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5 Benefits of Stretching Daily
Stretching is an often overlooked yet vital component of any fitness routine or lifestyle routine. The truth is most of us are guilty of not stretching enough. Stretching increases muscle flexibility & length, which increases the range of motion of joints. Muscles that are not at the proper length prohibit the joints from moving as...Read More
Stretch of the Week: Hamstring Stretch with Pilates Ball
It is hard to believe that 2016 is coming to an end already. The final stretch we will be performing this year is a Hamstring Stretch with Pilates Ball.Read More
5 Ways Athletico Gave Back in 2016
Athletico Physical Therapy makes it a priority to give back to the communities we serve through charitable donations and volunteerism. In 2016, Athletico supported hundreds of events at the local level by providing pre- and post-race stretching, massage therapy, educational lectures, athletic training services, injury screenings and more. In addition, Athletico and our employees gave...Read More
Stretch of the Week: Supported Backbend over Pilates Ball
We are in the midst of the holiday season, and this week’s stretch aims to help those who will be sitting and traveling for extended periods of time.Read More
Stretch of the Week: Side Stretch with Pilates Ball
The second stretch for December is called the Side Stretch with Pilates Ball. This stretch will impact the latissimus dorsi, lateral trunk and hip muscles. This stretch is also a bit of a core stabilizer.Read More
Stretch of the Week: Child’s Pose with Pilate Ball
Remember when having a Pilates ball was all the rage? For many, this piece of exercise equipment ended up being left lying around the house unused. For the month of December, however, the Weekly Stretch will be putting your Pilates ball back to work! Don’t have one? You can easily purchase one at any of...Read More
Stretch of the Week: Hamstring Stretch and Massage
For the final week of November we will learn a hamstring stretch and massage with the foam roller. You may also feel a stretch through the chest muscles.Read More
Stretch of the Week: Figure 4 Foam Rolling Stretch
Thanksgiving week’s stretch of the week is called the Figure 4 Foam Rolling stretch, which is a hip stretch that also massages the piriformis and gluteal muscles along the backside of the hip. Plus, you may also feel a stretch through the chest.Read More