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Do you have neck, shoulder, jaw, or back pain related to your job or work place environment? Many musculoskeletal disorders are due to poor biomechanics during tasks such as lifting, overhead reaching, pushing or pulling, and/or working in awkward body positions while performing repetitive tasks. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are among the most frequently reported causes of lost or restricted work …

The 4th of July is coming up quickly, and Austin has multiple events scheduled to celebrate the occasion. Independence Day is a good excuse to spend the day outdoors and enjoy some fireworks in the evening. Here are some events available in Austin to help celebrate: Fireworks and Family Fun: This list from the Downtown Austin Patch describes a variety …

The 85th Texas Legislature has finished its standard interval and is now in special session. Unfortunately, legislation pertaining to Physical Therapy was not moved forward into law during this session. Over the last few months, Symmetry has been actively supporting and following the progress of Senate Bill 728 and House Bill 2118 – companion bills that would have allowed Texas …

America’s national pastime – BASEBALL – has been a preferred summer sporting event for millions of young athletes since its creation. The allure and nostalgia of fresh cut grass, playing catch and spring afternoons spent at the ballpark serve as a foundation for many Americans’ childhood memories. Baseball is not without its challenges, though, one of the primary being the …

Summer is just around the corner, which means that kids will be out of school. It’s tempting for kids to want to hide out watching the TV, playing video games, and texting all day. Since summer vacations are typically 10-12 weeks long, it’s important to resist this temptation and to keep kids both mentally and physically engaged in various activities …

5 Reasons to Visit Symmetry’s Physical Therapists Before Summer Fix your aching back before you travel. The summer season often means long car rides, plane trips, and loading or maneuvering luggage. Don’t risk arriving at your summer destination feeling incapacitated and unable to participate. Symmetry can help you to get your back into shape before departure, so that you can …

The therapists at Symmetry often hear the question “Do you think that I am a candidate for physical therapy?” One short answer to this query would be that anyone who finds that they are unable to move well is a good physical therapy candidate. Human movement may suffer due to a variety of factors: pain, stiffness, instability, weakness, balance deficits, …

Rock climbing is a great way to exercise and to get out into nature. However, the sport puts an incredible amount of stress on the upper quarter of the body – including shoulders, elbows, wrists, and fingers. To reduce the risk of injury and to keep in top shape while climbing, it is important to utilize good form and also …

The month of April is wrapping up. Spring is definitely trending towards summer, though in good Texas tradition – we got a little flash of “winter” last week as well. You may have celebrated Earth Day on the 22nd, or Arbor Day on the 26th. In keeping with the environmental theme of April – here are some suggestions about how …