Take Care of Your Injury Sooner Rather Than Later
Posted on by Athletico
We've all been there at one point or another. Dealing with daily pain can be a constant ritual of our day just like eating breakfast or combing your hair. (more…)
What’s the Bump on My Foot?
Posted on by Dorothy Cohee
Have you ever noticed a bump on the top of your foot or along the side of your big toe? What is it? (more…)
Stretch of the Week: Cobra on the Wall
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The final back bending exercise for January is an advanced stretch called Cobra on the Wall. It is similar to the stretch highlighted in the first week of January, but with the assistance of a wall. (more…)
Stretch of the Week: Basic Bridge
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We are into the third week of January! I hope your back muscles are feeling stronger and the muscles along the front or your body are feeling more flexible! (more…)
Coaching Body Contact in Hockey: Defense & Working the Boards
Posted on by Steve Chmielewski, PT, DPT, Level 5 USA Hockey Coach
Hockey is a graceful game that requires players to participate in manner that requires body contact regardless of whether checking is permitted. Any avid hockey player can acknowledge the difference between a “body check” and “body contact” but occasionally the line can be blurred when a player’s skill level is questionable and when an official’s subjective interpretation is applied to the game. (more…)
Stretch of the Week: Locust
Posted on by Athletico
Week two of January is another beginner level therapeutic back bend called Locust. Locust helps to strengthen the hamstrings, glutes and lumbar musculature, building on last week’s Cobra stretch. As a warm up, you can do a few Cobra stretches prior to performing the Locust. If you missed last week’s stretch, you can find instructions here.
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Snow Shoveling Stretches
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Snow is beautiful when falling to the ground, but it is hard work to clear it out of the way. To keep from getting too sore, try these three exercises after shoveling all of that snow.
(more…) Stretch of the Week: Cobra Pose
Posted on by Athletico
Welcome to 2016!! I hope everyone had a great holiday and happy start to the New Year! This is a time for new beginnings, new goals and I'm sure many of you have made some kind of health or fitness goal. Stretching is an easy thing to add to your routine and I hope you decide to dedicate time each week to it! (more…)
