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The American Heart Association put out the following article several years ago.  It is certainly still pertinent today.  We’ve reprinted it here.  Check it out… Too much Halloween candy got you spooked? Try some of these healthy tips for party snacks and trick-or-treats. Ideas so good, it’s scary! Curb the Candy Craze The kids look adorable in their costumes and …

Those of you who have visited Symmetry intermittently through the years have shared with us the gradual growth and development of our practice.  And those of you who have visited us recently have likely noticed that when the clinic is “hopping”, we’re fairly tight on space.  We appreciate all of you coming in to allow the Symmetry Team to assist …

The following post was written for Symmetry by one of our recent Doctoral Resident Students – Catherine Madsen – from the Texas State Physical Therapy Graduate Program. Catherine is a yoga instructor as well as a long-time yoga practitioner. Thanks for your insight, Catherine! What is yoga? The practice of yoga has been around for thousands of years and has …

Can you believe that there are only 8 weeks left in the calendar year?!  As the end of 2019 rapidly approaches, Symmetry would like to remind you to consider utilizing your health insurance “physical therapy allowance”.  It is likely that by this time late in the year, many health care consumers have met the maximum dollar amounts that they are …

A new Texas law going into effect September 1, 2019 will make it easier for the state’s healthcare consumers to access short-term treatment from a physical therapist. During the 86th Session this spring, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 29, which removes the requirement to obtain a prescription for therapy prior to receiving physical therapy treatment. The following are the …

This entry was written by one of Symmetry’s Doctoral Student Physical Therapist Residents: Tate Jarzombek, SPT Thanks, Tate! HEADS UP! It’s August again, and you know what that means…it’s Texas Football Season. Well, technically it is football season all across America, but there is nothing quite like Texans’ enthusiasm for the sport. It’s an exciting time of the year for …

Stretching is a common activity associated with physical fitness.  Most people have an idea that they “should” stretch – perhaps as part of a warm-up routine prior to more intense physical activity, or in order to stay generally flexible in the joints.  Many people are also aware that over the last 10-20 years, the recommended method of stretching has shifted.  …

Recent research is showing that surgery might not be needed as often as we think. A large review estimates that 10% to 20% of surgeries might be unnecessary and that in some specialties such as cardiology and orthopedics, that number might be higher. The reasons for so many unneeded surgeries being performed are varied, but the most common are that …

One of Symmetry’s patients, Nancy S., has been attending a fascinating lecture series sponsored by the University of Texas.  The series has to do with neuroscience and the complicated workings of the human brain.  Recently, Nancy shared a slide with us that was presented at one of these seminars, entitled “Your Brain – A Personal Tour.”  It seems relevant to …