Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2018: Week 15
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The fantasy football playoffs are in full swing, which means there’s no room for errors for those hoping to come in first place in their league.
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How to Make the Most of Your Time at CSM
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The American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) is right around the corner. There are many things for attendees to do at the event, from networking to taking advantage of learning opportunities.
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Common Gamer Injuries & Treatment Options
Posted on by Louis Fabicon, OT, CHT
Hai Lam. Paul “sOAZ” Boyer. Clinton Loomis. While these names do not have the same mass recognition as popular athletes like Lebron James, Drew Brees, or even Mitch Trubisky, they certainly are recognized as the best in their sport. Not just any sport, but “esports,” if you will. Their offensive weapons aren’t balls, bats or sticks, but rather keyboards, headsets and hand-held controllers. Instead of defeating their opponent on an athletic field, their fields of play lie in the digital battlefields of games such as Defense of the Ancients (DOTA), League of Legends and Warcraft 3. These men were once at the height of their game. Veritable legends. Unfortunately their ascent into gaming immortality was cut short by upper extremity (UE) injuries from overuse and improper ergonomics.
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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2018: Week 14
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The playoffs are here for many fantasy football leagues, which means a win is necessary this week in order to move onto the next round.
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Simple, Safe & Smart: Snow Removal Tips
Posted on by Margaret Moraw, OTR/L, CHT
Big beautiful white flakes are coating the crab apple tree outside the bay window. It is such a beautiful way to start a Saturday morning while sipping coffee. The beauty of the snow is mesmerizing, but then reality hits. There are groceries to be bought, sporting events to compete in and a birthday party to attend. That means this beautiful, mesmerizing snow is soon going to be the bane of a home dwellers existence.
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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2018: Week 13
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With the playoffs right around the corner in many fantasy football leagues, starting the right lineup is more important than ever as we head into week 13.
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Gymnast Wrist: Risk Factors, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Posted on by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Gymnastics is a unique sport in that the athletes spend a large amount of time on their hands. Handstands, tumbling and bars all require the athlete to place their full body weight through the arms and onto the hands. A unique injury to gymnastics is Gymnast Wrist.
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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2018: Week 12
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What is the one thing fantasy football players must do before sitting down at the table for Thanksgiving on Thursday? Adjust their lineups.
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