Health Resources

Your PLAN for an Injury-Free Summer Dance Intensive

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Athletico

For many dancers, summers are filled with morning to evening dance classes. Sometimes learning new styles, other times perfecting their technique in a familiar style. Often these summer dance intensives are away from home allowing the dancer to stay in a dormitory and meet new friends who have the same passion. Auditions for these programs are held months in advance and attention from renowned dance teachers may arise from this experience. (more…)

Global Medical Brigades: Nicaragua

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Athletico

This trip down to Nicaragua was my first time ever doing anything like this, and I do have to say, it was one of the most eye-opening experiences I have ever had. In three days, we served over 1000 members of the San Luis de Limay community. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Chair Lunge

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Athletico

The final week of June is upon us. Let's end it with a great stretch called the Chair Lunge!

This stretch will work on the hip flexor muscle group that can shorten from sitting too much. You will need a chair for this stretch, preferably one without wheels. If your chair has wheels, make sure they are locked in place. (more…)

US Soccer: U15 Girls National Team

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Athletico

During the third camp of 2016 for the U-15 Girls’ National Team (GNT) in Portland, Oregon, I had the opportunity of working with the same coaches I worked with last spring in Carson, California. I was also able to work with some of the same players, so it was a great opportunity to see how they had improved and matured over the past year. (more…)

Athletico Physical Therapy, For Kids!

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Amy Swain

Many people see or hear Athletico Physical Therapy and relate our name to the treatment of athletes or joint replacement rehabilitation. However, Athletico offers a variety of quality care options, including Pediatric Physical Therapy! (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Seated Piriformis Stretch

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Athletico

Happy summer! It's the third week of June and we are continuing our theme of chair stretches.

I hope you have been allowing yourself some time each day to take a break from sitting and stretch! This week we will learn a seated piriformis stretch. This will target not only the piriformis, but also the gluteal and outer hip muscles, which can become tight when we sit for long periods of time. You will need a chair for this stretch, preferably one without wheels. If your chair has wheels, make sure they are locked in place. (more…)

US Soccer: U-17 Men’s National Team goes to India

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Matt Zalewski

From May 11^th -26^th the U-17 Men’s National Team participated in the first every international youth soccer tournament held in the country of India.  India also happens to be the host country for the 2000’s age cycle world cup to be held in October of 2017. (more…)

Copa America Centenario 2016

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Mike Overturf

Athletico's involvement with Copa America Centenario

At 100 years old, the Copa America Centenario is the oldest international continental “football” competition. For the first time it is being played on American soil, having only been played in South America in the past. (more…)