Returning to Activity After Weathering a Pandemic

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 …

Welcome to New Symmetry Staff Members!

We are excited to formally introduce two physical therapists that are new to Symmetry’s clinical staff!  Kelsy Vick, PT, DPT started with us in the Spring and Adam Arlitt, PT, DPT joined the team this summer.  Both Kelsy and Adam are graduates of the Texas State University Physical Therapy Doctoral Program, which is where Julie, Brad, & Lily also earned …

Workplace Wellness and Office Ergonomics

Working at a computer workstation all day can take a toll on the body — whether you work from home or in an office. Repetitive activities and lack of movement can contribute to aches, pains, and eventual injuries. So can prolonged sitting – or standing – at a workstation that is not set up properly. Here are some tips from physical …

Physical Therapy – Not Just for Pain. It Can Keep You Healthy for Life!

You know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here’s just a sampling of what exercise can do: Releases endorphins to make you feel good and fight depression Helps control weight Prevents diseases like stroke, diabetes and some forms of cancer Improves sleep Helps you live longer Recent studies even …

Sleep Deprivation – A National Emergency?!

The following blog entry was originally published by Louisa Nicola, a clinical neuroscientist and neurophysiologist.  She is the founder of Neuro Athletics – a company that works with athletes to improve performance by training the brain.  This particular discussion centers on how it has been found that there is a relationship between good quality sleep and high quality athletic performance.  …

Surfer’s Neck: Not Just a Surfer’s Issue

The following information is from a blog post by Keval Shah for Iron Neck, a company based in Austin that has developed a cool tool for neck-specific strengthening.  It is likely that many Austinites are NOT surfers.  However, the benefits of a strong neck extend to a multitude of other types of people as well.  Folks that spend a lot …

Want to Stay Healthy? Move More!

COVID has certainly made the importance of health very clear and we have all seen how quickly things can change with an illness. While COVID is currently front and center in most people’s thoughts, it isn’t the only thing out there that can change your life. Heart disease, diabetes, strokes and cancer can all be devastating too. Movement Offers a …

Will COVID-19 Change the “Typical” Physical Therapy Patient?

People usually see a physical therapist for pain or loss of function. Think of the person who has back pain, the injured athlete or the person who’s had a stroke. They all want to improve how they move and complete tasks. Now, particularly as we learn more about COVID-19 and the risk factors that seem to be associated with severe …

Inflammation: The Friend Who Overstays Their Welcome

This article was written by Michelle Wentrcek, SPT – a student physical therapist who recently finished a clinical rotation with Symmetry. I want you to picture your body as your home.  On a profound level, your body quite literally is your home because you’ll be living in it for your entire life.  But specifically for this analogy, I want you …