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Posted on April 4, 2025 by Melissa S. Walker, MPT, CLT
The idea of summer events may seem far away, but race day will be here before you know it. Now is the time to evaluate your fitness level and plan for the upcoming race season. Here are some ideas on how to determine your baseline fitness and how to build your spring training.
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Posted on April 2, 2025 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.
Life gets busy, and sometimes, making time for yourself can be difficult. Fitting in a quick workout can be challenging with limited time and energy. No need to fret, though, because you can build strength and endurance right from the comfort of your home with just a few basic movements. No fancy equipment or expensive gym membership required—just 20 minutes a few times a week, and you will be on your road to a better, healthier you. Let’s take a look at these great exercises.
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Posted on March 31, 2025 by Kait Bonner, PT, DPT
Shoulder pain is the third most common pain complaint, following lower back and knee pain, with women being more likely to experience shoulder pain than men. Common causes of shoulder pain include tendon inflammation or tears, arthritis, fractures, and instability. Instability occurs when excessive shoulder mobility results in a lack of stability, often resulting in pain, popping sensation, feeling of the shoulder “giving out,” partial dislocations, weakness, and a “dead arm” feeling. Athletes who perform repeated overhead movements are at an increased risk of developing shoulder instability.
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Posted on March 19, 2025 by Brandon Jones, PTA, BS, MBPR
If you’ve ever felt drained at the end of the day, wondering if you can keep up with the pace, you’re not alone. Many PTs feel this way, but at Athletico, we believe no clinician should have to sacrifice their well-being for their career. Burnout is a widespread issue in the physical therapy industry - high patient loads, demanding schedules, and administrative burdens leave many PTs feeling emotionally and physically drained. At Athletico, we recognize these challenges and are committed to supporting our clinicians with manageable workloads, strong leadership support, and a culture that prioritizes well-being. In this blog, we will share five strategies to help prevent burnout and maintain a fulfilling career in physical therapy.
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Posted on March 17, 2025 by Ali Nasreddine, OTR/L, OTD
Ergonomics is about how your surroundings and personal habits affect your risk of muscle and joint injuries. These injuries can happen in different parts of the body and may be caused by repeating the same movements, working in uncomfortable temperatures, or using poorly placed equipment. Stress and personal beliefs can also play a role, especially because these injuries often develop over time.
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Posted on March 14, 2025 by Paige Gibbens, PT, DPT, MHA
Within the healthcare system, it can feel like there’s a lot of jargon out there, making it difficult to make sense of your symptoms and the available treatment options. Understanding what is going on when you are in pain is comforting and allows for a better understanding of treatment plans. The hip, specifically, is a very complicated joint with many abbreviations and terms that require further explanation. Below, you will find definitions and understanding of FAI, IFI, THA, acetabulum, labrum, and dysplasia – all common medical terms pertaining to the hip.
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Posted on March 12, 2025 by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, AIB-VRC
Congratulations! You passed your NPTE and are officially a licensed physical therapist. After years of hard work, you’re ready to begin your career. During your clinical rotations, you were probably exposed to a variety of conditions, helping you to discover which patient populations you enjoy treating the most. One of the best ways to ensure long-term job satisfaction is to build a caseload that aligns with your interests. But how can you shape your schedule when you never know what types of diagnoses will walk through the door?
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Posted on March 10, 2025 by Melissa S. Walker, MPT, CLT
After a long session of pool intervals, swimmers can greatly benefit from reaching for the foam roller to aid in recovery. Foam rolling benefits for swimmers include relieving muscle pain caused by trigger points, increasing flexibility to overtightened muscle groups, promoting relaxation post-workout, and helping the recovery process by increasing blood flow, oxygen, and lymphatic circulation.
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