Athletes face constant physical demands, whether they’re training for an event or recovering from one. Maintaining long-term athletic health is essential for peak performance and injury prevention. One effective way athletes can safeguard their bodies is through physical therapy. By offering tailored treatment plans and recovery strategies, physical therapy plays a crucial role in keeping…
Gymnastics is tough. (If you’ve watched “Make It or Break It” — and hey, it’s okay to admit you’ve seen it once or twice — you know what we mean.) We’re not talking about dealing with the competition or coaches or mental blocks. We’re talking about the injuries that can result from constantly contorting their…
They may play the sport in a skirt, but that doesn’t diminish the intensity and toughness required to make it on the field. Although field hockey is considered a “non-contact” sport, the sticks, balls, and bodies involved can still lead to number of acute injuries. — Primarily a female sport in the U.S. (the men’s…
Sport-related concussions are a concern for athletes of all ages, but especially for youth and adolescents. Athletes in middle and high school have been shown to suffer important short- and long-term problems after one or more concussions. These athletes often take more time than adults to recover from the immediate symptoms of concussions and require…
The modern Western world has embraced the ancient Indian practice of yoga in the quest for improved physical health and mental well-being. A growing number of evidence-based research articles show various health benefits of practicing yoga once per week. Could yoga be the answer to our modern health woes? What is Yoga? Yoga originated over…
By Brian Rog with Contributions by: Andrew Grahovec and Katie Christopherson, ATC for ATI Physical Therapy. To compete at the professional level in any sport requires the most athletic, highly skilled and mentally acute individuals in the world. With constant training, practice and exhibitions throughout a season, pushing your body to the utmost physical limits can take a toll…
By ATI Physical Therapy The role a certified athletic trainer (ATC) plays in preventing, assessing and caring for a concussed athlete is critical to an athlete’s return to play and overall health. The ATC is often the first line of defense in injury prevention, which is why it is essential they be on the field,…
By Andrew Grahovec for ATI Physical Therapy The road to recovery is never without its own slew of setbacks and can often times be afflicted with challenges tougher than the ones that put us there. For Janesville, Wisc., native Evan Webster, his road to recovery saw its beginning after he collided with a deer while…
By?Brian Rog with Contributions by: Annie Kender, PT, DPT, C/NDT of the?ATI Grand Blanc, Mich., Clinic When a child learns to walk, instinctively, he or she will begin walking with their feet flat on the ground. But because this is a skill that takes much practice, it’s not uncommon for them to transition on and…
By?Brian Rog, ATI Physical Therapy?with Contributions by: Danielle Debulgado, Aquatic Therapist In today’s age, the volume of physical therapy services available at our fingertips is unending. Because of this, finding one that fits your needs and allows you to effectively return to a healthy routine can be a challenge. We compare it to shoe shopping….
By: Brian Rog and Julianne Lessard, OTR/L,CHT for ATI Physical Therapy Our hands and fingers are among the most important assets to our body, so an injury, specifically to the hand’s control center, the flexor tendon, can open the door to a lengthy and exhausting road to recovery. If you are not familiar with the…
By Julie Gardner for ATI Physical Therapy While many probably consider swimming a relatively safe sport, injuries can still put these athletes in hot water. “Katie Varnado, ATC from the ATI Sports Medicine department knows about swimming injuries first hand from her work with these athletes. “Here’s what Katie has to say” What injuries are…