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Tips from a PT: Restoring Your Body with Sleep & Nutrition

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

Sleep and proper nutrition are two of the largest day-to-day contributions to overall health and wellness. Physical activity and stress levels also make an impactful contribution to our overall health. This blog will discuss utilizing sleep and proper nutrition to help aid in performance recovery, pain reduction, mental recovery, and tissue healing. (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2021: Week 14

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Athletico

Congratulations! You made it to the end of the fantasy football regular season! As the playoffs kick off next week, it’s more important than ever to be sure your lineup is set in this win-or-go-home situation. (more…)

5 Exercises to Improve Core Strength for Cheer Stunting

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

The core is the foundation for your entire body. Your core is much more than just abdominal muscles; the core includes the whole trunk, including the front, back, sides, and pelvic floor, and it spans from your shoulder blades to your hips. Every movement for a cheerleader starts at the core. If cheerleaders are not activating the core, then all movements, including running, squatting, basket tosses, and stunting, could be weaker, slower, or lead to injury. (more…)

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5 Exercises for the Non-Athlete

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

Here at Athletico, we have an extensive blog catalog about different exercises and applications for various ailments. Within this blog, I will highlight exercises for non-athletes. Honestly, everyone is an athlete in some form, and certain exercises can be tailored to help reach specific goals. (more…)

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5 Physical Therapy Tips After Your Surgery

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Ariss Pierce, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT

Millions of Americans undergo surgery each year. Physical therapy is one of the best healthcare decisions you can make before and after surgery to ensure you heal properly. This blog will discuss tips to help you prepare for a surgical procedure as well as what to expect after the procedure. (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2021: Week 13

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Athletico

How’s your fantasy team looking as we enter Week 13 of the professional season? Whether you are fine-tuning your lineup or scrounging up players who can score you some needed points, we have you covered. (more…)

When to Seek Help for a Jammed Finger

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

Unfortunately, jammed fingers are common on job sites, during contact sports, a fall, or when doing some weekend warrior activities while crossing heavy chores off the to-do list. But when is it more than just a jammed finger? When should you seek professional medical treatment? (more…)

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Is Working from Home Causing You Pain?

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Angela Stevenson, OTR/L, CHT

At the height of the pandemic, physical and occupational therapists started seeing a record number of repetitive strain injuries resulting from working from home. Many were sent home to continue working but were not prepared to do so successfully. (more…)