Posts by Team Symmetry PT
Proximal Stability for Distal Mobility
“Proximal stability for distal mobility.” You might be wondering what on earth that means. Well, it’s a pretty important concept and one that we are huge proponents of at Symmetry Physical Therapy in Downtown Miami. This phrase basically means that in order to have proper functioning and mobility in distal structures – like our legs…
Read MoreHow does a TENS unit work?
Chances are you’ve heard of a tens unit before. It’s what looks super high-tech in PT clinics with electrodes, wires, and fancy equipment. Are you familiar with how it works in giving you pain relief? How to Use It There are some different ways to use TENS for pain relief, but we’re going to cover…
Read More5 Physical Therapy Myths
First, physical therapy is a well-known and popular profession, but a lot of people don’t fully understand what these healthcare professionals do. We want to dispel some common months about the field of physical therapy. This will help paint a better picture of what this amazing profession is all about. Anyone can do physical therapy…
Read MorePrehab & Physical Therapy
What is “prehab”? What do you think of when you hear “physical therapy”? Probably a place The term “rehab” probably comes to mind. Well, that’s certainly part of it, but it isn’t the whole picture. A major movement in the physical therapy world right now – and a huge goal of Symmetry Physical Therapy –…
Read MoreMuscular Imbalance
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,…
Read MoreUpper Crossed Syndrome?
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…
Read MorePersonalized Treatment
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…
Read MoreThere’s A Right And Wrong Way To Sit
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…
Read MoreA Guide to Post-Marathon Recovery
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…
Read MoreThe First Rib
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…
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