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Common Workout Myths

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Fitness and workout tips are everywhere: They can be found in magazines, TV shows, online articles, and even come within advice from friends. However, each tip seems to be different – sometimes even a contradiction of a different piece of health advice. To help you sort the fact from the fiction, read below to learn some common workout myths and truths that can help you have better, healthier and safer workouts. (more…)

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What You Should Know About Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Anne Marie Bierman, PT, DPT, SCS, CMTPT, Astym-cert

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) is a hot topic in physical therapy right now.  Even though it has been around since the 1960s, there has recently been a surge in BFR research that supports how this technique can improve patient outcomes. (more…)

Does Exercise Really Make you Happy?

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

We've all heard it before, exercise makes people happy! The runner's high – that feeling of happiness that keeps people running and training for marathons. That special energy you get after working out in a group or alone. Even the movie Legally Blonde references happiness from exercise endorphins! But is it real or just a myth? (more…)

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Preventing Cycling Arm and Hand Injuries

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Janet Apgar, OTR/L, CHT, CMTPT/DN, AIB-VRC, ASTYM-cert

As spring brings warmer weather and adds daylight hours, biking fever spreads! (more…)

The Importance of Strengthening the Gymnast’s Elbow

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Gymnastics offers a unique perspective, even allowing some athletes to see the world upside down! (more…)

An Experience with Athletic Training in Ireland

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Daniel Kunz

As an athletic trainer and a travel enthusiast, I have often thought about how to merge both of my passions. After attending a lecture on International Athletic Training at the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association annual meeting several years ago, I began researching which countries might present realistic opportunities. (more…)

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An AT’s Role in Treating Athletes with Type 1 Diabetes

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Athletico

Part of an athletic trainer’s (ATs) job is to be prepared for any possible situation. This not only means being prepared for emergencies, but also for treating athletes with unique medical conditions. (more…)

3 Lessons Learned in My First Year as an Athletic Trainer

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Athletico

Like many college students, I ended up graduating without a job offer. However, within a month of graduation I was excited to accept a position as an athletic trainer at Athletico. (more…)

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