Athletico Health Resources

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and drained. But did you know that one of the simplest and most effective ways to lift your spirits and boost your natural energy levels is through exercise? Engaging in regular physical activity, particularly cardio, has been shown to enhance mood, reduce stress, and improve overall mental well-being. Let’s dive into how exercise is a natural mood booster and explore various activities you can incorporate into your routine to feel your best. (more…)

Hip pain and treatment recommendations continue to be a highly researched and studied topic. As we learn more, we learn hip surgery is very common. As noted in the research, there were more than 62,000 hip surgeries performed between 2008 and 2013. With the increasing prevalence, one would think surgery is the only answer, but can physical therapy help you to avoid having hip surgery altogether? The answer could be yes! The goal of physical therapy is to reduce pain, improve strength and improve function to be able to perform all prior activities of daily living. Physical therapy can provide relief in the hip to avoid surgery in some cases. Here are four areas that physical therapy can address to help avoid surgery. (more…)

Working from home has become more prevalent over the last few years. Due to the increase in work-from-home jobs, poor home office setups have contributed to increased chronic aches and pains. An ergonomic work set up is critical for maintaining a healthy work environment. Ergonomics defines the how things are positioned, whether this means the items around you or your body. Ergonomics are utilized to encourage efficiency and safety with activities. Could your work setup be causing your aches and pains? Below are five items to ensure your workplace setup is right for you. (more…)

Now, more than halfway through the 2024 season, brutal bye weeks and some season-ending player injuries have left fantasy football players scrambling to adjust their lineups. To help you make the right call on who to move into your next week of fantasy football, Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert. talks player injuries in the weekly Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report. (more…)

Halloween is a time when children and adults enjoy costumes, candies, and delightful frights, but essential safety tips should be kept top of mind to keep the magic in Halloween! Halloween night is the most common evening for childhood pedestrian injuries. This blog will cover tips to keep you and your loved ones safe this Trick-Or-Treating season! (more…)

A feeling of popping or snapping in the hip with certain movements is a very common complaint, especially among young athletes. Consistent snapping or popping with pain is a clinical sign of snapping hip syndrome, otherwise known as “dancer’s,” hip. This condition is often seen in athletes who play high-mobility sports but is more prevalent among gymnasts, cheerleaders, and dancers, specifically ballet dancers. Three types of hip snapping that occur include external, internal, and intra-articular. Below are tips to lessen the severity of pain and strategies to prevent the occurrence altogether. (more…)

We continue to see player injuries significantly impact fantasy teams as we approach the midpoint of the 2024 season. But not to fear! Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert. is shedding light on some of these injuries to help you decide who to sit and who to start in week 8. These tips are put together in the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, which is shared on a weekly basis to help fantasy football players start their best lineups. (more…)

  “My knees say there is rain coming,” and “Ever since my surgery, I can tell when the weather is changing.” Have you ever heard someone say these things? Is it possible that this really is true? Many people claim that the weather can affect their pain. In this blog, we will discuss how weather changes can potentially affect the body and, therefore, your pain levels. (more…)