Stretch of the Week: Simple Trapezius Stretch
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The holidays can be stressful and many of us hold our stress in our shoulders, causing headaches and clenching of the jaw. This is why December’s weekly stretches will focus on the upper trapezius and muscles along the side of the neck.
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4 Tips to Stay Healthy While Holiday Shopping
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The Holiday season is in full swing, which means both stores and online retailers will be busy with shoppers through the New Year.
Great deals on gifts are out there! Whether you’re going to stores or opting for online shopping due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you could also be putting your body at risk for injury. Fortunately, there are things that can be done to prevent these injuries for occurring. Read below for four tips to stay injury-free this holiday shopping season.
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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 13
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At this point of the fantasy football season, starting lineups must be flawless in order to advance in the playoffs.
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Stretch of the Week: Inner Thigh Massage
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For the final week of November we will be performing an Inner Thigh Self Massage, which will also incorporate a slight spinal twist stretch.
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Jaw Pain? What You Need to Know about TMD
Posted on by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
The temporomandibular joint is the joint where your jaw attaches to the temple of the skull. It is a hinge joint that allows you to move your jaw up and down, and side to side. This joint is essential for guiding mandibular motion such as chewing, swallowing and speaking.
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Stretch of the Week: Frog Stretch
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For the fourth week of our inner thigh series this November, we will be performing the Frog Stretch. You will feel this stretch from your inner groin to your inner knee. You will need a yoga mat or a blanket for this stretch.
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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 12
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There is one thing fantasy football players must do before digging in to turkey this Thanksgiving: adjust their lineups.
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Barre Workouts: Learn the Benefits and Limitations
Posted on by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Barre workouts have been around for a while. You may be curious; maybe you’ve tried a class; maybe you’re scared to try a class because you aren’t a “ballerina” or, maybe you don’t see the appeal of this workout. Whichever you are, it’s important to learn the concepts of Barre so you know the benefits and limitations of this workout!
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