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Cheerleading: Fact vs. Fiction

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Sarah Canciller

Cheerleading is rising in popularity and its composition has changed significantly over the decades. Despite its popularity, there are still many things people don’t know about cheerleading. While some wonder if cheerleading is even a sport, others wonder if it could actually be the most dangerous sport. To help answer some of these questions, we are separating the cheerleading facts from fiction below: (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 11 2016

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Athletico

We are entering Week 11 of the NFL season, which means that the playoffs are just a couple of weeks away for many Fantasy Football leagues. Throughout this football season, Athletico’s Athletic Trainer Jacob Dailey has been offering insights into notable player injuries in order to help Fantasy players make decisions about their starting lineups. These insights, dubbed the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, provide a roundup of some of the top injuries impacting teams around the league. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Tricep and Lat Wall Stretch

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Athletico

We are at the half way point for November! Week three is a Tricep and Lat Wall Stretch with the foam roller. You will also get a massage on the underside of the arms with this stretch. (more…)

3 Ways to Stay Motivated for a Healthy Lifestyle

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Athletico

Many of us set health and wellness goals that we end up falling short of achieving. After all, how many times have you said, “I’ll start my diet on Monday,” or “I’ll begin exercising next week.” (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 10 2016

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Athletico

As we head into Week 10 of the NFL season, many Fantasy Football players are trying to position their teams for the playoffs. To help Fantasy team owners put together the best lineup before trade deadlines pass, Athletico’s Athletic Trainer Jacob Dailey is offering insights into notable player injuries. These insights are put together in the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Arm Sweeps on Foam Roller

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Athletico

For the second week of November we will be performing an Arm Sweeps stretch on the foam roller. It provides a stretch through the arms and pectoral muscles (chest). This stretch requires a foam roller to perform. If you have difficulty getting up and down from the floor, or any shoulder injuries, please skip this week’s stretch. (more…)

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Tips for Protecting the Hands this Thanksgiving

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Athletico

For many, Thanksgiving dinner is the largest and most complicated meal produced all year. Although I've been enjoying the spoils of the Thanksgiving meal for years, only recently have I been hosting the holiday for my family. This has helped me realize how physically challenging and laborious it is to cook a meal of this proportion. As a Certified Hand Therapist and aspiring home cook, I wanted to pass on a few tips for protecting our hands during this time of year. (more…)

The Job Search: Dress to Impress

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Athletico

Your appearance can have a big impact on the overall impression you give at your first in-person interview. Although we touched on dress in the previous post on interviewing, it can be such an important part of the job search process that it deserves a little more attention. Since you want to send a positive and professional message, you should make it a priority to plan out the outfit and accessories you will wear to the interview. For some help, check out some tips on how you can achieve a professional look below: (more…)