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Posted on January 1, 2020 by Athletico
Once again we find ourselves coming up on a New Year, and with that benchmark comes resolutions. Just coming off the holidays can mean leaving weeks of parties, drinks and holiday treats, and perhaps a few more pounds on the scale that you might want to burn in 2020. Or, possibly you have a race or other fitness-related goal you want to accomplish this year.
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Posted on December 30, 2019 by Athletico
Our clinicians shared their expertise on a lot of topics through the Athletico blog in 2019 – from the best sleeping positions to prevent back pain to avoiding burnout during marathon training.
As we look back at the great blogs published throughout the year, we are highlighting ten topics that our readers had the most interest in – determined by engagement across our website and social networks. Read below to see what topics were trending in the Health Resource section of our website!
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Posted on December 27, 2019 by Athletico
Since Athletico’s founding in 1991, our team has been committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. This is why our teams participate in various charitable donations and volunteer efforts each year – and 2019 was no different.
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Posted on December 23, 2019 by Athletico
Changes in the weather often create noticeable joint changes for individuals with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Studies show that lower temperatures, precipitation (snow, sleet, etc.) and decreased barometric pressure are correlated with increased joint pain.
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Posted on December 20, 2019 by Stacie Cornwell, PT, DPT, OCS, Astym Cert.
You may have heard of (or saw pictures of) dry needling before. A common question for those unfamiliar with this treatment is, “does it hurt?”
The answer is yes and no; let me go into some detail of why:
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Posted on December 19, 2019 by Athletico
If your fantasy football team has made it this far, chances are you need just one more win to be named champion of your league this year.
To help you win this week’s important matchup, our very own Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT is highlighting notable player injuries inside the Athletico Injury Report. This report aims to help fantasy players start their best lineups on a weekly basis.
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Posted on December 18, 2019 by Athletico
By Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT and Maggie Nowicki, MSOT/S
Pain and injuries experienced by instrumental musicians are just as varied as music itself! Common conditions include tendinitis, nerve entrapment and bursitis, to name a few.
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Posted on December 16, 2019 by LeeAnn Hulteen, PT, Cert. MDT
The fall season is almost over for 2019, but for adults over the age of 65 the fall season never ends. According to the National Council on Aging, one out of every four older adults fall each year and of those seniors who fall, every 11 seconds they go to an ER. What’s even more alarming is that every 19 minutes someone dies from a fall related injury. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in senior citizens.1
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