As of Monday, March 28th Symmetry has updated the mask-wearing policies for the clinic.  This policy change has been made in conjunction with the City of Austin and the Travis County Health Department’s recommendations and adjustments to county-wide policies. Masks will continue to be required in the clinic for all staff and visitors between the hours of 7:00 am & …

Most people spend a lot of time researching and weighing options for a large purchase or a decision like changing a job. When it comes to healthcare, however, most people don’t do much research or consider options at all. A 2010 Gallup poll showed that 70% of people feel confident in their doctor’s advice and don’t feel the need to …

Heart disease is a leading cause of death and disability. This shouldn’t be a surprise – it’s been at the top of the list for years. You know that taking care of your heart is important. That means doing things like eating right, avoiding smoking, and exercising regularly. For the purposes of this article, the focus is on cardiovascular exercise. …

(This article was published in the Austin American-Statesman on Jan 24th, 2022.  It was submitted via the USA Today Network by Dr. Virginia Reed, a physical therapist practicing in Fort Myers, Florida.) The pandemic threw off our health and wellness routines.  People changed their diets.  They broke fitness habits.  They skipped “non-essential” doctor’s appointments.  The last point is especially perplexing.  …

Research has shown that positive expectations increase the chances of a good outcome. It’s the old self-fulfilling prophecy; your attitude determines your approach to situations. If you believe you’ll be successful, you’ll likely put in more effort. You’ll be more willing to try new things, take some risks and keep trying after failures or setbacks. A negative attitude will likely …

As the New Year approaches, there are often changes pending for many insurance plans.  It is common for insurance plans to ‘roll over’ at the beginning of the calendar year.  This typically means that a new set of benefits is available to each plan holder.  It may also mean that there are updates to plan attributes such as deductibles, co-insurance, …

Chances are that you probably haven’t given much thought to how your neck and back are faring in theera of the smart phone, but studies show that you most certainly should. It’s practically a reflex thesedays to pull out our smart phones when we’re standing in line, sitting at the airport or riding thesubway. And while it’s great that we …

This article was written by Stefanie Culp, SPT – a doctoral physical therapy student from the Texas State University Physical Therapy Program. She recently completed a clinical rotation at Symmetry and plans to go on after graduation to begin her career as an orthopedic physical therapist in Anchorage, Alaska. The last two years have been a whirlwind, and not in …