ACCESS Newswire
11 Sep 2020, 21:13 GMT+10
DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / September 11, 2020 / People are wisely choosing to help slow the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing, working from home, and self-isolating, all resulting in spending more time at home and online. With more time indoors and easy access to the couch and bed - many people may be experiencing more aches and pains that come with living a more sedentary lifestyle and spending more time in front of a screen. However, physical therapy treatment can help restore the body's function and movement while also promoting healing and pain relief. Physical therapy helps patients of all ages with medical conditions, illnesses, or injuries that limit their abilities to function normally. It also helps encourage an active and healthy lifestyle to maintain overall health and well-being. Incorporating stretching and strengthening movements each day will help relax tense muscles, reduce aches, make you feel better overall, and can help conquer virtual meeting fatigue.
'Many people may find that they are spending more time in virtual meetings than ever before. During these unprecedented times, we have been able to keep working, laughing, sharing, learning, and connecting with others online via Zoom. It's important to know your Zoom limits and practice healthy habits because, like any good thing, you can Zoom too much,' said Dr. Thomas Werner, from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. 'To combat ‘Zoom Doom' or virtual meeting fatigue, as well as other physical reactions to a less active lifestyle, it's important to keep moving, eat healthily, and get plenty of rest. As we learn to adapt to changes caused by COVID-19 around the world, we must remain vigilant in performing activities that have great benefit to our health.'
Here are a few valuable tips from Dr. Thomas Werner and other physical therapy professors from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, to help prevent 'Zoom Doom' and alleviate common aches and pains caused by a somewhat sedentary lifestyle.
The tips listed above are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
About University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that offers degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, education, and healthcare administration, as well as continuing education programs. Founded in 1979, USAHS educates students through its network of campuses in San Marcos, California; St. Augustine and Miami in Florida; and Austin and Dallas in Texas. USAHS is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, #100, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, www.wascsenior.org, and depicts its commitment to social responsibility through its B Corp certification. For more information: www.usa.edu.
Media Contact:
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The Vokol Group on behalf of University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
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SOURCE: University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
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