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 …
Youth Sports Injuries: Can They Be Avoided?
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 Clinical Importance of the Thoracic Spine
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 …
Diabetes Alert Day – March 28, 2017
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 …
Give Texans Access to Physical Therapy
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 …
Preparing for Spring Activity
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 …
Improving Running Form
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 …
FREE Community Concussion Baseline Screenings
Baseline testing is critical to enable the comparison of an individual’s brain and balance function before and after a suspected concussion. As a service to the community, Symmetry Physical Therapy is offering FREE baseline testing at the clinic on Saturday, January 28, 2017 between 9:00am and 12:00pm and on Saturday, February 4, 2017 between 9:00am and 12:00pm. Appointments are 20 …
Annual Get Fit Day is January 15th
Did you know that January 15th is Annual Get Fit Day? It’s the start of a new year and New Year resolutions are afoot. Keeping up with New Year resolutions like ‘eating better’ or ‘getting fit’ are challenging, but now is a perfect time to renew your health and fitness goals. If you don’t already have plans to be active …