Athletico Health Resources

We’ve all heard it, someone we know has “slipped a disc” in their back. However, slipping a disc is actually not possible. The vertebral discs between each vertebrae cannot slip out. So what is actually happening when someone “slips” a disc? (more…)

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) cost business in the United States more than $20 billion a year¹, but many of these injuries may actually be preventable in nature. When a workplace injury occurs, not only is the worker’s health impacted, but lost time, turnover, surgery, emergency medical record, insurance premiums, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable instances can also impact a business’s bottom line. However, by investing in the workforce now, businesses can support the health and wellness of their employees and set themselves up for financial savings in the long run. (more…)

For the fourth week of August's dynamic stretching, we will be performing the Hamstring Extend and Release Stretch. This stretch is very similar to week three, but will only focus on stretching of the hamstrings and calf muscles. (more…)

The U-17 Men’s National Team (MNT) came together for a training camp this summer in Atlanta, GA. This is the first time the team assembled since the conclusion of the U.S. Soccer residency program at IMG in May. (more…)

For the third week of our dynamic stretching month, we will be performing the Lunge to Half Splits Stretch. This will stretch the hamstrings as well as the quadriceps muscles. (more…)

The NFL’s season officially starts on Thursday, September 7^th, which means that many fans are already assembling their Fantasy Football teams. To help you reign supreme in your league this year, we will be highlighting tips from Athletico’s Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, throughout the season via the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report. This report will shed light on some of the league’s notable injuries and provide guidance on which players should be avoided and which players may be good to pick-up. (more…)

HIIT is the acronym for "High Intensity Interval Training." Although HIIT has long been an important part of training for athletes, it's becoming increasingly popular in mainstream fitness. (more…)

For week two of our dynamic stretching month we will be performing the Seated Cat Cow with Arm Rotation. (more…)