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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The budding trees, blooming flowers and warm weather are sure signs that it’s time to get back outside. However, this season also brings stories from Symmetry’s patients about how their efforts at gardening are resulting in pain. This spring season in particular is tricky, because we’ve all been WAY more sedentary than usual during the recent winter storm event as …
If you are reading this article, you are probably already familiar with a physical therapist and with the benefits of using physical therapy to improve health and physical function. Much of the “general public”, however, continues to have an outdated concept about what physical therapists actually do. Unfortunately, it is also often true that other medical professionals have limited knowledge …
