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Stretch of the Week: Chair Chest Stretch

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Athletico

For the month of June we are exploring chair stretches for the weekly stretch! This month is dedicated to all...
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Stretch of the Week: Reclined Cobblers Stretch

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Athletico

Our 5th and final restorative stretch is called Reclined Cobblers Stretch. It is one of my absolute favorites, and feels...
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Stretch of the Week: Supported Prone Twist

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Athletico

Week 4 of our restorative stretch journey takes us to the Supported Prone Twist. You will need a bolster or...
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Stretch of the Week: Supported Hugging Knees

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Athletico

Our third restorative stretch for May is a gentle low back stretch. I call this one Supported Hugging Knees. You...
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Total Hip Replacement: What to Expect Before and After

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Athletico

You have been having hip pain for years and you have decided to have your hip replaced.  Prior to surgery,...
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Keeping our Nurses Healthy: Preventing Back Sprains and Strains

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Geoff Wolfe, CEAS III, CFSC

Nursing is a tough, physically demanding job and the data proves it. There were over 33,000 soft tissue injuries sustained...
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Stop Dancing Around The Truth About “Turn Out”

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Athletico

What is “turn out”? “Turn out” is the amount of outward rotation that can be achieved from the legs. For...
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Hip Pain: So you Literally Have a Pain in your Butt

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Athletico

I’m referring to the ache in the back of your hip that’s been there for a few weeks. First, you...
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