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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2021: Week 7

Posted on by Athletico
Week 7 is here and so is Athletico’s resident fantasy football analyst, Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert. to discuss injuries affecting known players throughout the league. (more…)

5 Types of Physical Therapy

Posted on by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.
Physical therapists regularly work to help patients reduce pain and improve function. There are a variety of different treatment techniques that are used to accomplish these tasks. There are even several different settings in which physical therapists can be found. Athletico is an example of outpatient physical therapy, but physical therapists also work in inpatient, acute care, skilled nursing, and school-based settings. In this blog, we’ll look at the role of physical therapists in each setting. (more…)

How Your iPhone Can Help Decrease Your Risk of Falling

Posted on by Kimberly Smith, PT, DPT, VRT
With advancements in technology, detecting a fall is easier than ever! Apple Watches have been able to detect a fall for some time, a feature automatically added for anyone 55 years and older. Emergency medical response teams may even be called based on one’s movement, or lack thereof, after the impact or fall. However, the latest feature – Walking Steadiness – available on the Apple iOS 15 update now allows the phone to send you a notification related to the steadiness of your walking. This update can help recognize your risk for falls before they happen. (more…)

3 Tips to Prioritize Your Mental Health

Posted on by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1
One of the best changes I have seen in the medical community since I joined as a physical therapist is recognizing the importance of mental health and its impact on all aspects of our lives. The pandemic has increased the overall prevalence of depression and depression-like symptoms. This increase has led to many new individuals being unsure of how to take care of their mental health. Even though it will take a qualified practitioner to diagnose a mental health disorder properly, there are a few things that you can do to help prioritize your mental health. (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2021: Week 6

Posted on by Athletico
As fantasy football players enter the sixth week of the football season, many are scrambling to fill gaps left in their roster due to injuries and bye weeks. (more…)

What’s the Recovery for a Broken Bone?

Posted on by Laura Flanigan, MSOT, OTR/L
As hand therapists, one of the most common injuries we see are broken bones (fractures) of the arm, wrist, and hand. These fractures often occur after a fall and can happen to anyone at any age. This blog will discuss what the recovery period could look like if you or a loved one experiences a broken bone. (more…)

Recovering From 26.2

Posted on by Matthew Klayman, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. DN
Congratulations on finishing the marathon - what an accomplishment! 26.2 miles is an incredible feat by the human body and mind. We know that after the race, our body and mind can be in a state of disarray. Not only is 26.2 taxing on our legs, but it takes its toll on our blood flow, digestion, and our ability to function in the coming hours, days, and weeks. (more…)

Pain During Pregnancy?

Posted on by Ariss Pierce, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT
Today is the day you find out you are pregnant. What does this mean for you, your partner, your life, and your body? The physiological changes that may arise are complex and depend on many factors. Multiple scholarly journals estimate that 50% of women will experience low back pain during pregnancy. Do you have a history of low back pain? Did you sustain an injury to your sacroiliac (SI) joint due to a fall or trauma in the past? Have you ever experienced sciatica before? Even if you have never had an injury before, you can still develop pain during pregnancy. (more…)
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