Athletico Health Resources

An estimated 25,000 Americans suffer from an ankle sprain each day according to research from the American College of Sports Medicine. (more…)

At a recent patient evaluation, I read a prescription that stated the patient needed physical therapy for his “pubic floor.” I asked the patient if he meant pelvic floor and he confirmed that was what his wife had told him. This basically sums up how we as men view our pelvic floor, we are not cognizant it exists. (more…)

Thanksgiving week’s stretch of the week is called the Figure 4 Foam Rolling stretch, which is a hip stretch that also massages the piriformis and gluteal muscles along the backside of the hip. Plus, you may also feel a stretch through the chest. (more…)

Don’t forget to make adjustments to your Fantasy Football starting lineup before gobbling up turkey and watching football this Thanksgiving. As Week 12 of the NFL season begins, most Fantasy Football leagues are gearing up for the playoffs. To help Fantasy owners shape up their lineups before the playoffs start, Athletico’s Athletic Trainer Jacob Dailey is offering insights into some of the player injuries impacting the league. These insights are put together to form the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report. (more…)

Cheerleading is rising in popularity and its composition has changed significantly over the decades. Despite its popularity, there are still many things people don’t know about cheerleading. While some wonder if cheerleading is even a sport, others wonder if it could actually be the most dangerous sport. To help answer some of these questions, we are separating the cheerleading facts from fiction below: (more…)

We are entering Week 11 of the NFL season, which means that the playoffs are just a couple of weeks away for many Fantasy Football leagues. Throughout this football season, Athletico’s Athletic Trainer Jacob Dailey has been offering insights into notable player injuries in order to help Fantasy players make decisions about their starting lineups. These insights, dubbed the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, provide a roundup of some of the top injuries impacting teams around the league. (more…)

We are at the half way point for November! Week three is a Tricep and Lat Wall Stretch with the foam roller. You will also get a massage on the underside of the arms with this stretch. (more…)

Many of us set health and wellness goals that we end up falling short of achieving. After all, how many times have you said, “I’ll start my diet on Monday,” or “I’ll begin exercising next week.” (more…)