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5 Ways to Stay Active While Working a Desk Job

Everyone needs to move during the day. Movement keeps our bodies healthy and our muscles strong. If you sit for the majority of your workday, itu2019s essential to find a way to get moving more frequently. The good news is that there are a plethora of ways to stay active even during your workday. Our physical therapy clinic would like to offer some information on the importance of staying active as well as a few tips to help you do so at work.

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5 Ways to Stay Active While Working a Desk Job

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  1. 5WaystoStayActiveWhile WorkingaDeskJob Everyoneneedstomoveduringtheday.Movementkeepsourbodieshealthyandourmusclesstrong.If yousitforthemajorityofyourworkday,it’sessentialtofindawaytogetmovingmorefrequently. Regularmovementwillhelpmitigatetherisksassociatedwithexcessivesedentarybehavior (likebackpain, obesity,andevenheartdisease),anditcanalsoincreaseyourproductivity,mentalfocus,andjob satisfaction. Althoughitmaybehardtoadmitatfirst,unfortunately,manypeopleeventuallyrealizethatit’sthesedentary natureoftheirjobthat’sdirectlyimpactingtheirhealthandjobperformance. Thegoodnewsisthatthereareaplethoraofwaystostayactiveevenduringyourworkday.Ourphysical therapyclinicwouldliketooffersomeinformationontheimportanceofstayingactiveaswellasafewtips tohelpyoudosoatwork.

  2. Theimportanceofstayingactive Findingthetimeorthemotivationtoexerciseisdifficultformanypeople.AccordingtoPTinMotionNews, 80percentofAmericansaren’tmeetingphysicalactivityguidelinessetforthbytheUSDepartmentofHealth andHumanServices. Thetruth,however,isthatgettingactivecanvastlyimproveyourhealth,yourcomfort,mobility,andoverall qualityoflife.That’swhyit’ssoimportanttostayactive,evenwhenyouhaveadeskjob.Needsometipsto staymoving?Checkoutthesehelpfulideasfromourphysicaltherapiststaff. 1. Don’t ignore nagging pain!It’shardtostayfocusedandcomfortableatworkifyou’reinpain.Youcan’t getanythingdoneandchancesareyourmoodisnegativelyaffectedaswell.Althoughsittingforlonger than7to8hoursperdayisassociatedwithhealthproblems,sometimestheideaofincreasingyourphysical activitycanseemlikeahugeobstacle.Byconsultingwithaphysical therapist,youcangetunderlying healthproblemsdiagnosedandmanaged.Physicaltherapistsaretrainedmovementspecialistswhouse non-invasive,evidence-basedtechniquesthatworkwithyourbody’snaturalhealingpowerinsteadofjust providingaband-aidforthepain. 2. Invest in a pedometer. Apedometerisapieceoftechnologythatcanmeasurethenumberofsteps you’retakingeveryday.Researchshowsthatwearingasimplepedometer (youcanfindsuperinexpensive optionsonlineandinsportsretailstores) helpsincreasehowmuchwalkingactivityyou’regettinginper day.Havingthiskindofmotivationcanbeinspiringandgetyoutomovemorefrequentlythanyoumay otherwise.Youmayevenconsidergettingsomecolleaguestojoininonyourfun,andcreatealittlefriendly competitiontoseewhocangetthemoststepsinthroughouttheworkweek. 3. Find reasons to get up out of your chair. Canyouparkfartherawayfromthebuilding?Takethestairs insteadoftheelevator?Take20minutesofyourlunchbreaktodoabriskwalkaroundthecampusor neighborhood?Walkdownthehalltochatwithyourcolleagueoremployeeinsteadofsendinganemailor text?Comeupwithwaystomovemoreonandaroundyourworkarea. 4. Stay hydrated. Keepingarefillablewaterbottlebyyourdeskatalltimesiskeytothistip.Stayingwell- hydratedonthejoboffersmultiplebenefits:ithelpsyourtissuesandjointsstayhealthy,itimprovesfocus,it easesheadaches,andyes—itwillmakeyouneedtogetupmorefrequentlytousethebathroom!

  3. 5. Workout at your desk. Atleastonceperhour,pausewhatyou’redoingandtakeafewminutestorun throughsomesimpleexercisesorstretches.Thesecanbedoneintheprivacyofyourownofficeorevenout whereeveryonecanseeorpossiblyjoinin.Ifyouaren’tsurewhatstretchestobegindoing,askaphysical therapisttoprovideyouwithanindividualizedprogramthatcanaddressyourspecificneedsandbe tailoredtoyourjobduties. Howcanaphysicaltherapisthelp? No matter what your current level of physical activity may be, physical therapy can help you increase your fitness level, reduce your chance of injury, and eliminate pain from sore muscles. A physical therapist can evaluate your current physical condition and assess your fitness level. They can also teach you the proper techniques for warming up before your chosen activity and the best post-workout stretches for an effective cooldown. Not to mention, if you have pain from a nagging injury, physical therapy can help you with that as well by assessing your condition and finding the underlying cause of your pain. From there, they can create a customized treatment plan to help ease or eliminate your symptoms. Readytoupyourfitnessgame? If you would like more tips on how to stay healthy and active during the workday, don’t hesitate to contact SportsCare Physical Therapy! Our skilled physical therapists are waiting for you and ready to help you achieve your fitness goals, and stay active during your long workday! Original Source: https://sportscarephysicaltherapy.com/5-ways- to-stay-active-while-working-a-desk-job/

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