Health Resources

The Connection Between Fitness and Mental Health

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

Taking care of yourself and your mental health continues to be at the forefront of many of our priorities, especially with the increase in mental health symptoms noted since the start of the pandemic¹. Exercise has been shown to reduce depressive symptoms and prevent symptoms from forming². It also has a strong correlation to preventing cognitive decline³. Exercise can reduce inflammation through various mechanisms/pathways and positively affect mental health and well-being⁴, among many other positive benefits. Now more than ever, it is important to take care of your mental health and prioritize it. Our bodies are designed to move, and as shown previously, it has a direct correlation to mental well-being. A relatively “easy” way to do that is through exercise. (more…)

5 Ways to Succeed in Physical or Occupational Therapy

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

Your time is exceedingly valuable. When you are hurt, injured, or sick, you do not want to be sidelined for longer than necessary. Here at Athletico Physical Therapy, we are here to coach you to a better you. Check out the list below on how to make the most out of your physical therapy visits. This list can help you get strong, happy, and healthy during your time in physical therapy. (more…)

Active Recovery Tips for Gymnasts

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Gymnasts participate in their sport all year round and multiple days per week. A gymnast performs multiple repetitions of skills and their routines on equipment such as uneven or high bar, beam, floor, vault, pommel horse, or rings within each training session. Due to the nature of their training schedule, gymnasts may not have time for full recovery between events or between training sessions. We know the benefits of rest days, but what about the benefits of active recovery? Active recovery can include recovery between events during one practice as well as recovery between practices. (more…)

3 Reasons Why You Should Stay Active While Injured

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Brian Chapman DPT, OCS, CSCS, CF-L1

We all understand that sometimes injuries can happen. Most people have experienced pain or an injury at some point in their lives. Although injuries can happen to anyone, how we choose to manage them determines our outcomes. Injuries are often underestimated in severity, and people feel they can “give it time” and wait to see if it will get better. This may work for some injuries, but often people are searching the internet or coming into our clinics looking for more guidance on how to get better, quicker. (more…)

How Does Exercise Affect Your Gut Health?

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Caitlin Carroll, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT

Have you ever heard the phrase “you are what you eat?” I never thought anything of it until recently when I began to experience gut issues and after years of doctor’s visits, was never able to come up with a diagnosis. I started working with a holistic nutritionist and learned how exercise and movement could help keep my gut healthy. (more…)

Using 3D Printers for Affordable Prosthetic Solutions

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Shirley Katz, OTR/L, CHT

As therapists, we often treat patients using our repertoire of exercises, but occasionally, we are presented with a mega challenge. It’s important at these times to think outside the box and challenge ourselves to tap into outside resources and use cutting-edge technologies available. I’m excited to share with you how I’ve been able to help one of my patients with the help of my community and advanced technology. Warning: This content contains sensitive imagery. (more…)

3 Common Winter Sports Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Posted on January 14, 2022 by J. Cory Silver, PT, DPT, VRT, CAFS, 3DMAPS

"Hold my coffee.” Don’t let these be your famous last words before getting injured. Winter sports are amazing to watch; skiers and snowboarders traveling at high velocities and defying gravity when launching off jumps the size of houses. Figure skaters effortlessly glide, edge, and spin. All activities have risks, but the variables involved in winter sports can be out of our control, unfamiliar, and have higher stakes than what we are used to. This blog will cover tips, strategies, and more to keep you on the slopes and rink and out of the emergency room this winter.

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3 Benefits of Standing at Work

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Did you know that sitting too much can be bad for your health? Those that sit much of the day have a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease. Unfortunately for many who work in an office setting, sitting much of the day is common. Therefore, standing desks and treadmill desks are becoming increasingly popular in the work setting. Many standing desks can convert from sitting to standing easily, so you can change your position throughout the day. (more…)