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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 …

In February Senate Bill 728 and House Bill 2118 were filed with the Texas Legislature. This legislation which would allow Texas citizens to directly access physical therapists for the prevention and treatment of conditions affecting movement and function by removing the requirement of obtaining a referral prior to beginning physical therapy treatment. Since our last post, there has been some …

Warmer weather is here and spring has officially arrived in Central Texas. It has brought with it the smell of fresh cut grass and the eager anticipation of kids and adults returning to the ballfields in search of fun, competition and sports glory. The excitement is palpable – from the cheering and chatter of the parents in the stands, to …

The thoracic spine (mid-back) and ribcage are body regions that are commonly overlooked or perhaps only briefly ‘skimmed over’ during many clinical examinations for the cervical and lumbar spine. Because neck and low back pain are far more common than thoracic and/or rib pain, the middle spine is often not addressed as much as it should be in treatment. It …

The following is a Guest Post authored by Roli Salinas, who is a Texas State Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) candidate that has been completing his last clinical rotation with Symmetry this spring. Roli will be graduating in May. In the spring of each year after the winter holiday season – commonly filled with the ritual eating of lots of …

Last week, the Symmetry Physical Therapy team visited the Texas State Capitol. We were there to speak to our elected officials, voicing our support for Senate Bill 728 and House Bill 2118. This legislation would allow Texas citizens to directly access physical therapists for the prevention and treatment of conditions affecting movement and function by removing the requirement of obtaining …

As the calendar shifts from February to March, and while most of the country continues to be blanketed in snow, here in Central Texas the signs of Spring are everywhere. Spring is typically associated with new beginnings, the allure of outdoor adventure, and the return of organized youth sports. However, that increase in activity also brings with it the potential …

There are many benefits of running, including increased cardiovascular health, increased aerobic capacity, and the release of endorphins – just to name a few. However, running comes with the inherent risk of injury if done improperly. That is why it’s important to maintain appropriate form while going on your morning jog. Here are some tips to keep in mind in …