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Posted on December 8, 2017 by Athletico
Smartphones and tablets are likely to be a top gift this holiday season. While most people will be excited to unwrap these gadgets so they can start texting and downloading apps, they should also be aware of tech-related injuries that can occur with the use of these devices.
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Posted on December 7, 2017 by Athletico
Many fantasy football leagues are in the midst of the playoffs as we enter week 14 of the NFL season.
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Posted on December 6, 2017 by Athletico
The holidays can be stressful and many of us hold our stress in our shoulders, causing headaches and clenching of the jaw. This is why December’s weekly stretches will focus on the upper trapezius and muscles along the side of the neck.
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Posted on December 4, 2017 by Athletico
The Holiday season is in full swing, which means both stores and online retailers will be busy with shoppers through the New Year.
Great deals on gifts are out there! Whether you’re going to stores or opting for online shopping due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you could also be putting your body at risk for injury. Fortunately, there are things that can be done to prevent these injuries for occurring. Read below for four tips to stay injury-free this holiday shopping season.
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Posted on November 30, 2017 by Athletico
At this point of the fantasy football season, starting lineups must be flawless in order to advance in the playoffs.
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Posted on November 29, 2017 by Athletico
For the final week of November we will be performing an Inner Thigh Self Massage, which will also incorporate a slight spinal twist stretch.
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Posted on November 27, 2017 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
The temporomandibular joint is the joint where your jaw attaches to the temple of the skull. It is a hinge joint that allows you to move your jaw up and down, and side to side. This joint is essential for guiding mandibular motion such as chewing, swallowing and speaking.
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Posted on November 22, 2017 by Athletico
For the fourth week of our inner thigh series this November, we will be performing the Frog Stretch. You will feel this stretch from your inner groin to your inner knee. You will need a yoga mat or a blanket for this stretch.
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