While sitting or standing, the way you position your body can affect your health and movement. Maintaining proper posture can look pleasing and protect your body structures from unnecessary strain. Your musculoskeletal system maintains your posture and keeps you stable and upright. Unfortunately, many don’t think about proper posture when doing daily activities. What You Should Know About Posture Your posture has long-term effects on your health and ability to move. Your age, height, ... [Read More]
Physical Therapy
How to Know When You Need Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy is one of the most vital aspects of healthcare, yet many people don’t recognize when they need it. It can help you heal from an injury, manage a chronic condition, and improve your health and quality of life. It's also one of the first things you should try when dealing with pain. It can be much more effective and less expensive than medication or surgery. So, how do you know when you need physical therapy? The Signs You Should Look For There are a few different signs that ... [Read More]
Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable?
Workers’ compensation is both a federal and state program which provides financial coverage for lost wages, medical bills, and other expenses to people who have been injured while on the job. If you are receiving or have received workman’s comp, you may be wondering whether the money you’ve received is taxable or not. The answer is that it’s complicated. Let’s talk about the various factors involved in workers’ comp and when it may be taxable, and where you can go in the Austin area for ... [Read More]
Do You Just Exercise in Physical Therapy?
While people may think of physical therapy as simply learning special exercises for rehabilitation after an injury or surgery, this medical field is much more comprehensive than that. Physical therapy involves the professional evaluation of your ability to move and function efficiently and then employing goal-oriented strategies to help you achieve and maintain your fitness goals. Let’s talk about how physical therapy is more than just exercise, and where you can go in Cedar Park, Bee Cave, ... [Read More]
What Should Be Included in a Physical Therapy Assessment?
Whether you have been referred to a physical therapist for rehabilitation therapy or simply have set up an appointment yourself to find a non-invasive solution to your injury or pain, the first part of your first physical therapy session will be spent with the therapist assessing your situation. The physical therapist will ask you a few questions, examine your body for injury and illness, and develop a plan to get you stronger and more flexible. Let’s talk about what you can expect from a ... [Read More]
