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Nutrition Tips for the Teenage Athlete

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

During the school year it is common for teenage athletes to find their schedules jammed packed with class, homework, practice and competition. When students are this busy, eating can be overlooked. Sometimes meals are skipped or home-cooked meals are substituted for fast food while running from one practice to another. Proper nutrition is important as the food we eat becomes the fuel for our bodies. (more…)

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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2018: Week 9

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Athletico

We have passed the halfway mark of the NFL season, and injuries are having an impact on many fantasy football teams. (more…)

3 Trick-or-Treating Tips for a Safe and Healthy Halloween

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Athletico

With Halloween tomorrow, most parents and children are getting ready for the big day by putting up decorations, watching scary movies and finding the perfect costume for trick-or-treating. However, there is more to take into consideration before families head out to trick-or-treat. Read below for some tips on how to stay safe and healthy this Halloween. (more…)

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Making an Impact on the Physical Therapy Profession

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Athletico

National Physical Therapy Month is a great time to highlight the impact that the physical therapy industry has on the individual lives of patients as well as the community as a whole. (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2018: Week 8

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Athletico

As we enter week 8 of the NFL season, fantasy football players are making moves to ensure that their starting lineup is strong enough to get a win this week. (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2018: Week 7

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Athletico

We are almost at the half way mark of the 2018 NFL season, which means that fantasy football players need to focus on improving their record in order to make it to the playoffs. (more…)

The Emotional Impact of Injuries

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

As much as we would like to prevent injuries, they do occur. In an ideal world, an injury would not disrupt our regular activities or participation in sport. But many times injuries lead to shifts in our regular activities. For many athletes, this injury can trigger an emotional and mental response. (more…)

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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2018: Week 6

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Athletico

At this point of the football season, most fantasy football players are looking to either maintain their winning record or turn around their losing record. (more…)