Athletico Health Resources

Chances are you have heard the month of November referred to as “Movember” several times over the last few years. While the first thing that comes to mind is probably mustaches, it is important to know that there is a bigger cause behind the Movember movement. (more…)

The leading cause of workplace injury in the United States is overexertion involving outside sources,according to research from the 2016 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index. This category typically includes injuries related to lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, carrying and throwing objects. (more…)

By Grant Koster, PT, ATC, FACHE Senior Vice President, Clinical Operations As National Physical Therapy Month comes to an end, it is a great time for those within the industry to reflect on what they want to contribute to the profession in the upcoming year. I recently returned from both the ASCEND conference and APTA –PPS meeting, and after multiple talks and collaborative conversations, I can honestly say that the physical therapy profession is alive and well! I was energized with the passion I witnessed and the thought leadership that accompanies these conferences. (more…)

It’s already week eight of the NFL season, which means there isn’t a lot of time left to turn around your Fantasy Football season if your performance has been less than stellar so far. To help your team earn a win this week, Athletico’s Athletic Trainer Jacob Dailey is providing insights into the league’s most notable injuries. These insights, dubbed the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, assist Fantasy Football owners in deciding who to sit and who to start on a weekly basis. (more…)

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…)