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Fostering Stronger Communities Through the Power of Giving Back: 2024 PT Day of Service

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Athletico

Athletico team members come together each year for an annual Day of Service to impact lives outside our clinic walls. Athletico has a long history of helping build healthier, more vibrant communities, and our employees share a passion for giving back in many ways throughout the year. In recognition of Global PT Day of Service this month, 375+ Athletico employees from across our network participated in 28+ service projects, volunteering 268+ hours to support the health and wellness of the communities in which they live and work. Read more about the ways our employees gave back this year: (more…)

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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2024: Week 6

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

If you find yourself trying to fill gaps in your roster as we enter week six due to player injuries and bye weeks, we’ve got you covered. For a look at who to play and who to bench this week, Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert. provides the following tips in this week’s Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report. (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2024: Week 5

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

As we enter week 5 of the football season, fantasy football players may be scrambling to fill the gaps in their roster due to injuries affecting their team. To help you decide who to sit and who to start, Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert. provides the following tips in this week’s Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report. (more…)

How To Stick the Landing: Landing Mechanics Training for Gymnasts

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Ashley R. Kelley, PT, Cert DN, AIB-VRC

The Olympic Games have a special way of bringing increased interest, awareness, and excitement to the sport of artistic gymnastics. With Simone Biles’ recorded floor tumbling pass height at the summer 2024 Paris Olympic Games achieving over 12 feet, it is imperative that she and gymnasts of all levels land safely. There are approximately 4.57 million artistic gymnasts in the United States1. As gymnasts progress through the sport, the difficulty of the skills increases, and the skills become more dangerous. Gymnastics has one of the highest rates of injury in any girl’s adolescent sport2. One recent study reported that 91.4% of elite gymnasts sustained at least one injury per season3. Another study reported that approximately 70% of gymnastics injuries occur during landing tasks4. (more…)

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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2024: Week 4

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

If your fantasy football team didn’t perform as well as you hoped for in Week 3, it may be time to make some changes to your lineup! Athletico’s Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert. highlights injuries within the professional league each week in the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report so you know who to sit and who to start. (more…)

4 Tips For A Successful Work Conditioning Program

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, AIB-VRC

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that over 2.8 million worker compensation claims are filed annually. Many of the people who get hurt on the job will likely experience physical therapy for some period of time. The severity of the injury and the length of time you are away from your job will help determine if you are a candidate for going into a Work Conditioning Program. (more…)

Signs You’re At Risk For A Fall And What To Do

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Zachary Vandenberg, DPT

Falls are a significant concern for many people, especially as they age. They can lead to serious injuries, decreased mobility, and a loss of independence. However, the good news is that falls are often preventable. Recognizing the signs that you’re at risk and taking proactive steps can significantly reduce the likelihood of a fall. In this blog post, we’ll explore the common indicators that you or a loved one might be at risk for a fall and provide actionable strategies to help keep you safe. (more…)

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Hip Impingement In Gymnasts

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Gymnasts require a lot of hip mobility to perform their amazing skills. These advanced and dynamic skills can lead to pain in the hip joint that is more than just muscle soreness. Both male and female gymnasts can suffer from hip pain. One common hip condition is hip impingement, and we will discuss what that is as well as important details for gymnasts with hip pain. (more…)