By Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP for Athletico Physical Therapy Skiing is a popular outdoor winter activity that we tend to hear a lot about during the Winter Olympic Games. With the Winter Olympics occurring in PyeongChang this year, it is expected that the skiing will be making headlines in the coming weeks —…
By Tara Hackney for Athletico Physical Therapy Barre workouts have been around for a while. You may be curious; maybe you’ve tried a class; maybe you’re scared to try a class because you aren’t a “ballerina” or, maybe you don’t see the appeal of this workout. Whichever you are, it’s important to learn the concepts…
By Tara Hackney for Athletico Physical Therapy It is estimated that the average adult has between 1 and 6 colds each year,”but athletes who engage in heavy training and competition may suffer more frequent colds. A cold can present with varying symptoms and severity, including sore throat, coughing, sneezing, fatigue and a fever among other…
By Valerie Odea for Athletico Physical Therapy There’s nothing quite like a good night’s sleep and awakening to the promise of a new day! But these days, getting a good night’s sleep seems to be more elusive than ever. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three Americans routinely do…
By Tara Hackney for Athletico Physical Therapy Spin cycle studios seem to be on every other corner these days. This popular workout involves a stationary bike, fast and loud music, and an upbeat and motivating instructor. The studio usually has low lighting, a video screen with goals and maybe some fun disco lights. Let’s take…
By Alyssa Hartley for Athletico Physical Therapy As summer comes to an end, Fall brings a season of routine. This is especially true of dancers who are back to academia on top of rehearsal. Professional dancers, for example, will begin preparing their upcoming repertoire for programs like Joffrey Ballet’s Giselle and Hubbard Street Dance Company’s…
By Anne Bierman, PT, DPT, SCS for Athletico Physical Therapy The ACL is a major ligament that helps to stabilize the knee joint. Athletes and recreational enthusiasts of all ages can experience an ACL tear, especially those who participate in high demand sports like soccer, football, volleyball and basketball.?After surgery, athletes tend to be very…
By Steven Sapoznik for Athletico Physical Therapy As all NBA fans know, the first major injury of the 2017-2018 season occurred to star guard of the Boston Celtics, Gordon Hayward. Gordon suffered an ankle fracture 5 minutes and 15 seconds into the start of the season. Gordon successfully underwent surgical stabilization of his fractured tibia…
By Steven Marsh for Athletico Physical Therapy Golf is a difficult game, but what if you could take strokes off your round while reducing your risk of injury at the same time? One of the low-hanging fruits to improve your golf game starts with your position at address. Your posture at address can fall into…
By Tina Christie PT, CCE, FAFS, FMR, 3DMAPS for Athletico Physical Therapy Are you a female runner who has been preparing for a marathon? As you increase your mileage, you have likely experienced an increase in sweating. This is normal. However, if you have also experienced urinary leakage, this is NOT normal! It is not…
By Kele Cioflec for Athletico Physical Therapy If you’ve been at an interscholastic event, you’ve likely seen an athletic trainer at work and probably didn’t even know it. The National Athletic Training Association (NATA) states that “athletic training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions.”…
By Lori Diamos for Athletico Physical Therapy Our children do it at school, many of us do it at work, most of us do it while commuting, and too many of us also do it recreationally. What is that magic “it?” “If you guessed sitting then you hit the nail on the head. A 2008…