Health Resources

Common Hip Injuries in Dancers

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Emily Becker, PT, DPT

Hip injuries in dancers comprise about 17.2% of all muscular and bony injuries. These injuries are often hard to diagnose because many have overlapping signs and symptoms. Injuries can occur for a variety of reasons. Some injuries are traumatic from a fall, contact, or another impact like a fracture or an avulsion (where a muscle can yank on its bony attachment and pull some bone loose). Additional injuries can come from overuse and result in tendinitis (or other tendinopathies), bursitis, snapping hip, strain, or a labral tear. Some are bony, like Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI) or dysplasia. Whatever the cause, a hip injury can be frustrating for a dancer. (more…)

Tips from a PT: How to Perfect the Squat

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Kathleen Warner PT, DPT, OCS

Squats are a foundational exercise movement. When you squat, you move at multiple joints via the action of several major muscle groups. A squat involves a hip hinge and bending at the knee and ankle. A squat is also a functional movement. Every time you sit down in a chair or get up from a seated position, you move through a squat pattern. Despite the familiarity of this movement pattern, it is easy to make errors with your squat form. So here are some tips to help you squat better (and maybe even with less pain or less risk of injury). (more…)

Is Home Therapy Right for Me?

Posted on November 5, 2021 by LeeAnn Hulteen, PT, Cert. MDT

• Are you planning an elective surgery?
• Do you have difficulty accessing rooms in your house or leaving your home due to an injury?
• Is transportation to and from medical appointments difficult or inconsistent?
• Do you have a busy schedule and find yourself canceling scheduled appointments?
• Are you easily distracted by others around you or intimidated by equipment in a clinic setting?

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2021: Week 9

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Athletico

Now, more than halfway through the 2021 season, brutal bye weeks and some season-ending player injuries have left fantasy football players scrambling to adjust their lineups. (more…)

What is Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome?

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

Most people have heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, a wrist and hand condition that causes tingling, numbness, and pain from nerve compression in the wrist and fingers. Still, there is also has a lesser-known condition, ulnar tunnel syndrome, which can have similar symptoms. Ulnar tunnel syndrome is when the ulnar nerve is compressed as it enters the wrist between two bones of the wrist. Compression of the ulnar nerve can also occur at the elbow and cause the same symptoms. Most people have probably experienced the not-so-funny occurrence of when the “funny bone” is bumped. In reality, this is when the ulnar nerve is quickly compressed on the humerus bone, and if you’ve had this happen, you may experience shooting pain, tingling, and numbness. (more…)

Returning to Workouts After an Illness

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

The response to flu, colds, or bronchitis is varied, and individuals may be affected differently. A cold can present varying symptoms and severity, including sore throat, coughing, sneezing, fatigue, fever, and more. How do you know when to return to your workouts after being sick? This blog will discuss a few physical therapist-approved tips to help you get back to your favorite activities. (more…)

4 Reasons Why I Love Being a Physical Therapist

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Tony Matoska, PT, DPT, CMPT

I decided to become a physical therapist a long time ago when I shadowed a local physical therapist for a week. During that week, I was able to see the wide variety of patients he was able to help and guide through their recovery. He saw young and old, athletic and deconditioned, and confident and anxious. This was when I realized the tremendous impact a physical therapist can have on a patient’s life. From there, I fully committed to becoming a physical therapist, and now I’m well into my sixth year of working as one for Athletico. Being that it’s National Physical Therapy Month, I sat down and reflected on the many reasons why I love my job. (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2021: Week 8

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Athletico

As we approach the midpoint of the 2021 season, we continue to see significant player injuries impacting many fantasy football teams. (more…)