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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2023: Week 11

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

As we approach playoffs, fantasy football players are looking to secure a win each week! To help you decide who to sit and who to start, Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, is providing insight into player injuries that are impacting teams around the league. These insights are assembled within the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, which is a resource to help fantasy players start their best lineups on a weekly basis. (more…)

8 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Improve Overall Wellness

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Andrew Cassidy, PT, DPT

Physical therapy is the catalyst which leads to many pain or performance improvements. ACL surgery, low back pain, golfer’s elbow – these conditions are well known to be within the domain of physical therapy. Most commonly, physical therapy is seen as a low-cost, conservative method to address pain. There are, however, benefits of physical therapy that go beyond resolution of aches and pains. Here are eight ways physical therapy can improve your overall wellness. (more…)

A Quick Workout for New Parents Who Need a Boost of Energy

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Clinton Boone, PT, DPT, CMTPT/DN

Becoming a parent is an exhilarating and rewarding journey, but it can also be exhausting at times. Between sleepless nights, diaper changes, and constant attention to your little one, finding time for yourself can be challenging. However, taking care of your own well-being is crucial to being the best parent you can be. One effective way to boost your energy levels and improve your overall mood is through a quick workout routine. In this blog, we will explore a simple, yet effective workout specifically designed for new parents who need a much-needed energy boost. (more…)

Impact Exercise for the Aging Adult

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

MYTH: You must stop doing high impact exercise as you age and perform low impact activities instead. FACT: We know that as we age, it is common to lose strength and power. However, that does not mean you have to avoid higher impact activities. Many people are active when they are younger through sports, running, and other activities. As we get older, we tend to decrease high impact activities. Sometimes this is due to a previous injury, reoccurring pain, or a fear of getting hurt. (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2023: Week 10

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

We are now entering week 10 of the fantasy football season! As we approach playoffs, it’s crucial to get your team in tip top shape heading into the weeks ahead. To help you start your best lineup in week 10, Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, ASTYM Cert. is highlighting player injuries that are impacting teams around the league. These insights can be found inside the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, a resource to help fantasy players shape out their best lineup on a weekly basis. (more…)

Expect The Unexpected: Tips To Get Ahead Of Slips And Falls According To A Movement Expert

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Kimberly Smith, PT, DPT, VRT

Are you like most people and wait to address something until you HAVE to? Do you wait until your car is running on empty before filling up the tank? Do you wait until your hunger pains are unbearable before eating? A slip is considered one of the leading causes of falls in older adults. Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. (more…)

Can Physical Therapy Help Improve Heart Health?

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Zachary Vandenberg, DPT

Maintaining a healthy heart is a fundamental aspect of overall well-being. While most people associate physical therapy with the treatment of pain or injury, it may surprise you to learn that physical therapy can also play a significant role in promoting heart health. In this blog, we will explore the connection between physical therapy and heart health, discussing how targeted exercises and lifestyle changes can have a positive effect on your cardiovascular system. (more…)

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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2023: Week 9

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

Some brutal bye weeks and season-ending player injuries have left fantasy football players scrambling to adjust their lineups now that we’re more than halfway through the 2023 season. To help you make the right call on who to move into your next week of fantasy football, Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert. talks player injuries in the weekly Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report. (more…)