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Diana Ciepiela
My name is Diana, and for 26 years I have never had an injury that has sidelined me like this one has. I was a very active person; hiking, backpacking, running, playing sports and all of that jazz. When I was younger I was part of a dance troupe. As they prepared to celebrate their...Read More
Patient Appreciation for Athletico Physical Therapists
Athletico physical therapists are dedicated to not only helping patients reach their health and wellness goals, but also providing outstanding patient care that goes beyond assigning exercises.Read More
Stop Sitting, Start Moving! Tips to Kick the Office Chair to the Curb
The need to decrease sitting time and increase activity is more important than ever. Some workers are investing in “sit to stand desks” in order to help offset the lengthy sitting times associated with their work.Read More
You Can’t Actually “Slip” a Disc
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?Read More
Tim Noonan
I’ll never forget the moment I hit rock bottom. It was a Monday evening in early July of 2016. My therapy from a greater humeral fracture two months earlier was hitting a wall. I was making little to no progress in regaining mobility. My body was in constant pain, unable to focus on normal day...Read More
Can ACL Tears Be Prevented?
One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear.1 The ACL is a major ligament that helps to stabilize the knee joint. Athletes and recreational enthusiasts of all ages can experience an ACL tear, especially those who participate in high demand sports like soccer, football and basketball.1Read More
Fact vs. Fiction: Strength Training for Seniors
Is age really just a number? Can you still get stronger even as you get older? There are common misconceptions surrounding senior populations and exercise or strength training. Let’s debunk some of these misunderstandings.Read More
5 Ways to Maximize Triathlon Performance
Participation in triathlons in the United States is at an all-time high according to USA Triathlon, the sport’s governing body in the United States. The group’s membership has swelled from around 100,000 in 1998 to 550,446 in 2013.1 What’s more, estimates from the Sports and Fitness Industry Associated show there were 2,498,000 road triathletes in...Read More