Have You Thought About Investing In A Standing Desk?
participated in some sort of integrative support program for their standing or adjustable desk stood for an average of 50 minutes longer each day than those who did not. At the end of the day, make sure you’re comfortable No matter how you choose to work from home, ergonomics is an important concept to keep in mind. Ergonomic laptop desks and chairs can promote proper posture and decrease the risk for back problems, while workplace design can make an impact on your overall happiness, productivity, and well- being. At the end of the day, make sure you’re comfortable – don’t let the daily stresses of working from home take a toll on your physical health! There are several steps you can take to improve your posture, strength, energy, and overall wellbeing throughout the workday. For more information, contact Garber Physical Therapy today.
Did you know that standing burns between .7 to .15 more calories per minute than sitting does? It may not seem like a lot, but by simply standing for longer periods of time, you can easily burn more calories throughout the day. Sedentary lifestyles, especially the ones that many of us are experiencing right now, can increase your risk of heart disease, obesity, or other serious health issues. However, investing in a standing desk or alternate seating option at work can help in greatly decreasing these risks and making your home office more ergonomically friendly! Using a standing desk as opposed to a traditional sitting desk has been proven to lower one’s chances of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. Nevertheless, standing desks are not for everyone, especially those with joint or vascular conditions. You may be asking, “doesn’t standing all day long have its own implications?” The short answer is – yes. Anything without moderation can have its pitfalls. Standing can boost your energy levels, concentration, and even your mood, but if you have a traditional 9-5 job, chances are that level of productivity will dissipate after a while. Standing for too long can cause you to run out of energy quicker and can take a toll on your physical comfort. Many medical professionals recommend adjustable desks for your home workplace environment, so you can spend a large amount of your day standing or stretching, with the opportunity to rest when you become tired. Studies suggest whether you choose a standing or adjustable desk for your workday, integrative support can be beneficial in easing yourself into the new setting. In fact, those who
Staff Spotlight Lesya A Golkov, PTA
EDUCATION Lesya Golkov PTA earned her Associate degree in Physical Therapy from Harcum college in Bryn Mawr, PA in 2012. She worked in outpatient and home care setting in Philadelphia, PA before relocating to South Carolina with her family in 2014. TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY Lesya loves to help people to get better and believes in personal approach to each patient. She believes that combination of therapeutic exercises, modalities and manual treatment will help patient to achieve great results.
PERSONAL Mrs. Golkov was born in Eastern Europe and moved to USA in 2000 with her parents with six siblings. She is happily married to her husband for 13 years and together they have one child. Lesya enjoys spending time with her family, go hiking, fishing, going to the beach and travel around the USA. FUN FACT Lesya is fluent in 3 languages: Ukrainian, Russian and English. She loves singing and playing the guitar with her family.
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