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Goodbye 2020: 7 Tips for Setting New Year’s Resolutions in 2021

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Athletico

While most of us will say a welcome farewell to 2020, 2021 will unfortunately carryover many of the same challenges we are currently faced with. Altering the means and ability to exercise is one impact that the coronavirus has had on many people. Many gym-goers are still either unable to attend their local gym due to closures or unwilling to travel to the gym due to health concerns. Even without a gym membership, there are many unique ways to continue to stay in shape in 2021. Here are 7 tips from a physical therapist on setting resolutions for health in 2021: (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2020: Week 16

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

If your fantasy football team has made it this far, chances are you need just one more win to be named champion, as most leagues conclude this weekend. To help you win this week’s important matchup, Athletico’s Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT is highlighting notable player injuries that may be impacting your Fantasy Football team. These insights are put together to create the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, which helps fantasy players start their best lineup on a weekly basis. (more…)

Ergonomic Do’s and Don’ts: Long Term Home Office/Classroom Tips

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Brianna Brackin, PT, DPT

By now we have all begun to adapt to our new lifestyle amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. It is pretty remarkable how quickly we can alter our daily lives to fit the ongoing changes that 2020 has brought on. For better or worse, much of these changes are centered around technology. We now rely heavily on platforms like Zoom and Facetime for e-learning, working virtually from home, and even connecting socially with family and friends. Though technology has made all of this possible, it does have one major downfall: promoting poor posture. (more…)

4 Ways to Prevent Holiday-Related Injuries

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Malvika Sampath, PT, DPT

The holidays are here! Though things might be a little different this year, many people will still partake in activities like a holiday-related virtual 5K, friendly game of football, decorating your house or going on an annual family ski vacation. Whatever the plans are, here are some tips to prevent holiday-related injuries and enjoy the time with your family and friends. (more…)

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The New Normal: What it Means for the Dance Community

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Alyssa Hartley, PT, DPT, CMTPT

After almost six months of being away from The Joffrey Ballet and all of the dancers, there was finally a plan in which I can return onsite in my role as a Performing Arts Physical Therapist to safely provide care to them. I have to admit that I was a little nervous about returning. This day almost reminded me of first-day-of-school jitters. Our jobs are already high stakes and high pressure, but now a deadly virus has been added to the mix. We must be careful and mindful in everything we do that could risk our own or our dancers’ health. So before I get into how the return to studio unfolded, let me back up and explain the many months of preparation that went into this possibility turned reality of going back to help The Joffrey Ballet. (more…)

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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2020: Week 15

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

The 2020 football season is moving full steam ahead as teams begin to clinch their division titles. For Fantasy Football players, this also means playoffs are underway in most leagues. Athletico’s Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT is helping fantasy players advance to the next round of the playoffs by highlighting notable player injuries that may be impacting your Fantasy Football team. These insights are put together to create the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, which aims to help fantasy players decide who to sit and who to start. (more…)

How to Safely Remove a Ring from a Swollen Finger

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

If you’ve ever had a ring stuck on your finger, it can cause a bit of panic and frustration. For that reason, the Hand Therapists at Athletico are offering a couple of strategies to safely remove a ring from your finger before a more serious situation arises. These strategies can help prevent a trip to the jeweler to have your ring repaired if your precious jewelry were needed to be cut off. (more…)

How Can A Laser Help with Neck Pain?

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Molly Runquist, DPT, COMT, Emory Competent, AIB-VRC

There are a lot of different ways to provide treatment for people dealing with headaches, neck pain, jaw issues, symptoms related to whiplash following a motor vehicle accident, or dizziness; however, when guided by a physical therapist treatment is often supported by research as well as the therapist’s experience. One unique technique to address many of these issues uses a cervical laser headlamp to retrain how you balance your head and neck in space. It often feels like a game which can make therapy more fun and interesting. It also offers patients immediate feedback. But how and why does it work? Let’s explore. (more…)

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