Running and Sweating and LEAKING…Oh My!
Posted on by Christina Christie PT, CCE, FAFS, 3DMAPS, CAFS
Are you a female runner who has been preparing for a marathon? As you increase your mileage, you have likely experienced an increase in sweating. This is normal. However, if you have also experienced urinary leakage, this is NOT normal!
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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 3
Posted on by Athletico
Many fantasy football players are starting to feel the impact of injuries as week three of the NFL season gets ready to kickoff.
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Stretch of the Week: Reverse Plank Stretch
Posted on by Athletico
For the third week of September, we will be performing the Reverse Plank Stretch. This movement will stretch your chest, biceps and some front torso muscles.
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Stop Sitting, Start Moving! Tips to Kick the Office Chair to the Curb
Posted on by Matt Weirich OTR/L, CEAS, MS
The need to decrease sitting time and increase activity is more important than ever. Some workers are investing in “sit to stand desks” in order to help offset the lengthy sitting times associated with their work.
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Benefits of the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill
Posted on by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Have you ever heard of the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill? This unique piece of equipment enables individuals to walk or run at a lower percentage of their body weight. This is useful in the clinical setting as it can help patients perform rehabilitation with less pain.
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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 2
Posted on by Athletico
With week two of the NFL season getting ready to kickoff, many fantasy football players are looking to adjust their rosters in hopes of improving their performance from last week.
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Stretch of the Week: Squat with Kitchen Sink
Posted on by Athletico
For the second week of September we will be performing the Squat with Kitchen Sink Stretch. This stretch will give you some traction through your spine and the sides of your body. It will also stretch your low back and into the outsides of your hips.
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Eat, Sleep, Dance, Repeat: The Importance of Sleep for Dancers
Posted on by Alyssa Hartley, PT, DPT, CMTPT
Fall brings a season of routine. This is especially true of dancers who are back to academia on top of rehearsal. Professional dancers, for example, will begin preparing their upcoming repertoire for programs like Joffrey Ballet’s Giselle and Hubbard Street Dance Company’s Fall Series.
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