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Posted on October 20, 2016 by Athletico
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.
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Posted on October 19, 2016 by Athletico
We will be performing the Revolved Forward Fold Partner Side Stretch for the third week of October. It is one of my favorites, as it stretches the sides of the body, the inner thighs, the hamstrings and the low back.
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Posted on October 18, 2016 by Athletico
From September 24th through October 2nd, Athletico Athletic Trainer Tyler Harris had the opportunity to travel with the U-17 Men’s National Team (MNT) to Panama City for a couple of International Friendlies.
This trip was a great opportunity for Tyler and the team to get acclimated to the environment, since World Cup qualifying games will be hosted in Panama. What’s more, the team had the chance to see the venues where they will be playing during qualifying.
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Posted on October 17, 2016 by Matt Weirich OTR/L, CEAS, MS
It is normal for questions to arise when an injured employee receives a prescription that orders work conditioning.
Not only is it common for the employee to ask what work conditioning is, but the best ways to be successful in this type of program. Read below to learn more about work conditioning programs, as well as to discover the answers for some of the most frequently asked questions.
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Posted on October 14, 2016 by Athletico
Are you suffering from pain at the bottom of the heel? It is important to identify when symptoms occur, where they occur and what the symptoms feel like in order to classify the pain as plantar fasciitis (PF).
Common PF symptoms include pain with initial steps in the morning, pain with steps after prolonged rest and pain that is relieved with activity. Many patients wonder, what is causing these symptoms and why are they occurring? Also, how can physical therapy help relieve these symptoms? Discover the answer to these questions below.
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Posted on October 13, 2016 by Athletico
As week six of the NFL season begins, many Fantasy Football players are trying to turn around their losing records.
Unfortunately, putting together a starting lineup that can win is difficult this time of year due to player injuries and bye weeks. To help Fantasy Football owners make the right decision on game day, Athletico’s Athletic Trainer Jacob Dailey is shedding light on some of the league’s most notable injuries.
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Posted on October 12, 2016 by Athletico
In the second week of October we will be performing the Partner Twist Stretch. This stretch will target the spine, arms and chest.
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Posted on October 11, 2016 by Athletico
Many patients are excited when beginning their physical therapy journey – and for good reason.
Not only is physical therapy a high-reward, low-risk solution for many different health conditions, but it can also help patients improve their overall well-being. That said, it can be very easy to get off-track when starting a new physical therapy program, as missing one appointment can set progress back.
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