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Physical Therapy
Choosing Physical Therapy Physical therapy is one of the best healthcare choices you can make. It’s a safe, affordable and effective way to manage your pain while providing you with long-lasting health benefits. Why Our Treatment Works Our physical therapists are experts in motion. Our clinicians undergo advanced training and pursue certifications, which give them...Read More
What Hurts?
Questions About Your Injury Or Pain? Athletico has created an injury hotline available to anyone who sustains an injury or has questions about pain, strains or injuries. A certified and licensed athletic trainer (AT) will answer your questions and direct you appropriately for care. Call Athletico’s Injury Hotline at 1-877-ATHLETICO (877-284-5384). Click here to find...Read More
Tips to Avoid Overuse Injuries
New Year’s resolutions to become more active are great. I hope everyone who made a resolution to be fit is starting to see a difference. That said, if someone has been pretty sedentary, and he or she jumps into a new fitness program too quickly, overuse injuries can occur. Understanding how to pace yourself while...Read More
8 Reasons to Get a Massage the Week after the Marathon
It’s hard to believe that it’s time for your Marathon. After all that training, now is the time you’ve been preparing for. I personally don’t even like driving 26 miles, but I have spent enough time with runners to understand that running a marathon is the ultimate test of strength and endurance. So, what happens...Read More
Run Free
About 2 years ago, I was out for a jog and saw a runner wearing the most peculiar shoes. They looked like a glove with individual toe cut-outs. Fittingly enough, he said they were called the 5 finger running shoes by Vibram. Having never heard of this company or type of shoe before, I thought...Read More
At-Home Workout Perfect For “You” Time
Life gets busy, and sometimes, making time for yourself can be difficult. Fitting in a quick workout can be challenging with limited time and energy. No need to fret, though, because you can build strength and endurance right from the comfort of your home with just a few basic movements. No fancy equipment or expensive...Read More
Benefits of Foam Rolling for Swimmers
After a long session of pool intervals, swimmers can greatly benefit from reaching for the foam roller to aid in recovery. Foam rolling benefits for swimmers include relieving muscle pain caused by trigger points, increasing flexibility to overtightened muscle groups, promoting relaxation post-workout, and helping the recovery process by increasing blood flow, oxygen, and lymphatic...Read More
Understanding Lower Extremity Injuries in Cheerleaders and Gymnasts
Cheerleading and gymnastics are incredibly demanding sports requiring strength, flexibility, and precision. Yet, they also carry a significant risk of injury, particularly in the lower extremities. The prevalence of lower extremity injuries in cheerleading and gymnastics worldwide has increased significantly over the last decade as both sports have evolved1,2. One study, including 6-to-17-year-old gymnasts, found...Read More