Sightpath Medical Fitness Tips for Ophthalmic Professionals

Sightpath is proud to work with more than 1300 surgeons in facilities and practices nationwide. Frequently, we hear from surgeons with whom we partner that the positions assumed in case day situations cause stress, discomfort, strain or worse for them. The posts below address a variety of those physical conditions and provide a number of tips and exercises for greater comfort and better health.


The 5 habits of successful meal planning

Fri, Sep 15 2017 11:16 am

The following is part of a series written by our friend Kirk McFarland, CPT, NASM, NSCA. Kirk is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with Life Time Fitness in Eden Prairie, MN. This article was created to help Sightpath surgeons alleviate health and wellness issues often faced by those in the ophthalmology industry. 

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Eat these foods before and after your workout!

Fri, Jun 23 2017 2:36 pm

The following is part of a series written by our friend Kirk McFarland, CPT, NASM, NSCA. Kirk is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with Life Time Fitness in Eden Prairie, MN. This article was created to help Sightpath surgeons alleviate health and wellness issues often faced by those in the ophthalmology industry. 

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What Can Interval Training Do for Ophthalmologists?

Thu, Mar 30 2017 11:25 am

The following is part of a series written by our friend Kirk McFarland, CPT, NASM, NSCA. Kirk is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with Life Time Fitness in Eden Prairie, MN. This article was created to help Sightpath surgeons alleviate health and wellness issues often faced by those in the ophthalmology industry. 

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Is Stress Taking Over Your Life?

Thu, Feb 23 2017 2:55 pm

The following is part of a series written by our friend Kirk McFarland, CPT, NASM, NSCA. Kirk is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with Life Time Fitness in Eden Prairie, MN. This article was created to help Sightpath surgeons alleviate health and wellness issues often faced by those in the ophthalmology industry. 

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Are You Missing out by Missing Sleep?

Tue, Jan 24 2017 3:33 pm

The following is the first in a 6-part series written by our friend Kirk McFarland, CPT, NASM, NSCA. Kirk is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with Life Time Fitness in Eden Prairie, MN. This article was created to help Sightpath surgeons alleviate health and wellness issues often faced by those in the ophthalmology industry. 

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Video Tips for Improving Your Posture

Wed, May 25 2016 12:03 pm

The following is an informative video produced with our friend Kirk McFarland, CPT, NASM, NSCA as part of our fitness series. Kirk is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with Life Time Fitness in Eden Prairie, MN. This video was created to help Sightpath surgeons alleviate the physical complaints often faced by those in the ophthalmology industry. 

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Easy Exercises to Help Restore Posture

Mon, May 9 2016 3:26 pm

The following is the second in a 2-part series written by our friend Kirk McFarland, CPT, NASM, NSCA. Kirk is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with Life Time Fitness in Eden Prairie, MN. The following article was created to help Sightpath surgeons alleviate the physical complaints often faced by those in the ophthalmology industry. 

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Workplace Strategies for Improving Posture

Fri, Apr 22 2016 3:10 pm

The following is the first in a 2-part series written by our friend Kirk McFarland, CPT, NASM, NSCA. Kirk is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with Life Time Fitness in Eden Prairie, MN. The following article was created to help Sightpath surgeons alleviate the physical complaints often faced by those in the ophthalmology industry. 

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Restoring Proper Posture, Part 3 of 3

Wed, Nov 25 2015 10:17 am

In this, the final in our 3-part series, “Restoring Proper Posture,” we will explore the head and neck as we continue to discuss how you can restore proper posture and alleviate common physical stress and strain. 

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Restoring Proper Posture: Part 2 of 3

Mon, Nov 23 2015 12:55 pm

Part 2 of our series will focus on additional ways to help surgeons alleviate the common strains and soreness related to their day-to-day functions. 

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