By Brian Rog for ATI Physical Therapy Contributions by: Peter Braun MS, LAT, ATC, ITAT The effects of time on one’s body are unavoidable and often substantial. Many of us in the field of medicine are in an endless search to find the perfect sport, activity or exercise that will unlock our physical potential, well…
Shape, strengthen and tone your entire body with these 10 yoga asanas for strength. Why is Building Strength Important? Stronger muscles not only help stabilize your joints but also boost weight loss. Strength training builds bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis. It has also been shown to increase mental health, reduce anxiety, depression, pain,…
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 Brian Rog for ATI Physical Therapy We mean it when we say “our team leads the way in pioneering the future of the industry”. Such is the case with Chad Franche PT, DPT, United States Air Force (USAF) veteran, and founder of the TherRex Balance Board. What initially started as an idea rooted from…
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 Dev K. Mishra, M.D., President, Sideline Sports Doc, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University Key Points: New Year’s goals can be achieved with the right set of guidelines to help you Pick a relatively small goal and go bigger when you succeed with the smaller one Use a visual key like a…
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: Brian Rog and Todd Sayer, PT, MBA for ATI Physical Therapy When a night’s rest leads to a subsequent day of non-resolved misery and pain, your body is desperately trying to tell you something. For one in three Americans, post-sleep pain is relentless in disrupting performance and amplifying stresses beyond adaptable control. How you…
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…
You can’t turn on the TV, drive down the road or go to a party without being confronted with America’s hottest obsession: weight. Diets are a billion-dollar industry; companies spend millions and millions luring you to try the latest diet (low carb, high protein, low fat, no fat, you name it) with promises that this…
By ATI Physical Therapy Your ?core? is a complex series of muscles, extending far beyond your abs, including everything besides your arms and legs. It is incorporated in almost every movement of the human body. The core is comprised of several muscle groups including the local muscles (lumbar multifidus & transverse abdominis), global muscles (erector…
By Sue Brown It’s no surprise that the same technology that brings us family face time and bu siness meetings from remote locations has entered the world of fitness. We’ve been using exercise apps for years, and personal trainers can book sessions online through a variety of programs. Taking the next step to actually training…