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Tips for Starting a New Exercise Routine
Physical activity has been shown to improve health and wellbeing, specifically by reducing the risk of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. In fact, the benefits of exercise are abundant – going beyond the ability to reduce risk for chronic health conditions. Research shows that a regular exercise program can help control...Read More
Jennifer Dawson
Athletico in West Des Moines is a great place to go for therapy and rehabilitation. When I started going at the beginning of August, I was just released to go back to work after I was off work for 2 1/2 months from breaking my leg (a Tib/Fib break) in a sporting accident. I was...Read More
Have You Performed the Chair Challenge?
New social media challenges arise every day, and one of the latest ones taking the internet by storm is called the chair challenge. What is it? This challenge, which has gained popularity on social app TikTok, requires the person performing it to stand facing a wall (with a chair nearby). They take 2- 3 steps...Read More
What is Sciatica and Can Physical Therapy Help?
The sciatic nerve is a large nerve comprised of smaller nerves that originate in the low lumbar and sacral regions of the spine. The sciatic nerve starts in the low back, travels through the buttock, and into the back of your leg. It has branches that travel all the way to the foot. Sciatic symptoms...Read More
The Hip: The Forgotten Joint
Although it’s one of the biggest and most important joints in the human body, the hip joint is sometimes overlooked when evaluating, treating and diagnosing musculoskeletal conditions. With normal movement patterning, the hip is used heavily for bending, twisting, rotating and propelling forward. Mechanical breakdowns will occur if the hip is unable to function at...Read More
What is Swimmer’s Shoulder?
Swimming – whether for recreation, for exercise, or as part of an organized team – is well known as a low impact, excellent source of activity. While swimming has many benefits for both cardiovascular health and strengthening of multiple muscle groups, it is not without risks.Read More
Joseph Weber
I was a little skeptical about physical therapy as I had a bad experience years ago. Half the hour was spent with a heating pad on my back. I could do that at home. But, I went to Athletico with an open mind and was pleasantly surprised. I went four weeks with two sessions a...Read More
Why is this Scar Still Bothering Me? Understanding and Decreasing Scar Tissue
Great news: your body has done some healing after an injury or surgery. Not so great news: now you are looking at a scar. The scar might be long or short. It might be raised, flat or indented. It could be a range of colors. It might be painful or sensitive. But, for whatever reason,...Read More
