Office Wellness

• Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf

  US guidelines for Physical Activity

• PPS - Fit Factor - Private Practice Section, APTA

  Login to Track Your Results: * This is a Free Service, sponsored by the Private Practice Section, APTA and the professionals at Dr. Katie van den Heuvel, PT, PAM-MC The research and development for The Fit-Factor Project began in 2013 by a group of physical therapists in Rhode Island representing the American Physical Therapy Associations, Private Practice Section. The goal was to develop an on-line resource people could trust to assess and learn about their physical health.

• Stretching and Flexibility Guidelines Update

  ACSM articles related to applied training and career advancement, along with CEC opportunities and other key resources.

• Prevent Eyestrain From Digital Devices

  You probably use screens for just about everything -- to work, to relax, or just to keep up with daily life. If your eyes feel dry and tired, your vision is blurry by the end of the day, or your head, neck, and shoulders ache, all that time with your digital devices might be to blame. If you change how you use smartphones, computers, tablets, and other screens, you can keep from straining your eyes.

• Workplace Wellness and Office Ergonomics - ChoosePT.com

  Sitting at a desk while using the keyboard for hours on a day to day basis can cause poor circulation, joint and muscle imbalances, and muscle strain. These issues can be easily remedied by taking f

• Home Office Ergonomics for Sitting or Standing Desks - ChoosePT.com

  Kristen Grater, PT, DPT, and Elisabeth Wheeler, PT, DPT, demonstrate how to adjust your body and your sitting or standing workspace to prevent muscle strain, injury, headaches, or other problems.

• Physical Therapy Guide to Neck Pain - ChoosePT.com

  Neck pain is pain felt in the back of the neck – the upper spine area, just below the head. When certain nerves are affected, the pain can extend beyond the back of the neck to areas such as the upper

• Physical Therapy Guide to Headaches - ChoosePT.com

  Pain of any type that occurs in any part of the head is called a headache. Most headaches are harmless and resolve on their own, although severe headaches that recur frequently can affect your ability

• Physical Therapy Guide to Plantar Fasciitis - ChoosePT.com

  Plantar fasciitis is a common condition causing foot pain. Pain can be felt in the heel, along the arch, or at the ball of the foot. Physical therapists help people experiencing plantar fasciitis redu

• Physical Therapy Guide to Knee Pain - ChoosePT.com

  Knee pain can result from disease, overuse injury, or trauma. Physical therapists are trained to diagnose and treat knee pain and to help ease your pain and restore movement.

• Physical Therapy Guide to Pelvic Pain - ChoosePT.com

  Pelvic pain is pain felt in the lower abdomen, pelvis, or perineum. It has many possible causes. Physical Therapists treat pelvic pain by helping to restore strength, flexibility, and function to the

• Physical Therapy Guide to Incontinence - ChoosePT.com

  Urinary incontinence is any undesired leakage of urine that can occur during the day or night.

• Physical Therapy Guide to Low Back Pain - ChoosePT.com

  At any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report having low back pain within the past 3 months. Your physical therapist can help you improve or restore mobility and reduce low back p

• Physical Therapy Guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - ChoosePT.com

  Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition of the wrist and hand for which physical therapist treatment can help.

• DPTKatieHydration

  8 glasses of water a day? Maybe not!

• Effect_of_an_office_ergonomic_randomised20160602-28029-1h0ultz.pdf

• (PDF) Ergonomics, musculoskeletal disorders and computer work

  PDF | This review summarizes the knowledge regarding ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders and the association with computer work. A model of... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

• MyPlate | U.S. Department of Agriculture

  An official website of the United States government Find health coverage now at HealthCare.gov Click here for information on food planning during the coronavirus pandemic. Are you making every bite count? Take the quiz to find out and get personalized resources to Start Simple with MyPlate. or scroll to learn more The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 are now available! Learn more. Focus on whole fruits Make half your grains whole grains

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