Lifting Tips for New Grandparents
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As a new grandparent, you have patiently waited years for this opportunity. You've raised your own children and vividly remember all of the milestones. Now you finally have the chance to hold that precious new grandbaby.
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Is It Healthier to Play More Than One Sport?
Posted on by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
There is an estimated 30-45 million school aged kids playing organized sports each year.5 Lately, there has also been a trend of young athletes training for sports at earlier ages and specializing in one sport with a goal of elite status.4 But is it healthier to play more than one sport?
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Stretch of the Week: Gate Pose
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May’s third stretch of the week is taken from yoga, called the Gate Pose. This stretch targets the sides of the body and inner thighs.
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Women’s Health: How Healthy is Your Pelvic Core?
Posted on by Christina Christie PT, CCE, FAFS, 3DMAPS, CAFS
It seems like everywhere you turn there is a commercial, an advertisement or an article addressing women’s health issues – and for good reason. Many females experience dysfunction with the Pelvic Core Neuromuscular System (PCNS). The PCNS includes the respiratory diaphragm at the top, the abdominals at the front, the back/hip muscles at the back and the pelvic floor muscles at the bottom.4
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Bike Fitting Tips for Beginners
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As we gear up for summer in the Midwest, more people will turn to biking as a way to enjoy the outdoors and stay active. In fact, statistics show that bicycling is growing as a recreational sport, with a 64 percent increase in cyclists traveling to work from 2000-2012.1
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Stretch of the Week: Bosu® Ball Half Splits
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For the second week of May we will be performing the Bosu® Ball Half Splits Stretch! Remember a Bosu® Ball is being used for added core stability and strength, but you certainly can do this stretch (and all of May’s weekly stretches) without one.
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8 Outdoor Activities to Try This Spring
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After four months of winter, it is not a surprise that these warmer temperatures make most of us want to spend as much time outdoors as possible. Although it is not quite warm enough for going to the beach or pool just yet, there are many other activities that can get you up and moving outdoors, including the eight featured below:
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Patient Comeback Stories: Overcoming ACL and Back Injuries
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Some of the greatest comeback stories never show up in the sport’s section. At Athletico, our physical therapists help people overcome pain and discomfort so they can get back to doing the things they love.
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