Health Resources

Get a Grip on Fall: Joint Protection Tips for Your Hands

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Athletico

Co-author: Sofia Monarrez Fall season is here! Sweater weather, crisp and chilly mornings, colorful foliage, and pumpkin flavored everything are just a few reasons to love autumn. But as you reach for your leaf rake or start cooking your favorite fall foods, let’s make sure you are protecting the joints in your hands while you make the most of the season. (more…)

Safe Thanksgiving Cooking Tips from a Hand Therapist

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Justin Schvach, MOT, OTR/L

Co-author: Amy Frederickson Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to show gratitude and enjoy the company of family and friends. This holiday season, our expert Hand Therapists are talking through some common hand-related injuries and providing tips to keep you safe while cooking and celebrating Thanksgiving. (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2020: Week 11

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

Fantasy football players are looking for a win each week as we get closer to the playoffs! To help you decide who to sit and who to start, Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, is providing insight into player injuries that are impacting teams around the league. These insights are assembled within the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, which is a resource to help fantasy players start their best lineups on a weekly basis. (more…)

Move Your Workouts Indoors with Resistance Bands

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

In this current environment of the pandemic, some of us are still wary of going to a gym to continue with our fitness routine. Home workouts can grow stale fairly quickly, and we can be unsure of how to proceed. After all, there are only so many ways we can use our bodyweight and products at home to come up with exercises. Several blog posts have been created to get you started with at-home fitness, and this blog will look to expand upon those entries. (more…)

The Role of Physical Therapy in Men’s Health

Posted on November 16, 2020 by George Zakharia, DPT

We encourage all men to take steps toward living a healthier life by staying active, maintaining a good diet and taking early action when experiencing health issues. Athletico is proud to support men’s health through a variety of rehabilitation services. Read below to learn how physical therapy can help improve common disorders and overall health. (more…)

How Does Blood Flow Restriction Work?

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Athletico

The Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction

Many patients in our physical therapy clinic are unable to lift heavy weights – sometimes because of pain, immobilization, or because of surgery. Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training can be a great rehabilitation tool because it allows patients to reap the benefits of an intense heavy weight-lifting session while only requiring the patient to perform low-to moderate-intensity training. This reduces stress to tissues that may be healing from a recent injury or surgery. During BFR training, a patient or athlete performs high repetitions of a particular exercise while wearing a band or cuff around their upper arm or upper leg with use of light resistance. The following are physical changes that can occur secondary to Blood Flow Restriction Training: (more…)

Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report 2020: Week 10

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Athletico

Entering week 10 of the fantasy football season, playoffs are on the horizon which makes it crucial to get your team in the best position heading into the weeks ahead. To help you start your best lineup in week 10, Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, is highlighting player injuries that are impacting teams around the league. These insights can be found inside the Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report, a resource to help fantasy players shape out their best lineup on a weekly basis. (more…)

What to Expect From Your First Physical Therapy Appointment

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Athletico

As Physical Therapists, we are musculoskeletal experts treating the muscles, tendons, bones, joints, ligaments and nerves of the body. We diagnose and treat people of all ages, from newborns to weekend warriors to elderly individuals. Many patients have injuries, disabilities, or other health conditions that require physical therapy intervention. But physical therapists also care for individuals who simply want to lead healthier lives to decrease their risk for future injury. (more…)