An accomplished physical therapist, Dr. Grace Walker leverages more than three decades of experience in her current practice, Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center, where she works with patients to help treat a range of conditions. In an effort to stay abreast of new advances in her field and network with her peers, Dr. Grace Walker maintains membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). For upwards of 20 years, AOTA has lobbied Congress in opposition to imposing annual therapy caps that are in place for Medicare patients who are receiving occupational, physical, or speech-language therapy. Earlier this year, lawmakers finally lifted those caps as part of the new two-year budget agreement that was signed into law in February. By the time the law passed, some patients were already in danger of reaching the $2,010 cap, which had originally gone into effect in January. With the new budget legislation, however, providers won’t have to worry about potentially turning patients away. For an appointment with an expert Physical Therapist call Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center at 714-997-5518.
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A nutritionist, an occupational therapist, and a physical therapist, Dr. Grace Walker serves as the director of Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center in Orange, California. Physical therapist Dr. Grace Walker notes that proper posture when seated can help alleviate common aches and pains. Here are some useful tips for maintaining good posture when sitting at your desk. 1. The 90-degree rule. Keep your head straight and maintain a 90-degree angle at your back and legs and between your foot and ankle. Further, keep your knee and elbow joints at 90 degrees while working. 2. Uncross your legs. Many of us subconsciously cross our legs while seated, which twists the knee joint and throws off your posture. Keep your feet flat on the floor or rest them on a stand. 3. Your shoulders. Pull your shoulder blades back, which will bring your chest out and up, thus ensuring you don’t end up with rounded shoulders. 4. Adjust your chair. Your chair should offer support to the lower back, so make the necessary adjustments if you feel any twinges of pain while seated. For an appointment with an expert physical therapist call Walker Physical therapy and Pain Center at 714-997-5518 in Orange California |
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