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3 Reason to See a PT When You’re Not Injured
For most people, physical therapy is only considered after an injury or surgical procedure. Unlike medical doctors, dentists and eye doctors, people do not consider going to a physical therapist for yearly check-ups. However, if you are training for a particular event, interested in finding out your injury risk level for specific sports, want to...Read More
Shin Pain in Athletes
Shin splints are a common condition among athletes especially in running and jumping sports. What exactly are shin splints, what causes them and what is the most effective treatment for them? Read on as we discuss these answers and more!Read More
Keeping Kids Active & Fit during COVID-19
COVID-19 has taken our kids out of school, halted sports and shut down parks. Working parents and caregivers have been challenged to juggle this new life as homeschoolers as well as coaches. I live in Chicago with two boys – 6 and 2. If you live here, you understand that Chicago weather is inconsistent –...Read More
How to Reduce Your Risk of ACL Injuries
Co-author: Dylan Webster, SPT, XPS If you have been following sports over the past few years you may have noticed there has been an increase in anterior cruciate ligament or ACL tears in both men’s and women’s sports. You may be asking yourself if there is anything they can be doing to reduce their risk...Read More
The Benefits of Playing Multiple Sports
Sports play an important role in many children’s developmental years. Participation in athletics can help children learn motor control, patience, teamwork, listening skills and the benefits of hard work. In 2018, data shows 52 percent of kids aged 6 to 12 participated in team or individual sports. Data from 2008 shows 27 percent of youth...Read More
5 Tips for Minimizing the Risk of Basketball Injuries
Basketball is a very popular sport among youth athletes. As with many other sports, there are common injuries associated with this sport that is predicated on athleticism, coordination, and agility. Common injuries sustained by youth basketball players consist of ankle sprains, various muscle strains, overuse injuries and ligamentous tears. While it is impossible to guarantee...Read More
Whiplash: Symptoms and Treatment Options
When one hears the word “Whiplash,” it’s possible that the first image that comes to mind is the academy award winning movie starring J.K. Simmons as a controversial music instructor. It’s far more likely however, that one’s primary thoughts immediately turn to the association this word has with neck pain, trauma and more specifically, a...Read More
Employee Spotlight November 2019
Employee Spotlight – November Name of Athletico employee: Austin Swangel State they work out of: Iowa Clinic/Affiliation: Cedar Falls South-Prairie Lakes Core Value Highlighted: Patient/Client Satisfaction Narrative around Core Value: AT Leadership recently spoke to our client with University of Northern Iowa Men’s Club Soccer and the contact mentioned how great it has been to...Read More