Office Worker Stretching Guide

A majority of Americans spend 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day tied to a desk and staring at a computer. The downfall of working behind a desk is that it compromises the well being of your body. Not only does prolonged sitting affect cardiovascular health but also musculoskeletal integrity as well. Prolonged sitting along with bad posture can shorten hamstrings and hip flexors, contribute to neck and back pain, and even diminish core strength.
To keep your body in tip-top shape CardioFlex would like to share some tips on stretches and exercises you can do while at your desk.
We hope you enjoy the YouTube videos!
(Tip: It is recommended to stand up, walk, stretch, etc. 5-10 min every hour.)
  1. Seated Hamstring Stretch: Hold Stretch for 30 seconds, perform 3 per side.
  2. Seated Thoracic Rotation: Hold stretch for 5 seconds, perform 10 per side.
  3. Upper Trapezius Stretch: Hold stretch for 30 seconds, perform 3 per side.
  4. Levator Scapulae Stretch: Hold for 30 seconds, perform 3 per side.
  5. Hip Flexor Stretch in Half Kneeling: Hold for 30 seconds, perform 3 per side.

Please consult a physical therapist or physician one-on-one if you have any questions, pain or other physical issues*

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Terry Abrams

About the Author
Terry Abrams is the President & Director of Physical Therapy for CardioFlex Therapy, a start-up company founded in 2005 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Delivering both Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy, CardioFlex Therapy’s Outpatient Clinic is centrally located in Davie, FL serving the towns of Cooper City, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Southwest Ranches, Hollywood, Miramar, Sunrise, & Fort Lauderdale. For Home Physical Therapy, CardioFlex sends its therapists to homes located in Broward, Dade, & Palm Beach counties.

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