Physicians understand the importance of physical health but often neglect their own. Long shifts, procedure work, rounding, and charting create accumulated strain. The irony of healthcare professionals developing occupational injuries is both common and preventable. Medical practice demands: sustained standing, awkward procedure positions, extended charting, and the cognitive load that makes body awareness disappear. Get your personalized routine: Start your 14-day free trial Procedure Position Recovery Leaning over patients creates asymmetric strain patterns. These exercises restore balance. JME 154 Either sitting or standing at your desk, extend your upper body toward the direction behind you - either putting your arms above your head or keeping them at your side. JME 151 Either sitting or standing, extend one arm up over your head. Bend toward the other side for a gentle stretch in your side body. Return to the middle and repeat. Charting Recovery EHR work creates the same strain patterns as any desk work. JME 1 Look left and then right JME 6 Gently tuck your chin to your chest JME 196 Hold onto your hand to find a gentle stretch in your forearm and wrist. Don't force any range of motion - listen to your body. Standing Shift Support Long standing hours fatigue your lower body and compress your spine. JME 232 Starting flat on your feet, rise to stand on your toes. Fall back down to your flat feet and then stand on your heels. This movement should be fluid and stable. JME 113 Place one knee on your chair and move that knee both forward and back to feel a stretch in the front of your leg. Between Patient Resets Brief exercises between patients prevent strain accumulation. JME 150 Sitting in your chair, rotate your upper body both left and right. Don't do this too fast - find what works for you. JME 44 Starting with your hand at the side, bring your arm up, over your head, then back down to the side. Post-Shift Recovery End-of-shift mobility work prevents overnight strain consolidation. JME 94 Slowly bend forward and reach your hands toward the floor. JME 119 *Wall Required: Place both hands on a wall in front of you and slightly extend your hips forward. Shift Length Adaptation 12-hour shifts require different strategies than 8-hour days. Break your shift into segments with mobility work at each transition. Brief frequent sessions outperform single longer efforts. Physician Wellness Programming simplmobility provides efficient mobility programming that fits between patients. 2-3 minute joint-specific routines support career longevity. Start Your Free Trial