A Team Approach to Concussion Care for Hockey Players
Posted on by Concussion Team at Athletico
By Andrew Wyman, MS, ATC, ITAT and Kathryn Semlow, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
It is no secret that the topic of concussions is at the forefront of athletics these days. With the Ice Hockey season already underway at the professional and youth levels, it is important to keep an eye on players following collisions, hits into the boards and impacts on the ice for possible concussions.
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Stretches to Improve Flexibility for Wrestlers
Posted on by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Wrestling is a sport that requires practice, discipline and an incredible amount of strength as well as flexibility. Let’s take a closer look at some of the best stretches wrestlers can perform to enhance this flexibility and decrease their risk of injury.
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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2018: Week 15
Posted on by Athletico
The fantasy football playoffs are in full swing, which means there’s no room for errors for those hoping to come in first place in their league.
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How to Make the Most of Your Time at CSM
Posted on by Athletico
The American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) is right around the corner. There are many things for attendees to do at the event, from networking to taking advantage of learning opportunities.
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Common Gamer Injuries & Treatment Options
Posted on by Louis Fabicon, OT, CHT
Hai Lam. Paul “sOAZ” Boyer. Clinton Loomis. While these names do not have the same mass recognition as popular athletes like Lebron James, Drew Brees, or even Mitch Trubisky, they certainly are recognized as the best in their sport. Not just any sport, but “esports,” if you will. Their offensive weapons aren’t balls, bats or sticks, but rather keyboards, headsets and hand-held controllers. Instead of defeating their opponent on an athletic field, their fields of play lie in the digital battlefields of games such as Defense of the Ancients (DOTA), League of Legends and Warcraft 3. These men were once at the height of their game. Veritable legends. Unfortunately their ascent into gaming immortality was cut short by upper extremity (UE) injuries from overuse and improper ergonomics.
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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2018: Week 14
Posted on by Athletico
The playoffs are here for many fantasy football leagues, which means a win is necessary this week in order to move onto the next round.
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Simple, Safe & Smart: Snow Removal Tips
Posted on by Margaret Moraw, OTR/L, CHT
Big beautiful white flakes are coating the crab apple tree outside the bay window. It is such a beautiful way to start a Saturday morning while sipping coffee. The beauty of the snow is mesmerizing, but then reality hits. There are groceries to be bought, sporting events to compete in and a birthday party to attend. That means this beautiful, mesmerizing snow is soon going to be the bane of a home dwellers existence.
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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2018: Week 13
Posted on by Athletico
With the playoffs right around the corner in many fantasy football leagues, starting the right lineup is more important than ever as we head into week 13.
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