Health Resources

Returning to Cheerleading After a Concussion

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Cheerleading is a competitive, fun, and popular sport for many ages. Competitive cheerleading can start as young as five years old and continue through collegiate levels. Most school affiliated cheer teams begin in middle or high school. Cheerleaders are often divided into two main categories based on which skills they perform: flyers and bases. Flyers are the athletes who are lifted or tossed into the air or on the top of stunts. Bases are the athletes who perform the lifting or toss, and they catch the flyers. Both flyers and bases perform tumbling passes. (more…)

You’ve Had A Hip Replacement, Now What?

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, AIB-VRC

It is estimated that physicians perform 350,000 hip replacement surgeries in the US every year. There are two main types of replacements that are performed: Anterior hip replacement & Posterior hip replacements. Both of these surgeries have the same results, but the recovery process differs for each. (more…)

3 Unexpected Reasons to Exercise Your Hips

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Meghan Musick, DPT, OCS, OMPT

Have you ever wondered about the connection between knee pain, back pain, and urinary leakage? The common denominator is your hips! The hip serves as a ball and socket joint, linking the pelvis with the femur's head (thigh bone). Its primary role is to provide dynamic stability during weight-bearing activities like walking and jogging. Approximately twenty-five muscles attach to the hip. They can be divided up by their primary action: flexors, extensors, abductors, adductors, external rotators and internal rotators. (more…)

3 Exercises for Better Heart Health

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, AIB-VRC

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. You can do many things to help decrease your likelihood of heart disease. These include:

• Prioritizing a healthy diet
• Reducing stress
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Avoiding smoking and alcohol
• Maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels

Road to Recovery: 4 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Stroke Patients Regain Independence

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Kathleen Habschmidt PT, DPT

A stroke can be a life-altering event, impacting not only the physical health but also the independence and quality of life of those affected. However, the journey to recovery is not without hope, and physical therapy plays a crucial role in helping stroke survivors regain their independence. In this blog, we will explore four key ways physical therapy can make a difference in the lives of stroke patients. (more…)

International Women’s Day: Inspire Inclusion

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Athletico

Each year, we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), a time to reflect on and honor women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It is one of the most important days to celebrate women’s accomplishments and raise awareness about women’s equality. With this year’s “Inspire Inclusion” theme, we asked Athletico leaders to share their thoughts on the importance of creating an all-inclusive environment. Here’s what they had to say! (more…)

How Dry Needling Can Play A Beneficial Role In Physical Therapy

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Paige Gibbens, PT, DPT, MHA

Dry needling and acupuncture are two commonly utilized techniques to help treat pain or movement dysfunction. While both dry needling and acupuncture require the insertion of a monofilament needle, there are very few commonalities between the two. Let’s take a closer look at how they are used in practice and how dry needling plays a role in physical therapy. (more…)

What Workout Is Right For You?

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

You can choose to go down many different paths within the fitness realm. Even if you are well-versed, switching up your workout routine can provide great health benefits and keep physical activity engaging if you are tired of the same old routine. The plethora of choices can be overwhelming, but this quiz is a helpful tool to determine which type of exercise you should try out for yourself. (more…)