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At-Home Exercises for Skiers

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Skiing is a great winter sport for people of all ages. However as with any sport, there is a risk for injury. For most people, skiing is an activity that they get to participate in only a few times each year. This means the body is not able to remain as conditioned for this activity, which can lead to injuries. Skiing tends to place more stress on the lower body – specifically the knee. This can result in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries. That said, the upper body can also be injured if a skier falls landing on their arm or shoulder. Thankfully there are some exercises that can easily be performed at home to try to decrease the risk of these injuries.

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Tips for Preventing Common Skiing Injuries

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Skiing is a popular outdoor winter activity that we tend to hear a lot about during the Winter Olympic Games. With the Winter Olympics occurring in PyeongChang this year, it is expected that the skiing will be making headlines in the coming weeks – from discussing amazing performances to unpredictable injuries. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Assisted Toe Touch Stretch

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Athletico

Welcome to February, our partner stretch month! With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we are going to grab our favorite person and help each other stretch! (more…)

Common Figure Skating Injuries

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

I am a self-proclaimed Olympics junkie! I love that we get to highlight athletes of all sports and countries and come together to cheer for the USA! (more…)

Live with Athletico: PT & OT Career Twitter Chat Roundup

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Athletico

Athletico’s recent Twitter Chat, “Live with Athletico: PT & OT Careers” tapped the insights of Mark Kaufman, Athletico President and CEO, to discuss the current and future landscape of the physical and occupational therapy professions. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Shin Massage with Foam Roller

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Athletico

For January’s last stretch of the week, we will be performing a Shin Massage with a Foam Roller. This is also an abdominal exercise, so you will get two for one with this stretch! (more…)

Who is at Risk for Jumper’s Knee?

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Sports that involve high levels of running and jumping can leave athletes at increased risk for certain injuries. Basketball is an example of a sport that can predispose athletes to knee pain. Several studies have shown that the knee is the most common site of injury reported in adolescent basketball players, both male and female.^1,2 (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Kneeling Shin Stretch

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Athletico

For the fourth week of January, we will be performing a Kneeling Shin Stretch with a foam roller. (more…)