Stretch of the Week: Sole of the Foot Stretch
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For the second week of September we will be performing the Sole of the Foot Stretch with a chair.
This exercise will stretch all the muscles on the bottom of the foot. Plus, this is a bonus stretch because it gets into the calf muscles as well! You will need a steady folding chair and a bit of wall space for this stretch.
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6 Things to Know Before Completing an FCE
Posted on by Matt Weirich OTR/L, CEAS, MS
If you have filed a workers’ compensation claim, you may be asked to participate in a functional capacity evaluation (FCE) during your recovery process.
Before taking this evaluation, however, it is important to understand what to expect. Although there are several different reasons as to why someone may be referred to complete an FCE, the article below will provide a basic understanding:
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Baseball and Softball: Pain After Pitching
Posted on by Paul Kohler, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Some discomfort in the throwing arm is common after a pitching session. After all, consistent overhead throwing is hard on the shoulder and elbow. But what is normal discomfort? What pains should be concerning to baseball/softball athletes? What pains should be examined by a professional? Find out more with the guide below:
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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 1
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The NFL season begins tonight, but there is still time for Fantasy Football players to make adjustments to their lineups before kickoff.
To ease the decision process for those adjusting their lineups, we are highlighting tips from Athletico’s Athletic Trainer Jacob Dailey throughout the NFL season. These tips are put together to create the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, which is a weekly roundup that sheds light on notable injuries throughout the league.
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Stretch of the Week: Toe Spread Stretch
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September’s stretch of the week will focus on an area that many of us neglect – our feet.
If you can bare weight on your feet that means they are holding up your entire body, which can be very stressful for them! Many of us don't give our feet enough attention, and then we wonder why we have so many problems with them as we age. This month will focus on stretches to wake up and strengthen the feet.
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6 Stretches to Help Cardinals Fans Keep Cheering
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As the 2019 baseball season begins, the St. Louis Cardinals' Mascot Fredbird called up his favorite Athletico Physical Therapist Laura O’Connor for help staying limber.
Fortunately, Fredbird wants to make sure all St. Louis fans are ready to cheer regardless of where they are watching the games – whether inside of Busch Stadium or from the comfort of their own couch – so he is sharing his favorite stretches for all to try!
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What IS Physical Therapy? Get the FAQs
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As physical therapy becomes more popular, we thought it was a good time to address some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) from our patients.
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7 Differences Between Competitive Trampoline & Fun in the Backyard
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You may have caught the trampoline competitions at this year's Olympic Games. The world watched in awe as athletes sprung 20 feet into the air and flipped multiple times before going right back up and flipping multiple times again.
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