Choose a Chair and Make a Standing Desk
Do you have back pain that started during quarantine? Or even an old injury that has crept back up since working from home? Are you working in a less than optimal home office?All these questions can be addressed quickly with these simple tips and tricks from our physical therapists at AID Performance PT. Tips to…
A Quick Fix for an Uncomfortable Chair!
Having trouble finding a comfortable chair because your feet don’t touch the ground? Use this quick fix to prevent fatigue and keep yourself productive. 1. Stack books or boxes to support your feet to prevent back pain 2. Aim for 90 degree angles at your knees If you want to schedule an in-person visit or…
Don’t Have a Standing Desk? No Problem!
Don’t have a standing desk? Try this simple DIY standing desk at home today to help prevent the aches and pains of working from home. 1. Stack shoe boxes on your kitchen counter to reach a comfortable height 2. Stand in rubber soled shoes or on a standing mat to relieve pressure on your feet…
Three Easy Fixes to Prevent Pain at Home Today
Are you having back pain that started during quarantine? Or even an old injury that has crept back up since working from home? Are you working in a less than optimal home office?All these questions can be addressed quickly with these simple tips and tricks from our physical therapists at AID Performance PT. 1. Use…
Intro to Stay at Home PT Video Series
Are you having back pain that started during quarantine? Or even an old injury that crept back up since working from home? Are you working at a less than optimal home office and don’t know how to make it work better for your body? All these questions can be addressed quickly with simple tips and…
5 Simple Tips To Help Fix Your Back Pain
One of the most common complaints or issues we see at AIDPPT is Low Back issues. Back pain is one of the major factors in reduced productivity in the workplace! It is not just because of people calling in sick but when you are suffering, regardless if the pain is sharp or a dull ache;…
Has Pain Got You Worried About Having to Change Your Summer Travel Plans? Here’s the Solution…
Does your summer vacation plans involve you sitting in the car for a really, really long time? Are you concerned that your back or neck pain will put a damper on those plans? I’m the first one to tell you that anytime I have a long car ride on the horizon I start to worry…
5 Must Do Hikes in Northern Virginia if You Are Not Suffering From Knee or Back Pain
Hey guys, it’s Andrew Dombek again, owner of AID Performance Physical Therapy. I want to share with you five great hikes to do in Northern Virginia if you’re not suffering from knee or back pain. Take a look, I just finished Difficult Run. I started out in Great Falls, it gets crowded on the weekends,…
Is SITTING the new *smoking*? (…Causing Back & Shoulder Pain)
Here’s a habit that everyone of us is doing daily. But is it a good one? Sitting is something that was once done only when you needed a rest. But not anymore. Sitting has now almost become what I call a dangerous norm. Whether in your car commuting, at work, eating dinner,…
