Team Symmetry PT, Author at Symmetry Physical Therapy

Muscular Imbalance

By Team Symmetry PT | March 1, 2017 |

We talked about upper crossed syndrome (UCS) last week, so you probably have somewhat of an idea as to what lower crossed syndrome (LCS) might entail. Remember in UCS how there were muscles that were either tight or over-stretched on the front and back of the body? The same holds true for the lower body,…

Upper Crossed Syndrome?

By Team Symmetry PT | February 22, 2017 |

Upper crossed syndrome can be avoided. Humans are supposed to move we aren’t meant to be sedentary and motionless. But, most of our jobs keep us sitting all day long. We’re typically commuting sitting down in our cars for an extended period of time. In addition, we are so tired when we get home from…

Personalized Treatment

By Team Symmetry PT | February 16, 2017 |

Introduction Symmetry Physical Therapy operates on the motto of personalized treatment and does so to the fullest extent. Rehab after an injury can be an intimidating process for most. It can even make you feel pretty defeated when you can’t do the things you’re used to being able to do. At Symmetry, there’s no cookie-cutter…

There’s A Right And Wrong Way To Sit

By Team Symmetry PT | February 3, 2017 |

What’s the deal with sitting? We all sit too much, plain and simple. Whether you’re a student in lectures all day or in the workforce at a desk job, chances are, you’re sitting the majority of the day. It may seem silly, but how you sit can have a lot to do with pesky muscle…

A Guide to Post-Marathon Recovery

By Team Symmetry PT | January 30, 2017 |

You did it. You crossed that finish line and accomplished something you didn’t think was possible. You’re officially someone who has run a marathon. But the race is hardly over. Sure, you ran past that last water station, put on your game face, and charged through your last sprint. But there’s one part you didn’t…

The First Rib

By Team Symmetry PT | January 5, 2017 |

What is the first rib? Have you ever heard of the acefirst ribae? Mysterious and sometimes mistaken for other injuries, oftentimes limitation in the end ranges of shoulder flexion and neck pain have much to do with this small, but complex bone. The first rib is often mistakenly attributed to a knot in the lower…

Stretch Therapy

By Team Symmetry PT | December 13, 2016 |

Stretch therapy is great to incorporate into your physical therapy. Although it is something that may seem commonsense, there is a science to stretching effectively. For example, you must hold a stretch for at least 30 seconds to lengthen muscle fiber- anything less than this amount of time actually doesn’t do anything for your body.…