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Can Physical Therapy Help Manage My Chronic Pain?

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Zachary Vandenberg, DPT

Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, impacting their daily lives and overall well-being. From persistent backaches to joint stiffness, managing chronic pain requires comprehensive strategies beyond temporary relief. Physical therapy has emerged as a crucial ally in this battle, offering sustainable solutions that address the root causes of pain and promote long-term healing. This blog explores how physical therapy, particularly through manual therapy and targeted exercises, can effectively manage chronic pain. (more…)

A+ Stretches For Students And Teachers

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

Long hours of sitting and standing throughout the school day can lead to tight muscles and discomfort, which is why maintaining good posture is important for students and teachers alike. Over the school day, it is essential to incorporate regular stretching into daily routines. Stretching helps relieve tension, improve flexibility, and support proper posture. Integrating simple, equipment-free stretches into your day, can significantly enhance your posture and reduce the risk of developing symptoms of back pain, neck pain, and more. Let’s look at five simple stretches you can do during the school day. (more…)

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Congratulations to Athletico’s Newest Board-Certified Specialists 2024

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Athletico

At Athletico, our clinicians undergo advanced training and pursue certifications for the experience and education necessary to provide our patients with the highest standard of care. For this reason, we want to recognize the clinicians committed to their education and practice in becoming board-certified as Orthopaedic Clinical Specialists (OCS) or Sports Clinical Specialists (SCS). These credentials are designated by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) to those who have successfully become board-certified clinical specialists working with orthopaedic or sports diagnoses. (more…)

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Empowering Birth Parents: How To Triumph Over Postpartum Challenges

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Meghan Musick, DPT, OCS, OMPT

Embarking on the postpartum journey can be daunting, especially when faced with the surprising reality that 1 in 3 individuals experiences urinary leakage following childbirth. What's even more concerning? A staggering 76% of those grappling with urinary leakage at three months postpartum continue to struggle with it 12 years later. (more…)

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Performing At Your Best: How Pelvic Health Therapy May Improve Athletic Performance

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Jordan Miller DPT, PRPC

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), like urinary incontinence, may affect participation in high-impact exercise, like CrossFit or running, or low-impact exercise, like walking or swimming. In fact, urinary incontinence is most prevalent in female athletes. For example, research shows that 1 in 2 cisgender women who experience urinary incontinence stop or modify their exercise participation due to unwanted leakage1. However, PFD impacts athletes of all ages and genders. Studies show that in addition to people who have gone through pregnancy or childbirth (cesarean section or vaginal), young athletes who have never been pregnant may also find themselves stopping participation in exercise or sport due to PFD. (more…)

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Running 101: Endurance Quiz for Beginners

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Rebecca Pudvah PT, DPT, CSCS, OCS

Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you seeking to try your first 5k or marathon? Take the quiz below to see if you are ready to tackle your next endurance challenge! (more…)

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Why Physical Therapy Can Be A Great Choice For Migraine Relief

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, AIB-VRC

If you’re someone who experiences the occasional migraine or experiences symptoms regularly, you know how it can put your plans on hold. Small tasks become difficult, and you may even avoid certain activities altogether for fear of a migraine attack. Studies show that migraines affect more than 10% of the population globally, most often impacting individuals between the ages of 20 and 50 years old. With this many people affected by migraine symptoms, your next question might be, “Can physical therapy help me with my migraine symptoms?” The answer would be YES! (more…)

Enjoying Summertime Activities With Your New Joint Replacement

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Athletico

Deciding to have a joint replacement can be a big decision and is just one of the first parts of the journey ahead. You are investing in your future self, so it’s important to understand what you want to do after the joint replacement that you are unable to do now. In the time leading up to this decision, I saw a lot of my patients start gradually changing, reducing, and even stopping their activities altogether due to pain. Following a joint replacement, you can often resume some of the activities you’ve been missing out on! (more…)