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3 Habits For A Healthy Heart

Posted on by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1
Heart Disease kills between 650,000 and 700,000 people every year. The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that about 90% of these deaths were preventable through education and action. Having a healthy heart (outside genetic issues) takes work and some thoughtfulness. Here are some healthy habits you can do to get your ticker in shape and potentially add years to your life. (more…)

Hand Therapy Is For All Ages: Can Kids Benefit From Hand Therapy?

Posted on by Rose M. Heacock-Smith, MOT, OTR/L
Being a mom of two toddlers, I know how easily injuries happen in children as they learn to explore their world. While we want to keep our children bubble-wrapped so they never have to experience pain, the Occupational Therapist in me realizes how important it is for their brain development to explore their world. My kids have amazed me at how easy it is to get a finger stuck in a toy or while racing outside to play, the door pinches the hand, or the fall during a sport-like activity leaves my little one clutching his/her arm. (more…)

Foot Injuries in Rhythmic Gymnasts

Posted on by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which gymnasts perform on a floor with an apparatus: either a hoop, ball, rope, ribbon, or club. The sport combines dance and gymnastics and requires strong, flexible, coordinated athletes. Due to the nature of the sport and the repetition during practice and performing, the most common area of injury for rhythmic gymnasts is the foot. (more…)

What Does Physical Therapy Look Like After A Concussion?

Posted on by Steve Middleton PT, DPT, MTC, ATC
Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries, are an unfortunately common occurrence in sports, affecting as many as 3 million athletes per year. Concussions can cause immediate impairments, but newer research has also identified the risk for long-term complications, especially as the person suffers multiple concussions. Even with an increased emphasis on concussion recognition, only about 50% of sports-related concussions are reported and treated. (more…)

Is It Too Late To Improve My Balance?

Posted on by Rebecca Pudvah PT, DPT, CSCS, OCS
Is it too late to improve my balance? Is it safe for me to climb stairs or hike off-road? Once I start using a cane, will I ever be able to go back? These questions can occupy your brain and keep you up at night. Fortunately, here at Athletico, we have some answers for you. Keep reading for more information to help keep you and your loved ones safe and steady on their feet! (more…)

I’m a Physical Therapist, and These Are 3 Reasons Why I Swear By Dry Needling For My Patients

Posted on by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, AIB-VRC
When someone comes to physical therapy, what exactly are they looking for? The likely answer is to feel better in the quickest amount of time possible. As a new physical therapist, I often opted for manual therapy techniques to help relieve muscle tightness for my patients. Then, I started to add an instrument-assisted technique called Graston to the mix. I later learned about dry needling from my manager, and I saw many of my patients benefit from adding dry needling to their plan of care. What exactly is dry needling, though? And is it right for you? (more…)

Heart Healthy: Take Care Of Your Body’s Most Important Muscle

Posted on by Zachary Vandenberg, DPT
Your heart is the body’s most vital muscle. Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle is essential for overall well-being, and physical therapists (PTs) play a crucial role in addressing cardiovascular concerns and overcoming pain barriers that may hinder exercise. (more…)

More Than Kegels: 4 Things You Didn’t Know About Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Posted on by Jaclyn Cecere PT, DPT, OCS
Everyone has pelvic floor muscles that support their pelvic organs, help you control bowel and bladder functions, and aid in sexual functions. These muscles can be exercised like any other muscle in your body. When you think about pelvic floor exercises, most people think of Kegels, but you might be surprised to learn that not everyone should do them. There are many causes of pelvic floor dysfunction, thus, many reasons why one might seek pelvic health physical therapy. Some common conditions that can be treated with the help of a pelvic health physical therapist include urinary or fecal incontinence, constipation, frequent urination, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, pain with intercourse, and issues experienced both pre- and postpartum. (more…)
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