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5 Tips For Better Sleeping Throughout Pregnancy

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Chelsea Silva, PT, DPT

Being well-rested and getting enough sleep are vital in a healthy pregnancy. Your body is building a baby, which takes a lot of energy! Although sleeping is important during this time, there are many obstacles to getting good sleep when pregnant. With pregnancy comes body aches and pains, leg cramps, the extra weight that can lead to shortness of breath, and insomnia due to changing hormones. Here are 5 tips for prioritizing sleep, despite these hurdles. (more…)

Is Dry Needling a Fad?

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Brian Whittington, PT, DPT, CMTPT

Dry needling is a treatment technique that uses a thin needle to treat underlying muscular trigger points and/or areas of tissue tenderness. This technique can be used to treat patients with musculoskeletal issues, including neck pain, low back pain, sciatica, muscle strains, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, fibromyalgia, and many more. (more…)

What is the Cold Plunge Trend?

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Recently seen all over various social media is the cold plunge trend. A cold plunge is where a person immerses themselves in cold or icy water for a certain length of time for various health benefits. The trend has sparked a lot of viewers to try this technique themselves, but we want to make sure you know the pros and cons and focus on performing this trend safely should you decide to try it out. (more…)

A Day in the Life of an Athletic Trainer

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Athletico

Have you ever wondered what an athletic trainer (AT) does on a daily basis? Over the last decade or so, there has been a significant increase in the scope of an athletic trainer’s practice. Traditional athletic trainers worked in athletics – that could include secondary schools, colleges, universities, and with professional teams. Today, athletic trainers are employed in all different settings, including hospitals, sports medicine clinics, corporate and industrial health care programs, and even military bases. (more…)

What does Physical Therapy after a Head Injury Look Like?

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Kimberly Smith, PT, DPT, VRT

I can’t begin to describe how often I get the question, “What can you do for the brain after a concussion in physical therapy?” And my response 100% of the time is, “We evaluate and find the root cause of any of your symptoms.” (more…)

5 Arm Workouts that will Have You Feeling the Burn

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

When the weather outside doesn’t cooperate, we can be left with what we have at home to get a good upper body workout. Let’s look at a few exercises that require little to no equipment to do at home when you can’t get out of the house. (more…)

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How to Build Your Career as an AT

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Kelly Sipka, AT, ATC

You did it! You passed the BOC, got your licensure, and even landed your first Athletic Training position. Being a brand-new Athletic Trainer is both exciting and nerve-wracking. You have all the skills and knowledge from school, but no one is familiar with you yet. The seasoned ATs at your team meeting talk about the cool minor league hockey game they got to cover, or one just had lunch with a physician and their clinical team, and you’re still trying to figure out this new role. You have probably asked yourself, “How did they do it? How did they build their career as an AT, and how can I do it too? (more…)

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International Women’s Day: Equity in the Workplace

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Athletico

March 8th signifies International Women’s Day (IWD), a global day celebrating women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It is one of the most important days to celebrate women’s accomplishments and raise awareness about women’s equality. To celebrate this day, we asked leaders to speak on the Importance of Equity in the Workplace. Together, we can take action for a more fair, inclusive, and diverse future. At Athletico, we believe in the power of advocacy and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our patients and employees. (more…)