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Posted on December 20, 2017 by Athletico
For the third week of December we will be performing a Supine Trapezius Stretch. Supine means lying face up, so this stretch will be performed on the floor. It will stretch your Trapezius muscle, the smaller muscles along the side of your neck, and muscles of the chest.
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Posted on December 14, 2017 by Athletico
Fantasy football teams that have made it to the playoffs have no room for errors as we approach week 15 of the NFL season.
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Posted on December 13, 2017 by Athletico
For the second week of December, we will be performing the Self Trapezius Traction Stretch. You will feel this stretch in your upper trapezius, the muscles in the side of your neck and also a little bit into your bicep.
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Posted on December 12, 2017 by Athletico
Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians incur work-related musculosketal (WRMSDs) disorders in numbers significantly higher than the general working population.
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Posted on December 11, 2017 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
It is estimated that the average adult has between 1 and 6 colds each year,1 but athletes who engage in heavy training and competition may suffer more frequent colds.2
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Posted on December 8, 2017 by Athletico
Smartphones and tablets are likely to be a top gift this holiday season. While most people will be excited to unwrap these gadgets so they can start texting and downloading apps, they should also be aware of tech-related injuries that can occur with the use of these devices.
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Posted on December 7, 2017 by Athletico
Many fantasy football leagues are in the midst of the playoffs as we enter week 14 of the NFL season.
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Posted on December 6, 2017 by Athletico
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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