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Posted on December 16, 2021 by Athletico
The 2021 football season is moving full steam ahead as teams begin to clinch their division titles. For Fantasy Football players, this also means playoffs are underway in most leagues.
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Posted on December 15, 2021 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1
The Athletico blog has many resources available to its readers about mitigating and finding relief for back pain. I intend to provide a few more ways to help manage back pain in this blog. This blog will give you a framework to help manage your symptoms and get some form of relief to allow you to live your life with less pain and give you a sense of self-efficacy to help manage your back pain symptoms.
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Posted on December 13, 2021 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
The holiday season is a joyous time of year to spend quality time with family and friends. This time of the year can be tough on the body, however. Whether you are spending more time cooking, cleaning, putting up lights, or even shoveling, it’s a good idea to remember to stretch.
Stretching can help reduce stress and improve aches and pains that may be brought on by the holidays. Here are 12 stretches you can do daily for a happy and healthy holiday season.
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Posted on December 10, 2021 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1
Sleep and proper nutrition are two of the largest day-to-day contributions to overall health and wellness. Physical activity and stress levels also make an impactful contribution to our overall health. This blog will discuss utilizing sleep and proper nutrition to help aid in performance recovery, pain reduction, mental recovery, and tissue healing.
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Posted on December 9, 2021 by Athletico
Congratulations! You made it to the end of the fantasy football regular season! As the playoffs kick off next week, it’s more important than ever to be sure your lineup is set in this win-or-go-home situation.
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Posted on December 8, 2021 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
The core is the foundation for your entire body. Your core is much more than just abdominal muscles; the core includes the whole trunk, including the front, back, sides, and pelvic floor, and it spans from your shoulder blades to your hips. Every movement for a cheerleader starts at the core. If cheerleaders are not activating the core, then all movements, including running, squatting, basket tosses, and stunting, could be weaker, slower, or lead to injury.
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Posted on December 6, 2021 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1
Here at Athletico, we have an extensive blog catalog about different exercises and applications for various ailments. Within this blog, I will highlight exercises for non-athletes. Honestly, everyone is an athlete in some form, and certain exercises can be tailored to help reach specific goals.
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Posted on December 3, 2021 by Ariss Pierce, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT
Millions of Americans undergo surgery each year. Physical therapy is one of the best healthcare decisions you can make before and after surgery to ensure you heal properly. This blog will discuss tips to help you prepare for a surgical procedure as well as what to expect after the procedure.
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