Health Resources

Benefits of an Arm Care Program for Overhead Athletes in the Off-Season

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Vanessa Retondo, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. We’re hanging up our bats and gloves, coaches are making their rosters and checking them twice, and soon, our mounds and dugouts will be lightly covered in a fresh blanket of snow. ‘Tis the season – the off-season, that is. While we’re filling our bellies with holiday cookies and taking that much-needed break from throwing, giving our arm the TLC it deserves after carrying us through the season is important. In fact, the best gift we could give our arm is a comprehensive arm care program. (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2023: Week 16

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

As most leagues close out their season this weekend, there’s a good chance that if you’ve made it this far, you’re just one more win away from being named champion. Athletico’s Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, ASTYM Cert. is helping fantasy players decide who to sit and who to start in this must-win week, highlighting notable player injuries that may impact your Fantasy Football team. (more…)

What Is Physical Therapy?

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, AIB-VRC

Many have heard the term “physical therapy” before, but while you may be familiar with this practice by name, there are still misconceptions out there about what physical therapy actually is. Traditionally, physical therapy is thought of as a plan of treatment for those who have undergone surgery or professional athletes experiencing a career-altering injury. While physical therapists do treat this population, physical therapy is so much more! Physical therapy is a practice that looks to provide personalized care to patients who are looking to relieve pain, improve range of motion and strength and to get back to their previous level of function. (more…)

3 Ways To Avoid Holiday Stress

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Chelsea Silva, PT, DPT

The holiday season is a busy time of the year, and with that often comes stress. While we would prefer to enjoy the celebrations, family time, and joy that accompanies the season, we can sometimes find ourselves spending time stressing over expectations, finances, and busy schedules instead. Here are three ways to help manage the stress that accompanies the holidays so you can get back to enjoying this magical time of year! (more…)

Common Men’s Health Concerns A Physical Therapist Can Treat

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Nate Mancillas, PT, DPT, MS CSCS

As a men’s health physical therapist, I am often asked “What exactly do you treat?” I typically have to think of a response because in actuality, there is no easy answer; men's health physical therapy is a resource that can address a wide range of issues. From pain management to mobility enhancement, it’s a holistic approach that can help you lead a healthier, happier life. Here are a few ways that we often help our patients.

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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2023: Week 15

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

As teams begin to secure their division titles for the season, Fantasy Football players are watching closely as playoffs are underway in most leagues. Athletico’s Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, ASTYM Cert. is helping fantasy players advance to the next round of the playoffs by highlighting notable player injuries that may be impacting your Fantasy Football team. These insights are put together to create the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, which aims to help fantasy players decide who to sit and who to start. (more…)

Signs Of A Stroke: 5 Symptoms To Watch Out For

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, AIB-VRC

According to the CDC, over 795,000 people have a stroke every year. It is very important to be able to quickly identify if this is happening to you or someone around you. Here are five critical symptoms to be on the lookout for when identifying a stroke: (more…)

4 Coping Techniques For When The Holiday Season Feels Overwhelming

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Paige Nelson, PT, DPT, OCS

As many of us know, the holiday season is a time filled with joy and cheer, but it can also bring about feelings of stress, anxiety, guilt and even grief in some cases. In addition to being out of our usual routine due to hosting family or traveling, it can also be challenging to continue healthy habits. We might find ourselves surrounded by family and loved ones with different expectations or views of the world, and it is very easy to feel stressed in these situations. Below are some strategies to help when the holidays start to feel a bit overwhelming. (more…)