Health Resources

Is My Neck Pain Normal?

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Tony Matoska, PT, DPT, CMPT

Experiencing neck pain can be very worrisome, especially the first time. A lot of thoughts may be running through your head. What happened? Is this serious? Is this normal? You may be surprised to know that your neck pain is likely very normal. Studies have found that between 10-20% of the population is experiencing neck pain at any given time, and 54% have experienced neck pain within the last six months. Prevalence is generally higher in women than in men and peaks around 45 years of age. (more…)

4 Tips to Help Kids Find a Love for Exercise

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Rebecca Pudvah PT, DPT, CSCS, OCS

Does your child have an affinity for the couch, computer, or tablet? Do you struggle to get your child to engage in sports, outdoor play, or physical activity? Here are some top tips to help foster a love for exercise in your children: (more…)

Beginners Guide to Indoor Cycling

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Rebecca Pudvah PT, DPT, CSCS, OCS

Indoor cycling is an extraordinary way to improve your health and fitness from the comfort of your home. But where do you start? Do you buy an upright bike, recumbent bicycle, bicycle trainer for your road bike, or fancy “smart trainer?” The options may seem daunting but let me help you make the best choice for your needs. (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2022: Week 4

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

If your fantasy football team didn’t perform as well as you hoped for in Week 3, it may be time to make some changes to your lineup! Athletico’s Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert. highlights injuries within the professional league each week in the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report so you know who to sit and who to start. (more…)

New Graduate Mentorship Opportunities and Expectations

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Stacie Cornwell, PT, DPT, OCS, Astym Cert.

What kind of new graduate mentorship opportunities are available at Athletico?

Athletico has developed a best-in-class Clinician Mentoring Program focused on skill development for new graduate clinicians. The PT/PTA mentoring program is about 1 year in length and is available for new graduate PT and PTA clinicians with less than 2 years of experience. The hand therapy mentoring program is about 2 years in length and is available for new graduate hand therapy clinicians who have less than 3 years of experience. Clinicians are paired with a Mentor for an individualized mentorship experience. The program consists of a combination of online eLearning in MedBridge and live clinical mentoring sessions. (more…)

11 Reasons You Should Start Protecting Your Joints in Your 20s and 30s

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Rebecca Pudvah PT, DPT, CSCS, OCS

With balance and strength declining as we age, often after the mid-50s, you may think that you don’t need to worry about improving these skills until much later in life. The truth is that maintaining physical fitness throughout your 20s and 30s comes with a number of benefits that can help set you up for better overall health long-term. Let’s take a look at a few key reasons why it’s never too early to start prioritizing your joint health. (more…)

Stop Falls Before They Happen

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Malvika Sampath, PT, DPT

The CDC reports that over 800,000 people are hospitalized each year due to a fall. This is a huge number of people, but there is the potential to mitigate some risks associated with falls. This blog will educate you on a few exercises to build up strength and balance to assist in the prevention of falls. (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2022: Week 3

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

Player injuries are starting to have an impact on fantasy football teams as we head into week 3 of the 2022 football season. While minor injuries may require a substitute for a couple of weeks, serious injuries can leave fantasy players searching for a permanent replacement.  To help you navigate these injuries ahead of week 3, we are sharing tips from Athletico’s Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, in our weekly Fantasy Football Injury Report. (more…)