Athletico Health Resources

Cheerleading is rising in popularity and its composition has changed significantly over the decades. Despite its popularity, there are still many things people don’t know about cheerleading. While some wonder if cheerleading is even a sport, others wonder if it could actually be the most dangerous sport. To help answer some of these questions, we are separating the cheerleading facts from fiction below: (more…)

We are entering Week 11 of the NFL season, which means that the playoffs are just a couple of weeks away for many Fantasy Football leagues. Throughout this football season, Athletico’s Athletic Trainer Jacob Dailey has been offering insights into notable player injuries in order to help Fantasy players make decisions about their starting lineups. These insights, dubbed the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, provide a roundup of some of the top injuries impacting teams around the league. (more…)

We are at the half way point for November! Week three is a Tricep and Lat Wall Stretch with the foam roller. You will also get a massage on the underside of the arms with this stretch. (more…)

Many of us set health and wellness goals that we end up falling short of achieving. After all, how many times have you said, “I’ll start my diet on Monday,” or “I’ll begin exercising next week.” (more…)

As we head into Week 10 of the NFL season, many Fantasy Football players are trying to position their teams for the playoffs. To help Fantasy team owners put together the best lineup before trade deadlines pass, Athletico’s Athletic Trainer Jacob Dailey is offering insights into notable player injuries. These insights are put together in the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report. (more…)

For the second week of November we will be performing an Arm Sweeps stretch on the foam roller. It provides a stretch through the arms and pectoral muscles (chest). This stretch requires a foam roller to perform. If you have difficulty getting up and down from the floor, or any shoulder injuries, please skip this week’s stretch. (more…)

For many, Thanksgiving dinner is the largest and most complicated meal produced all year. Although I've been enjoying the spoils of the Thanksgiving meal for years, only recently have I been hosting the holiday for my family. This has helped me realize how physically challenging and laborious it is to cook a meal of this proportion. As a Certified Hand Therapist and aspiring home cook, I wanted to pass on a few tips for protecting our hands during this time of year. (more…)

After receiving a referral for physical therapy, it is likely that you left the doctor's office feeling confident that you have a diagnosis and are on your way to getting back to doing the things you love. (more…)