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Is Back Pain Common in Cheerleading?

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Cheerleading is a common sport in high schools and universities but it is also popular as a competitive all-star sport. These all-star teams are often a variety of ages, they can be co-ed, and the teams practice multiple days per week for competitions. Due to the nature of the sport, cheerleaders are more susceptible to certain injuries, including low back pain. (more…)

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7 PT-Approved Travel Tips

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Athletico

When gearing up for traveling – either by plane or car – it’s important that your journey doesn’t wipe you out before your rest and relaxation begins. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when traveling that can help you keep your joints and muscles happy: (more…)

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Why Does My Leg Hurt?

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Athletico

A pain in the leg can be a real problem, especially for endurance athletes looking to train for their next race. Identifying the cause of the pain is a good first step in learning how to heal the injury and prevent it from recurring. Read below to learn about three common leg injuries, including symptoms, causes and treatment options: (more…)

Why am I Dizzy?

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Athletico

Dizziness is among the most common reasons patients visit the emergency room, with more than 85 different conditions that can cause this symptom.1 One of most common causes for their dizziness that individuals seek emergency care for is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BBPV. About 50 percent of all dizziness in the older population is due to Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), and accounts for 20 percent of dizziness across all ages.2 (more…)

4 Tips to Prevent Back Pain While Working From Home

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Malvika Sampath, PT, DPT

It seems like every company is going digital, therefore less face time and more computer time. This means an opportunity for employees to work from home. The perks of working from home are good for those who are lucky enough to do this – you get to roll out of bed, wear your pjs, have a constant supply of snacks, and potentially lay on the couch with your laptop while getting paid. At the same time, the consequences could mean bad posture that leads to back pain. Here are some tips that will help keep you pain free while working at home: (more…)

Expert Running Tips: Exercises from Athletico’s Endurance Team

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Athletico

Whether you are training for a 5k or a marathon, it is common for runners to experience soreness and/or tightness during training. To help with this, we reached out to our endurance team to ask about their top exercises for runners. Read below to see their recommendations: (more…)

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Exercising in the Heat? Take this Quiz!

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

As the summer months heat up, so do many people’s outdoor exercise routines. However, exercising outdoors in the summertime can put you at risk for overheating. Take the quiz below to find out how much you know about protecting yourself from heat illness. (more…)

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Are Injuries Common for Dancers?

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Alyssa Hartley, PT, DPT, CMTPT

A lot of athleticism is required to be a professional dancer. In every genre of dance, the goal is to maintain movement with grace and composure while on stage, never breaking performance. But the audience does not see the pain, grit and rehab behind the scenes, especially when a dancer sustains an injury. (more…)