Health Resources

Best Sleeping Positions for your Neck and Back

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

In my experience as a physical therapist, one of the most common reasons patients seek out physical therapy is due to pain of the spine. Although certain factors related to neck or back pain are outside of our control (such as aging or arthritis), there are many factors that we do have influence over – including sleeping position.

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Stretch of the Week: Curtsy Shin Stretch

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Athletico

For the second week of January, we will be performing a Curtsy Shin Stretch. You will feel this stretch in the muscles from the bottom of your knee to the top of your foot. (more…)

Winter Workouts: Cold Weather Considerations

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Winter is here and the weather is cold and snowy, but your workouts do not have to stop. Cold weather athletes participate in events that include skiing, cold weather running and triathlons. (more…)

5 PT-Approved Life Hacks for Healthier Days

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Athletico

When setting health goals, it is important to keep in mind that these changes don’t happen overnight. Rather, becoming healthier is a lifestyle change that needs to be maintained. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Seated Shin Stretch

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Athletico

Happy New Year everyone! I can’t believe it’s already 2018! Have you set any goals for yourself for the coming year? Hopefully one of them is to add more stretching to your life! (more…)

Athletico Gives Back: 2017 Year in Review

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Athletico

Athletico is committed to providing personal and professional growth opportunities for our staff through our involvement with numerous charitable organizations. Through these opportunities, our enthusiastic and dynamic staff take an active role in building better communities where we live and work. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Trapezius Release Self-Massage

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Athletico

For 2017’s final stretch, we will actually be performing a self-massage. You will need a tennis ball or something similar, as well as the corner of a wall to perform this Trapezius Release technique. (more…)

Stretches to Keep Santa Injury-Free on Christmas Eve

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Athletico

Santa Clause may only work one night a year, but his job is so important that he cannot risk injury during his journey across the globe to deliver gifts on Christmas Eve. (more…)