Can ACL Tears Be Prevented?
One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear.1 The ACL is a…
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Fact vs. Fiction: Strength Training for Seniors
Is age really just a number? Can you still get stronger even as you get older? There are common misconceptions…
5 Ways to Maximize Triathlon Performance
Participation in triathlons in the United States is at an all-time high according to USA Triathlon, the sport’s governing body…
Q&A: National Athletic Training Month 2017
Every March Athletico celebrates with the National Athletic Trainers Association National Athletic Training Month to recognize the important work of…
Understanding the 3 Phases of Muscle Healing
Muscle mass accounts for 40-45 percent of total body weight,1 which makes it no surprise that muscle injuries can account…
8 Off-Season Golf Training Exercises
With the unexpected warm weather we have been experiencing recently, it is likely that many of us have wanted to…
Common Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes
Children are susceptible to certain injuries because their growth plates are still open. Sever’s Disease, Osgood-Schlatter or Sinding-Larson-Johannsen (SLJ), and…
Winter Falls and Distal Radius Fractures
When it’s cold and slippery, many of us struggle with keeping our balance and maintaining an upright position. When this…