Health Resources

Physical Therapy: A New Mom’s Best-Kept Secret

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Jaclyn Cecere PT, DPT, OCS

Congratulations, you’ve just had a baby! Whether this is your first child, or you’ve had many before, taking care of yourself postpartum is just as important as taking care of your baby. Many new moms attend their six-week postpartum checkup and are cleared to do whatever they want but don’t feel ready or don’t know how to begin exercising safely again. Not to mention, new moms may be experiencing other symptoms like urinary leakage, pelvic pain, or low back pain. These symptoms are often assumed to be normal, but they can be helped with the assistance of a physical therapist. (more…)

Health Has No Age: Anaerobic Exercise for Teens, Adults, and Seniors

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Brian Whittington, PT, DPT, CMTPT

Cardiovascular disease has been the leading cause of death over the last century. Cardio exercise, also called aerobic exercise, has become popular due to its benefits for the cardiovascular system. However, aerobic exercise is not the only form of exercise. Anaerobic exercise is another form that people of all ages need to participate in to achieve optimal health. Anaerobic exercise is defined as exercise of high intensity and short duration where oxygen is not the primary energy source. Anaerobic means “without oxygen,” and instead of using oxygen as the energy source, the body uses stored energy in the muscles and fat. (more…)

Exploring a Career in PT: Is it Right for Me?

Posted on January 17, 2023 by Molly Runquist, DPT, COMT, Emory Competent, AIB-VRC

As a physical therapist, one of the first questions a patient or student will often ask, “Why did you choose physical therapy?” The answers will vary. Many physical therapists were inspired while they were recovering from a sports injury. Others watched a physical therapist assist family members through medical issues toward an improved quality of life. However, the majority come down to one resounding answer- the call to help others. I wanted to help others and teach. I didn’t want to go to school forever, and wanted a career without blood, guts, or needles. Whatever your motivation may be, keep reading below to better understand how to determine if a career in PT is right for you. (more…)

4 Signs you Could Benefit from PT

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

Physical therapy (PT) is a great treatment option for people with all sorts of ailments. In this blog, we will dive into four signs you could benefit from physical therapy treatment. Physical therapy treatment is made up of four primary components: therapeutic exercise, functional activities, neuromuscular re-education, and manual therapy. Therapeutic exercise refers to exercises designed to help address a physical problem or ailment. Functional activities are interventions that cater more to your daily activities. Getting up from a chair, walking a long distance at work or getting in and out of your car, to name a few. Neuromuscular re-education references the connection between the brain and nerves to tell the body what to do and how to do it. Finally, manual therapy is a “hands-on” treatment like deep tissue mobilization, passive range of motion, or mobilization of a joint. (more…)

How To Build a New Year Workout Plan That You’ll Really Stick To

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Brian Whittington, PT, DPT, CMTPT

By some estimates, up to 95% of New Year's resolutions are health or fitness oriented. Unfortunately, 43% of people abandon their goal after one month, and only 10% believe they will still be pursuing their health and fitness goals after three months. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to understand those are not good odds. So why do so many need help sticking to a New Year workout plan? The quick answer is found in the intention-behavior gap. (more…)

Ways to Build Better Habits This New Year

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Erik Krol, MOT, OTR/L

There has been much content written about establishing goals during the New Year. Much of the content revolves around personal finance, health, and exercise. Speaking from personal experience, oftentimes, these goals do not make it into the new year, mostly because they have never been measurable or a part of my subconscious routine, too often falling to the wayside. It wasn’t until I read, The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy that I gained a better awareness and ability to form habits that stayed with me. According to Hardy, the success of forming habits that stick is simply performing small compounding actions over a long period of time, quite literally building habits. This idea of compounding can be related to any area of interest, done gradually over time, allowing habits to form and stick. The idea of compounding can most definitely be applied to orthopedic health, wellness, and pain-free longevity if those are your goals. (more…)

From Swelling after an Injury to Static Stretches for Improved Flexibility: Top 10 Blogs of 2022

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Athletico

As the 2022 year ends, we looked back at the top ten blogs that our knowledgeable clinicians here at Athletico wrote on various topics related to injuries, the effectiveness of dry needling, the benefits of stretching, and more! (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2022: Week 17

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

It’s week 17 which signifies the end of the regular NFL season as well as the end of the fantasy football season!

To help you finish strong in your league, Athletico’s Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT is 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 helps fantasy players start their best lineup on a weekly basis.

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