Athletico Health Resources

Winter is just around the corner, and with Daylight Savings behind us, days are getting shorter and shorter. This tends to be the time of year when the “Winter Blues” start to emerge, and some people even develop Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or more severe cases of the Winter Blues. Winter Blues and SAD are both forms of depression. However, studies show that both can be positively affected by exercise, which has been shown to help with depressive symptoms, especially when it gets to be more vigorous. If you find yourself affected by the Winter Blues each year, an exercise routine can go a long way in helping boost your mood. The following exercise routine will have several components to help you fight the Winter Blues. As always, be sure to check in with your physician before starting a new exercise routine. (more…)

Concussions are very common in sports, with an estimated 14.3% of high school athletes reporting to have sustained at least one concussion in the last year. Concussions are the result of an injury to the brain in which the brain moves and rotates inside the skull from a blow to the head. One study showed that among both groups, rates of concussions were highest in the sports of football and soccer. In high school sports played by both sexes, girls sustained a higher rate of concussions, and concussions represented a greater proportion of total injuries than boys. Often, after a concussion is sustained, an athlete is held out of sports until they are symptom-free to avoid further injury. What happens when that athlete is a student who needs to go to class, though? (more…)

As we head into the playoffs next week, it’s more important than ever to be sure your lineup is set! To help you decide who to sit and who to start, we turn to Athletico’s Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, ASTYM Cert. to provide insight into player injuries that may be impacting your Fantasy Football team. The Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report is a helpful resource put together on a weekly basis to assist fantasy players in starting their best lineups. (more…)

Be sure to adjust your Fantasy Football lineup before you sit down to enjoy your Thanksgiving feast and tune into this week’s games. For tips on who to sit and who to start, Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, ASTYM Cert., is providing insight into player injuries that are impacting teams around the league. The Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report is a helpful resource put together on a weekly basis to assist fantasy players in starting their best lineups. (more…)

As the crisp autumn air rolls in, it's the perfect time to step outside and be active. Fall brings cooler temperatures, which means various opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors and cool fresh air. Here are four unique ways to get moving and make the most of this season. (more…)

As the holidays inch closer, staying on our exercise routine becomes more and more challenging. We all want to stay on top of our fitness goals as the holidays approach, but we face many challenges this time of year. Holidays mean more meals, less time, and more travel. If we are traveling for the holidays, it becomes more challenging to squeeze in a workout. Finding the time, needing more equipment or space, and knowing what to do are barriers we face when it comes to squeezing in a workout when we’re on the road. During this blog, I want to leave you with easy workouts to choose from when it comes to achieving your fitness goals as we travel for the Holidays! (more…)

Sciatica, a painful burning sensation from the buttock down the thigh, calf, or foot, is a common condition many experience. In any given year, 13-40% of the population may be affected by sciatica. The pain associated with sciatica can lead to lost workdays, lowered capacity for health through physical activity, and reduced quality of life. Despite sciatica affecting a significant portion of the population, inaccuracies and misconceptions persist about the condition. Let’s review a few of those misconceptions so you can take charge of your health! (more…)

Entering Week 12 of the professional football season, teams have their eyes on a spot in the playoffs. Be sure to adjust your Fantasy Football lineup before this week’s games. For tips on who to sit and who to start, Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, ASTYM Cert., is providing insight into player injuries that are impacting teams around the league. The Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report is a helpful resource put together on a weekly basis to assist fantasy players in starting their best lineups. (more…)