Athletico Health Resources

The final stretch of the week for October, which will round out our partner stretching theme for the month, is called the Thai Massage Stretch. One partner will get a chest and inner arm stretch with this, while the other partner will get a slight chest and calf stretch. (more…)

To celebrate National Physical Therapy Month, Athletico is highlighting the positive impact that physical therapists have on people’s lives. From athletes trying to recover from injury to patients looking to regain mobility post-surgery, physical therapists are key members of the health care process. Not only do they provide patients with the information needed to make a recovery, but they oftentimes act as motivators throughout the process. (more…)

There are many forms of breast cancer treatment, from chemical and medicinal treatments to dietary changes and surgical options such as a mastectomy. (more…)

We are nearly half way through the 2016 NFL season, which means many Fantasy Football players are beginning to focus on their standings as they look ahead to the playoffs. (more…)

We will be performing the Revolved Forward Fold Partner Side Stretch for the third week of October. It is one of my favorites, as it stretches the sides of the body, the inner thighs, the hamstrings and the low back. (more…)

From September 24th through October 2^nd, Athletico Athletic Trainer Tyler Harris had the opportunity to travel with the U-17 Men’s National Team (MNT) to Panama City for a couple of International Friendlies. This trip was a great opportunity for Tyler and the team to get acclimated to the environment, since World Cup qualifying games will be hosted in Panama. What’s more, the team had the chance to see the venues where they will be playing during qualifying. (more…)

It is normal for questions to arise when an injured employee receives a prescription that orders work conditioning. Not only is it common for the employee to ask what work conditioning is, but the best ways to be successful in this type of program. Read below to learn more about work conditioning programs, as well as to discover the answers for some of the most frequently asked questions. (more…)

Are you suffering from pain at the bottom of the heel? It is important to identify when symptoms occur, where they occur and what the symptoms feel like in order to classify the pain as plantar fasciitis (PF). Common PF symptoms include pain with initial steps in the morning, pain with steps after prolonged rest and pain that is relieved with activity. Many patients wonder, what is causing these symptoms and why are they occurring? Also, how can physical therapy help relieve these symptoms? Discover the answer to these questions below. (more…)