PROPER ERGONOMICS WORKING FROM HOME
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 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.
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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
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. 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, call us today at (718) 823-3900 or visit our website at www.pelhamrehab.com.
SUCCESS STORIES I was diagnosed with a grade 2 sprain of the anterior talofibular
IMMUNIT Y BOOST RECIPE VITAMIN BURST SMOOTHIE Ingredients: • 1 cup fresh orange juice
ligament of my left ankle. With the excellent treatment and guidance, as well as support, from all of the amazing
staff, in just 1 and a half months, I am able to wear high heels again!!! It’s like nothing ever happened to me and I never even got injured. I am thrilled with all that I have learned and experienced at this wonderful physical therapy facility! They will give you homework assignments– please do them!! After all, our therapists and ourselves are a teamand wemust work together to achieve amazing results! I strongly recommend this Pelham Physical Therapy for anyone seeking help with any injury!” - D. D.
• 1/2 cup pineapple • 1 tsp freshly minced ginger (or more to taste) • Optional: 1-2 tsp raw honey; a handful of fresh baby spinach; 1-2 tbsp almond butter
• 1/2 cup milk (coconut, almond, or substitute plain or vanilla yogurt) • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries • 1/2 cup mango
Directions: Add the ingredients to a blender and blend on high speed until completely smooth, scraping down the blender as needed. Add a drizzle of honey or extra ginger to taste, pour into glasses, and enjoy. Bursting with healing Vitamin C, this hydrating smoothie will increase the infection- fighting ability of your immune system. fountainavenuekitchen.com/recipe/immunity-boosting-smoothie
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