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Clinical Excellence: Celebrating Athletico’s Board-Certified Specialists

Posted on by Athletico
At Athletico, our clinicians are encouraged to undergo advanced training and pursue certifications, giving them the experience and education to provide our patients with the highest standard of care. We want to recognize the Athletico clinicians who have committed to their education and their practice in becoming board-certified as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) or Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS). The credentials are designated by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) to those individuals who have successfully become board-certified clinical specialists in working with orthopaedic diagnoses or sports injuries. (more…)

The Importance of Baseline Testing for Concussion Management

Posted on by Andrew Wyman, MS, ATC, ITAT
Concussions continue to be an aspect of athletics that players, parents and coaches need to address properly. One step that can be taken prior to the season that may assist with management of a concussion is having an athlete undergo baseline testing. (more…)

What are the Benefits of Video Gait Analysis?

Posted on by Danielle McIntyre, PT, DPT, CMPT
Have you ever considered participating in a video running analysis? They can be beneficial to runners for several reasons. With improved form, your running economy improves, leading to less wasted energy and potentially, a quicker pace! Your risk for injury can also be reduced, allowing you to continue running and to reach all of your goals in the future. Whether you are a seasoned runner looking to reach new goals, a runner who has recently taken time off due to an injury, or someone who is completely new to running, a Video Gait Analysis (VGA) can help! (more…)

What is GOOD Physical Therapy?

Posted on by Athletico
How do you choose which physical therapist you should see? Are all types of physical therapy the same? Physical therapists have different backgrounds, training, and specialties depending on where they went to school, what advanced courses they have taken, and their own belief systems. Physical therapists may also specialize in working with different body parts such as shoulders, ankles, or knees. Finally, there are physical therapists who work with a certain population of patients such as athletes, dancers, or those with work-related injuries. (more…)

Cheerleading Safety Tips

Posted on by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Cheerleading is a potentially high risk sport and it involves extensive and consistent training. Participation in cheerleading ranges from young kids through collegiate athletes. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) estimates approximately 400,000 students participate in U.S. high school cheerleading annually, including competitive squads.1 Cheerleaders can be found at the elementary, junior high, high school, and collegiate levels as well as at park districts or private competitive gyms. Cheerleading squads can be all-girl or co-ed. (more…)

Does Running Cause Arthritis?

Posted on by Kirk Johnson, PT, DPT
As a runner, I have been told by friends or family that running will “wear out your joints,” that “it causes osteoarthritis,” and that it “is bad for your knees.” Although most of these comments were few and far between, they stuck with me. Since becoming a physical therapist, I started to hear comments like this more frequently. However, this does not line up exactly with my understanding of the human body and how it responds to various stimuli. So I explored the question: Does running cause arthritis and should I be worried? (more…)

6 Health Benefits of Walking

Posted on by George Zakharia, DPT
We’ve heard it time and time again, “you need to exercise,” but we may not know where to start. We know that exercise is supposed to be good for us, but what can we do and how can we start? The simple solution to exercise is to just...walk. It’s that simple! Walking offers significant benefits to your overall health if you stay consistent with it and it’s an activity most everyone can do! Read on as we discuss six specific benefits of walking backed by research! (more…)

Helping COVID-19 Patients Recover

Posted on by Kathy Prampin, PT, MPT, OCS, COMT, Cert MDT
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected most of us in some way. For those diagnosed with COVID-19, symptom presentation is variable. The range of potential symptoms continues to be updated by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and can impact people differently, resulting in different outcomes. The aftermath of COVID-19 can lead to physical and mental impairments as well as fear and uncertainty about long-term recovery. For many, once they have recovered from the acute stage of the virus, symptoms may remain, including weakness, fatigue and mental fog. (more…)
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