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Returning to Gymnastics After a Neck Injury

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Gymnastics is a high-intensity sport. Several types of gymnastics events fall under the gymnastics umbrella: Women’s artistic, men’s artistic, rhythmic gymnastics, power tumbling, and trampoline. As with any high-intensity sport, the body is subjected to high demands during repetitive practice of skills and during competitions. Injuries can occur during practice or during competitions. Neck injuries can be mild or severe, accounting for 4-8% of all gymnastics injuries. (more…)

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8 Time-Efficient Exercises for the Busy Endurance Athlete

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Melissa S. Walker, MPT, CLT

Strength training benefits endurance athletes by enhancing movement economy, correcting imbalances, reducing injury risk, building bone density, and boosting power output. It’s not about bulking up but rather building strength in essential muscle groups to help your body sustain workouts over longer durations. (more…)

Early Intervention in the Workforce

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Ali Nasreddine, OTR/L, OTD

Between 2001 and 2013, it’s estimated that 80% of injured workers utilized healthcare pathways at some point during their recovery. Early Intervention (EI) is a proactive approach to preventing injuries and has been found to reduce the cost of care. Conventional routes for recovery including urgent care, hospitalization, prescribed medication, and activity restriction should be considered once early intervention has failed. Many injuries are preventable if concerns are addressed proactively though an Early Intervention Program. Early intervention has been shown to keep individuals active and maintain full duty work status. (more…)

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Signs You Have Chronic Headaches

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Mick Murphy, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT

Unless you’re under seven years old or are one of the lucky 4% of people who never experience a headache, chances are you’ve suffered from headaches to some extent2. In fact, at any given time, approximately 15% of people are experiencing a headache3. Hopefully the headaches you experience will not be debilitating, and you can function through them. But what if they are becoming more frequent? What if you struggle to work through your headaches? What if they are starting to affect the quality of your life? If you are experiencing headaches more often than usual, you may have chronic headaches. (more…)

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Rehab of the Overhead Athlete: Spine Considerations

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Andrew Albers, DPT, COMT, FAAOMPT

The spine is a vital component of overhead athlete rehabilitation, and when addressed appropriately, it may help decrease overall recovery times and increase outcomes. This blog will discuss considerations, techniques, and exercises for addressing the spine in overhead athletes. (more…)

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Should I Improve My Hip Flexibility?

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Kathleen Habschmidt PT, DPT

Hip flexibility refers to the ability of the muscles surrounding your hips to lengthen and move through their full range of motion. The main muscles include hip flexors, hamstrings, glutes, and inner thigh muscles. Tightness in these areas can show up as stiffness, discomfort, or reduced mobility during activities like walking, squatting, getting up from a chair, or climbing stairs. (more…)

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Staying Comfortable in the Classroom: Five Stretches for Students and Teachers

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Courtney Fullenkamp PT, DPT

We wish all our teachers, students, and parents all the luck as they kick off a new school year. Whether you are preparing your classroom, purchasing new school supplies, trying on new gym sneakers, moving into your first dorm, or starting a technical program here at Athletico, we wish you all the best success as you begin this next year full of learning and fun. With all of the excitement of a new school year below, you will find a list of simple stretches to keep your body in tip-top shape during your time in the classroom. (more…)

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Is Walking Backwards Good for Your Health? 5 Benefits You Didn’t Expect

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Brandon Jones, PTA, BS, MBPR

Have you ever seen someone walking backwards at a park or gym and wondered why? While it might look unusual, backward walking has been practiced for decades in countries like China and Japan—and for good reason. It turns out, this simple activity can offer a wide range of health benefits. (more…)

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