By Dylan Wirick, MS, LAT, ATC Back in the 1960s, a Japanese company released a pedometer called the “Manpo-kei,” which roughly translated to “10,000-step meter.” The number was catchy, easy to remember, and over time it became accepted as the gold standard for daily movement. Decades later, the idea that
by Aaron Weidman, MS, ATC, CEAS You did it. The race you trained for is next week. You’ve bought your shoes, paid for your entry fee, and you’re winding down your training, but your back has started to tighten up again. So what do you do? Run the race anyway?
by Ally Folkert, DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS Track and Field athletes are required to explode, decelerate, absorb force, stabilize themselves, and produce power over and over again. While you might not be sprinting a 100m dash, launching a javelin, or clearing a hurdle, those same demands show up in your
by Casee Yarborough, LAT, ATC Unforced Errors. In baseball, it’s an outfielder dropping an easy fly ball or an infielder missing a throw, allowing a runner to advance. With your car, it’s not changing the oil for years, leading to bigger problems. In life, it’s not taking care of your
by Carol Mass, MS, LAT, ATC What makes someone skip on reporting a near miss? Fear of consequences, embarrassment, normalizing risks at work, or a disbelief in action from leadership could all play its part in not reporting a near miss. According to the Accident Triangle recognized by OSHA, researchers
by Stevie Scott, MS, ATC If we constantly push the boundaries of health and safety, it’s only a matter of time before we *strike out.* This can include accidents, mental burnout, physical injury, or getting sick. To make sure we have a successful transition from the dugout to the field,
by Scott Lockard, LAT, ATC It’s baseball season and while a major league pitcher and an industrial athlete may seem to have little in common, they both heavily rely on the health of their shoulders and elbows. Both occupations involve repetitive, high-stress motions that, without proper care, lead to chronic
by Connor Givens, MS, ATC In today’s world, we spend a lot of time thinking about work, responsibilities, and countless other factors in life that can lead to stress. While meeting those obligations matters, it’s also important to make time for things we enjoy doing. Hobbies can play an essential
by Molly Boylan, MS, LAT, ATC Your workday starts the second you step out of your car and into the parking lot. If we focus only on hazards inside the building, we overlook the risks that exist before the shift even begins. Slips, trips, and falls in the parking lot
by John Walker, MS, LAT, ATC Imagine you’re on top of a ski run, staring down your first Black Diamond slope. With little visibility past the first bank, all you can see are trees and the trails of other riders on the fresh powder. While most follow the natural slope
by Steve Limbrunner, ATC It’s that time of year when winter sports are in full swing! These activities can be exciting, but they also come with real challenges, especially when facing a double-black diamond run filled with moguls. Choosing the wrong line or failing to prepare for those conditions increases
by John Walker, MS, LAT, ATC, CES Of all the health trends to emerge in the 21st century, few (if any) have achieved the notoriety and effectiveness of GLP-1 receptor agonists, most commonly known today as Ozempic. From speculative tabloid headlines to nationwide ad campaigns, Ozempic has taken the world
