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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2019: Week 14

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Athletico

The playoffs are either beginning or already underway in many fantasy football leagues, which means a victory is needed in order to move onto the next round. To help your team advance, our very own Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT is providing updates on player injuries that are impacting teams around the league via the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report. (more…)

What Is Hip Arthroscopy?

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Paige Gibbens, PT, DPT, MHA

Currently, hip arthroscopy is a hot topic in the world of orthopedic medicine. Hip arthroscopies are becoming more popular as they are minimally invasive and may delay the need for hip replacement. Physical therapy prior to hip arthroscopy and after hip arthroscopy is a critical component to ensure advances in quality of life and function. So, what is hip arthroscopy? (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2019: Week 13

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Athletico

Don’t forget to adjust your fantasy football lineup before sitting down at the Thanksgiving dinner table this week. To help you earn in a win in week 13, our very own Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, is providing insights into notable injuries impacting players across the league. These insights can be found in the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, which is a resource to help fantasy football players start their best lineups on a weekly basis. (more…)

Busy & Dizzy: Treating Dizziness with Physical Therapy

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Molly Runquist, DPT, COMT, Emory Competent, AIB-VRC

Nearly 40 percent of U.S. adults experience vertigo at least once in their lifetime.¹ Symptoms may include feeling as if the room is spinning or just a general lightheadedness. Either way, these symptoms may interfere with your life. Complaints can vary in severity, but may be so severe that you are unable to work. (more…)

Healing and Recovery Timeline Following ACL Surgery

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Athletico

Healing time and recovery following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery may be based on multiple factors, which can encompass everything from prior fitness level to activity goals, surgical procedure, and post-operative protocol guidelines. However, there are a few general guidelines common to many patients, and the timeline below offers a reference for post-surgical expectations following an ACL injury. (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2019: Week 12

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Athletico

Player injuries and bye weeks are making it tougher to get a win as we progress through the fantasy football season. If you are still deciding on who to sit and who to start in week 12, check out the tips highlighted below in the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report. Our very own Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, puts together these tips on a weekly basis to help fantasy football players start their best lineup. (more…)

Give the Gift of Fall Prevention for the Holidays

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Molly Runquist, DPT, COMT, Emory Competent, AIB-VRC

The holidays are fast approaching! With all the yummy food and many miles to travel also comes time with our families. Many of us will visit our aging parents or grandparents, and amidst conversations around jobs or children, we may find ourselves hearing about an injury or fall that has occurred. (more…)

Whiplash: Symptoms and Treatment Options

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Athletico

When one hears the word “Whiplash,” it’s possible that the first image that comes to mind is the academy award winning movie starring J.K. Simmons as a controversial music instructor. It’s far more likely however, that one’s primary thoughts immediately turn to the association this word has with neck pain, trauma and more specifically, a motor vehicle accident (MVA). Given the tumultuous, unrelenting “lessons” inflicted on his jazz students throughout the film, a case could be made that it accurately describes both the mental abuse suffered by the aspiring students, as well as the pain associated with this disorder. (more…)

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