MORE

Contrary to public belief, golf is a full-body sport with the potential to strain nearly every joint from the neck to the ankles. In a recent issue of The Health Journal Shiela Robison, MSPT, notes that some golf injuries are more notorious than others including: “‘golfer’s elbow,”‘ which refers to an inflammation and tendonitis on […]READ MORE

When it comes to improving sports performance in the water, the key is being able to pinpoint weaknesses in stroke, kick and body position. Many swimmers are not fully aware of their body’s movements under the water, but with the use of Dartfish Video Technology and the Hydroworx1000® resistance pool our sports performance specialists are […]READ MORE

You lose 8-10% of your muscle every 10 years after you turn 40. Protein is used in the building and repair of muscle. Good sources of protein are: lean meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, beans, legumes, tofu, nuts and peanut butter. One tip for getting your fruit servings in with your protein is to mix […]READ MORE

The proper musculoskeletal alignment of the legs is extremely important for biomechanics and injury prevention. Those who have weak muscles and joints are more susceptible to injury, and incorrect leg functioning can sabotage an athlete’s performance. Paying attention to joint conditioning and leg alignment is crucial to preventing injury and improving athletic performance. In properly […]READ MORE