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Living Life to the Fullest as an Occupational Therapist

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Athletico

Through my 20+ years of practice as an Occupational Therapist (OT), my skill set and how I apply my core knowledge of Occupational Therapy has evolved. I often get asked, “What is Occupational Therapy?” and given my personal experience, that can be a difficult question to answer in a few sentences. Since April is OT month, I thought I would take a minute to share my thoughts and experiences to provide insight on the wonderful profession of OT. (more…)

Reducing the Risks of Gardening Injuries

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Spring is arriving and with that many people are heading outdoors to get started on their gardens. Although gardening is a great activity to spend some time outdoors, it also requires the use of the hands and wrists, which means these joints are at risk for injury. (more…)

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Common Workout Myths

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Fitness and workout tips are everywhere: They can be found in magazines, TV shows, online articles, and even come within advice from friends. However, each tip seems to be different – sometimes even a contradiction of a different piece of health advice. To help you sort the fact from the fiction, read below to learn some common workout myths and truths that can help you have better, healthier and safer workouts. (more…)

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What You Should Know About Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Anne Marie Bierman, PT, DPT, SCS, CMTPT, Astym-cert

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) is a hot topic in physical therapy right now.  Even though it has been around since the 1960s, there has recently been a surge in BFR research that supports how this technique can improve patient outcomes. (more…)

Does Exercise Really Make you Happy?

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

We've all heard it before, exercise makes people happy! The runner's high – that feeling of happiness that keeps people running and training for marathons. That special energy you get after working out in a group or alone. Even the movie Legally Blonde references happiness from exercise endorphins! But is it real or just a myth? (more…)

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Preventing Cycling Arm and Hand Injuries

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Janet Apgar, OTR/L, CHT, CMTPT/DN, AIB-VRC, ASTYM-cert

As spring brings warmer weather and adds daylight hours, biking fever spreads! (more…)

The Importance of Strengthening the Gymnast’s Elbow

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Gymnastics offers a unique perspective, even allowing some athletes to see the world upside down! (more…)

An Experience with Athletic Training in Ireland

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Daniel Kunz

As an athletic trainer and a travel enthusiast, I have often thought about how to merge both of my passions. After attending a lecture on International Athletic Training at the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association annual meeting several years ago, I began researching which countries might present realistic opportunities. (more…)

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