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Posted on November 14, 2024 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.
As we approach playoffs, fantasy football players are looking to secure a win each week!
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Posted on November 11, 2024 by Zachary Vandenberg, DPT
As healthcare costs continue to rise, many individuals seek ways to maximize their insurance benefits. One area that often needs to be more utilized is physical therapy. If you're wondering how PT can help you reach your wellness goals—especially if you've met your deductible—it's essential to understand the value of this service in improving your function and quality of life.
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Posted on November 8, 2024 by Andrew Cassidy, PT, DPT
Marathon training is a months-long, demanding endeavor. Early morning runs, careful attention to our food and water intake, and dealing with fatigued legs dominate our training season. Once the marathon ends, we deserve a well-earned rest: physical and mental. However, proper recovery from running a marathon should prepare us for our next physical pursuit, not just promote relaxation. From minutes to weeks after racing, our post-marathon timeline has different considerations to help our bodies recover. Want to know what each stage of recovery from a marathon should include? Read below to plan your first steps of recovery at the finish line.
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Posted on November 7, 2024 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.
We are now entering week 10 of the 2024 fantasy football season! As we approach playoffs, it’s crucial to get your team in tip top shape heading into the weeks ahead.
To help you start your best lineup in week 10, Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, ASTYM Cert. is highlighting player injuries that are impacting teams around the league. These insights can be found inside the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, a resource to help fantasy players shape out their best lineup on a weekly basis.
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Posted on November 6, 2024 by Zachary Vandenberg, DPT
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and drained. But did you know that one of the simplest and most effective ways to lift your spirits and boost your natural energy levels is through exercise? Engaging in regular physical activity, particularly cardio, has been shown to enhance mood, reduce stress, and improve overall mental well-being. Let’s dive into how exercise is a natural mood booster and explore various activities you can incorporate into your routine to feel your best.
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Posted on November 4, 2024 by Paige Gibbens, PT, DPT, MHA
Hip pain and treatment recommendations continue to be a highly researched and studied topic. As we learn more, we learn hip surgery is very common. As noted in the research, there were more than 62,000 hip surgeries performed between 2008 and 2013. With the increasing prevalence, one would think surgery is the only answer, but can physical therapy help you to avoid having hip surgery altogether? The answer could be yes! The goal of physical therapy is to reduce pain, improve strength and improve function to be able to perform all prior activities of daily living. Physical therapy can provide relief in the hip to avoid surgery in some cases. Here are four areas that physical therapy can address to help avoid surgery.
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Posted on November 1, 2024 by Paige Gibbens, PT, DPT, MHA
Working from home has become more prevalent over the last few years. Due to the increase in work-from-home jobs, poor home office setups have contributed to increased chronic aches and pains. An ergonomic work set up is critical for maintaining a healthy work environment. Ergonomics defines the how things are positioned, whether this means the items around you or your body. Ergonomics are utilized to encourage efficiency and safety with activities. Could your work setup be causing your aches and pains? Below are five items to ensure your workplace setup is right for you.
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Posted on October 31, 2024 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.
Now, more than halfway through the 2024 season, brutal bye weeks and some season-ending player injuries have left fantasy football players scrambling to adjust their lineups.
To help you make the right call on who to move into your next week of fantasy football, Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert. talks player injuries in the weekly Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report.
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