Athletico https://www.athletico.com/ Better for every body. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:37:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 Tackling Common Football Injuries: The Role of Physical Therapy Prevention https://www.athletico.com/2026/11/06/tackling-common-football-injuries-the-role-of-physical-therapy-prevention/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=115433 Football is one of the most physically demanding sports, combining speed, strength, and strategy. However, its high-impact nature also makes…

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No Doctor’s Referral Needed: Your One-Way Ticket to Living Pain-Free https://www.athletico.com/2026/10/30/no-doctors-referral-needed-your-one-way-ticket-to-living-pain-free/ https://www.athletico.com/2026/10/30/no-doctors-referral-needed-your-one-way-ticket-to-living-pain-free/#respond Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=115425 What if the fastest path to feeling better didn’t involve waiting weeks for appointments, referrals, or imaging orders? For many…

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Workers’ Compensation Physical Therapy: Achieving Quality Outcomes for Timely Claims Resolution and Cost Reduction https://www.athletico.com/2026/06/08/workers-compensation-physical-therapy-achieving-quality-outcomes-for-timely-claims-resolution-and-cost-reduction/ https://www.athletico.com/2026/06/08/workers-compensation-physical-therapy-achieving-quality-outcomes-for-timely-claims-resolution-and-cost-reduction/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=113386 When it comes to clinical care for individuals who are injured on the job, physical and occupational therapy can have…

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Do I Have Vertigo, Am I Off Balance, or Am I Dizzy? https://www.athletico.com/2026/06/05/do-i-have-vertigo-am-i-off-balance-or-am-i-dizzy/ https://www.athletico.com/2026/06/05/do-i-have-vertigo-am-i-off-balance-or-am-i-dizzy/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=113812 Many people use the words: dizzy, off balance, and vertigo interchangeably but technically speaking, they don’t mean the same thing.…

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Key Movements to Rebuild Muscle After a Back Injury https://www.athletico.com/2026/05/29/key-movements-to-rebuild-muscle-after-a-back-injury/ https://www.athletico.com/2026/05/29/key-movements-to-rebuild-muscle-after-a-back-injury/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=113776 Back injuries are incredibly common, data suggests that up to 80% of people will experience back pain at least once…

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Using Exercise to Improve Sleep https://www.athletico.com/2026/05/22/using-exercise-to-improve-sleep/ https://www.athletico.com/2026/05/22/using-exercise-to-improve-sleep/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 12:30:38 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=113636 The current recommended hours of sleep for an adult is seven to nine hours per night. The CDC reports an…

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Physical Therapy Utilization in Workers’ Compensation: The Role of ODG and Confounding Factors https://www.athletico.com/2026/05/04/physical-therapy-utilization-in-workers-compensation-the-role-of-odg-and-confounding-factors/ https://www.athletico.com/2026/05/04/physical-therapy-utilization-in-workers-compensation-the-role-of-odg-and-confounding-factors/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=112222 Physical therapists play a crucial role in the recovery and restoration of function for injured workers. They are also key…

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The Importance of Quick Access to Physical Therapy in Workers’ Compensation https://www.athletico.com/2026/04/06/the-importance-of-quick-access-to-physical-therapy-in-workers-compensation/ https://www.athletico.com/2026/04/06/the-importance-of-quick-access-to-physical-therapy-in-workers-compensation/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=111937 When a worker becomes injured on the job, time is crucial for ensuring the best course of healing, recovery, return…

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Back Pain Decoded: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help https://www.athletico.com/2026/03/11/back-pain-decoded-understanding-causes-symptoms-and-when-to-seek-help/ https://www.athletico.com/2026/03/11/back-pain-decoded-understanding-causes-symptoms-and-when-to-seek-help/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=110315 Back pain is one of the most common health concerns worldwide and a leading cause of disability, affecting an estimated…

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International Women’s Day: Give to Gain https://www.athletico.com/2026/03/06/international-womens-day-give-to-gain/ https://www.athletico.com/2026/03/06/international-womens-day-give-to-gain/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=110984 March 8th signifies International Women’s Day (IWD), a global day celebrating women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It is…

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