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Athletico Gives Back: 2024 Year in Review

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Athletico

Giving back to the communities where we live and work is at the core of what we do. Our teams are passionate about getting involved in these neighborhoods and cities by supporting charitable donations and volunteer efforts. This year, our teams supported hundreds of local events, hosted educational lectures, and collected monetary contributions and in-kind donations. Our team is proud to support many organizations and causes that matter. From collecting items for local food banks to participating in blood drives to support those in need, look at the slideshow below to see a few how our teams gave back throughout 2024. (more…)

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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2024: Week 16

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

If your fantasy football team has made it this far, chances are you need just one more win to be named champion, as most leagues conclude this weekend. Athletico’s Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, ASTYM Cert. is helping fantasy players decide who to sit and who to start in this must-win week, highlighting notable player injuries that may impact your Fantasy Football team. (more…)

Upper Extremity Strengthening for Gymnasts

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Tyler Spencer PT, DPT

Gymnasts require significant strength, flexibility, and stability to compete in their events, whether they’re at the amateur or Olympic level. During their events, gymnasts place 2-4 times their body weight through their upper extremities (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand). Upper extremity injuries are common, especially in younger athletes. There is a common misconception that pain is part of the sport, but the truth is you don’t have to compete with pain. Let’s look closer at five of the most common upper extremity injuries in gymnasts and exercises that can help improve strength and reduce the potential risk of these common injuries. (more…)

Are You Shoveling Wrong?

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Kathleen Habschmidt PT, DPT

Winter’s chill brings snow and the inevitable task of shoveling. Improper shoveling technique can turn this winter chore into a source of pain and injury. Shoveling snow involves repetitive motions like bending, twisting and lifting that can strain your muscles and joints. Let’s break down how to shovel to reduce your risk of injuries! (more…)

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Winter 101: Your Complete Safety Guide to Prevent Slips and Falls

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Kimberly Smith, PT, DPT, VRT

Get ahead of slips and falls this winter! Here are some tips to help you and your loved ones reduce the risk of a fall this season and avoid potential injuries. We all know that falls in icy conditions can happen to anyone, but who do you think is most at risk? We all need to be mindful of the weather and the increased risk of slips and falls this winter. Unfortunately, as we get older, we are more at risk for falls, which are now the leading cause of injury for the 65+ age population. As the conditions get icy, we tend to see a rise in fall-related injuries such as concussions, fractures, and back strains and pain. Each year, 3 million older people are treated in the emergency room for an injury related to a fall. United States injuries incidence after a fall continue to increase at 1.5% per year, which correlates to 106,000 new fall injuries nationally, or more than $1 billion in fall injury spending. (more…)

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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2024: Week 15

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

As teams begin to secure their division titles for the season, Fantasy Football players are watching closely as playoffs are underway in most leagues. Athletico’s Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, ASTYM Cert. is helping fantasy players advance to the next round of the playoffs by highlighting notable player injuries that may be impacting your Fantasy Football team. These insights are put together to create the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, which aims to help fantasy players decide who to sit and who to start. (more…)

An Exercise Routine to Help You Fight the Winter Blues

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

Winter is just around the corner, and with Daylight Savings behind us, days are getting shorter and shorter. This tends to be the time of year when the “Winter Blues” start to emerge, and some people even develop Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or more severe cases of the Winter Blues. Winter Blues and SAD are both forms of depression. However, studies show that both can be positively affected by exercise, which has been shown to help with depressive symptoms, especially when it gets to be more vigorous. If you find yourself affected by the Winter Blues each year, an exercise routine can go a long way in helping boost your mood. The following exercise routine will have several components to help you fight the Winter Blues. As always, be sure to check in with your physician before starting a new exercise routine. (more…)

Concussion Return to Learn

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, AIB-VRC

Concussions are very common in sports, with an estimated 14.3% of high school athletes reporting to have sustained at least one concussion in the last year. Concussions are the result of an injury to the brain in which the brain moves and rotates inside the skull from a blow to the head. One study showed that among both groups, rates of concussions were highest in the sports of football and soccer. In high school sports played by both sexes, girls sustained a higher rate of concussions, and concussions represented a greater proportion of total injuries than boys. Often, after a concussion is sustained, an athlete is held out of sports until they are symptom-free to avoid further injury. What happens when that athlete is a student who needs to go to class, though? (more…)