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Posted on September 22, 2023 by Owen Campbell, PT, DPT, OCS
Connection with your child can take many forms over the arc of parenting. From the days of dependency in early life, to watching them become their own person - parents are always searching out ways to connect with their children.
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Posted on September 21, 2023 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.
As player injuries begin to have an impact on fantasy teams, Athletico’s Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, is here to help you with your week 3 lineup in this edition of our Fantasy Football Injury Report.
In this week’s edition of the #AthleticoInjuryReport, Brandon is shedding light on injuries impacting Nick Chubb, Saquon Barkley, and Joe Burrow. Learn more by checking out the infographic below (click to enlarge):
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Posted on September 20, 2023 by Jake Moore, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CMPT
ACL injuries are one of the most impactful injuries in sports, often taking 9-12 months before an athlete can return to competition. Athletes who participate in change of direction sports such as soccer, basketball, and football tend to have the greatest risk of ACL injury.
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Posted on September 18, 2023 by Zachary Vandenberg, DPT
Falling down at home, while shopping, or out in the community is scary, but is a very real problem that many people face. It can be embarrassing to admit or worrisome, and often people are unsure how or where to seek help. Physical therapists are trained professionals and have the ability not only to assess a person’s fall risk, but also to determine the main reasons why someone may be at risk of falling. Physical therapists also formulate a plan of action to help reduce one’s future risk of falls. This blog will walk you through different scenarios and demonstrate how physical therapy can help someone after a fall, someone who fears falling, or has been injured as a result of a fall. There will be valuable information here to explain how PT can help if you or a loved one has impaired balance, has fallen once, or has fallen multiple times.
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Posted on September 15, 2023 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Gymnasts have a very long season- they usually practice year-round with the main bulk of the competition season occurring during the winter and spring for many levels. Due to this type of training schedule, gymnasts need to make sure they are taking care of themselves during and after practice. Here are some tips for self-care for gymnasts to keep them healthy and on track for a great season.
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Posted on September 14, 2023 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.
If week 1 of the 2023 season didn’t go quite as planned for your Fantasy Football team, we have some tips that could help you improve your lineup ahead of week 2!
Athletico’s Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, is highlighting notable player injuries within the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report. Since player injuries can have a significant impact on fantasy football teams, this weekly report can be used as a resource to help you decide who to sit and who to start.
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Posted on September 8, 2023 by Andrew Cassidy, PT, DPT
Our Achilles tendons don’t often get the praise they deserve. These large tendons on the back of our lower leg are surprisingly strong, and vitally important, especially for runners. The Achilles connects the muscles in our calves to our heel bones. Specifically, they connect the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to the back of our calcaneus bone. Because of their attachment point, the Achilles tendons help propel us forward when we walk, run, or jump. Through this attachment, our Achilles tendons can withstand up to ten times our normal body weight when we run or jump. Just think about how many strides you took during your last run, and how many times up to ten times your body weight was placed on your Achilles tendon! Luckily you had a tough Achilles tendon to absorb all that force.
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Posted on September 7, 2023 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.
Week 1 of the professional football season officially begins tonight, and for many of us, this means that our Fantasy Football leagues will need a starting lineup before it’s time for kickoff.
To help you decide on who to sit and who to start, Athletico’s Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, is providing tips via the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report. This report provides information about significant player injuries and recommendations to help you get the most out of your Fantasy Football team.
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