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Benefits of the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Have you ever heard of the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill? This unique piece of equipment enables individuals to walk or run at a lower percentage of their body weight. This is useful in the clinical setting as it can help patients perform rehabilitation with less pain. (more…)

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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 2 2017

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Athletico

With week two of the NFL season getting ready to kickoff, many fantasy football players are looking to adjust their rosters in hopes of improving their performance from last week. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Squat with Kitchen Sink

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Athletico

For the second week of September we will be performing the Squat with Kitchen Sink Stretch. This stretch will give you some traction through your spine and the sides of your body. It will also stretch your low back and into the outsides of your hips. (more…)

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Eat, Sleep, Dance, Repeat: The Importance of Sleep for Dancers

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Alyssa Hartley, PT, DPT, CMTPT

Fall brings a season of routine. This is especially true of dancers who are back to academia on top of rehearsal. Professional dancers, for example, will begin preparing their upcoming repertoire for programs like Joffrey Ballet’s Giselle and Hubbard Street Dance Company’s Fall Series. (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 1 2017

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Athletico

There's still time for Fantasy Football players to make adjustments to their lineups before the 2017 NFL season begins tonight. To ease the decision process for those adjusting their lineups, we are highlighting tips all season long from Athletico’s Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT. 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. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Half Fold Traction

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Athletico

Welcome to September’s weekly stretch blog. In the three years since this blog started, we have done most every stretch imaginable. This includes everything but the kitchen sink – until now. That's right, this month’s stretches will focus on using the kitchen sink! Why you might ask? The kitchen sink provides stability, as well as traction for these stretches. Using props is a great way to facilitate optimal stretch! (more…)

Tips to Help Student Athletes Reach Peak Performance

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Athletico

The Spring sport season is right around the corner! With the start of a new sports team, the beginning of the season can be tough. Regardless of what sport is being played, there are many factors that can help student athletes have a great tryout and season, including the four tips outlined below. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Half Moon Arm Circles

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Athletico

For the final week of August’s dynamic stretching, we will be performing Half Moon Arm Circles. The name is derived from yoga, as the first stage is the Half Moon Pose. You will feel this stretch in the sides of the body, and it will also go through the range of motion of the arm. (more…)

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