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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 15 2016

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Athletico

It is officially week 15 of the NFL season, which means the Fantasy Football Championship is within reach for teams who have made it this far into the playoffs. To help you secure the win this week, Athletic Trainer Jacob Dailey has put together the final Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report of the 2016 season. This report highlights notable player injuries around the league to help Fantasy players make informed decisions on who to sit and who to start. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Side Stretch with Pilates Ball

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Athletico

The second stretch for December is called the Side Stretch with Pilates Ball. This stretch will impact the latissimus dorsi, lateral trunk and hip muscles. This stretch is also a bit of a core stabilizer. (more…)

Holiday Survival Guide: Health Tips for the Holiday Season

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Athletico

The holiday season is a joyful time of year when many of us look forward to spending some quality time with our friends and family. Despite the fun that comes with the festivities, December can also be a very stressful time of year. Not only are many of us left scrambling to purchase last minute holiday gifts, but we are also trying to find time to wrap gifts, decorate the house, plan holiday get-togethers, bake holiday treats and cook major family meals. All of this can cause added stress which can make it easy to overlook some of the healthy habits that were built throughout the year. (more…)

Tips for Keeping Your Feet Dancing Through the Holidays

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Athletico

The Nutcracker is the most iconic holiday ballet performed by ballet schools and professional companies around the world. For optimal performance, it is crucial that dancers are proactive in preventing injuries from occurring and correctly manage injuries when they do occur. Foot and ankle injuries represent 34-62 percent of all injuries reported by dancers.5 Female ballet dancers are especially vulnerable to these injuries because of the increased demand put on the foot and ankle when dancing en pointe. (more…)

US Soccer: U-17 MNT Takes a Trip to Jamaica

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Athletico

Athletico Athletic Trainer Barrett Jones traveled to Jamaica with the U-17 Men’s National Team (MNT) in the first week of November for a pair of Friendlies – one against host Jamaica and another against Arnett Gardens. (more…)

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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 14 2016

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Athletico

As we enter week 14 of the NFL season, many Fantasy Football leagues are in the midst of the playoffs. To help Fantasy Football players advance their team to the next round, Athletico’s Athletic Trainer Jacob Dailey is shedding light on some of the most notable player injuries impacting teams around the NFL. These insights are put together to create the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, which aims to help Fantasy players decide who to sit and who to start. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Child’s Pose with Pilate Ball

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Athletico

Remember when having a Pilates ball was all the rage? For many, this piece of exercise equipment ended up being left lying around the house unused. For the month of December, however, the Weekly Stretch will be putting your Pilates ball back to work! Don't have one? You can easily purchase one at any of our Athletico clinics! (more…)

Why Your Posture May Be Causing Low Back Pain

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Athletico

Have you ever had low back pain while sitting slumped over in your office chair or on your couch while watching TV? Have you ever had low back pain after a day of cleaning your house or garage? If you answered yes to one of these questions, you may be interested to know that your posture can affect the amount of stress that goes through your low back during daily activities. (more…)

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