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 Andrea Jervinis, LAT, ATC You may have heard your Injury Prevention Specialist describe discomfort as a warning signal from your body. It’s an indication that potential damage may be occurring in your tissues. If you continually ignore it, over time that damage can lead to injury. Our body is
by McKinley Hawe, MAT, LAT, ATC Golf is often viewed as a slower, controlled sport, but anyone who has played knows that success depends on consistency, positioning, and endurance. Small adjustments in mechanics, repetition, and preparation can make the difference between a clean drive and what some might call a
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 Ethan Hancock, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, LAT, XPS Just like professional skiers and snowboarders, industrial athletes need more than just balance, they need proper fueling, strength, and rest. Industrial athletes must be ready to meet the demands of a fast-paced environment during a shift where they need to swivel
By Kelly Treviño, MS, LAT, ATC Hero lifts usually start with good intentions. Someone wants to get the job done, keep things moving, or avoid slowing the team down. But when a load is heavy, bulky, or awkward, going it alone is often where risk creeps in. That’s where buddy
by Savanah Mickey, LAT, ATC, CEAS Lifting is inevitable in everyday life, whether you are lifting material to set up for the workday, or you’re lifting the dog over the baby gate to go outside, or perhaps lifting a pitcher of sweet tea to have with dinner after a long
by Kayla Ward, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, CES If you’ve ever heard a Work Right Injury Prevention Specialist use the phrase “engage your core when lifting” and felt unsure how to do it correctly, you’re not alone. While we might visualize a powerlifter wearing a weight belt in the gym,
by Mitchel Musselman, ATC Hockey players aren’t the only athletes who suit up knowing the day will demand toughness, awareness, and teamwork. Industrial athletes face similar hazards on their own “ice,” where fast-paced tasks, shared spaces, and sharp tools put wrists and hands at constant risk. The parallels between the
by Emmalee Ginn, MS, LAT, ATC, EMT Debriefing after a long workday is about more than slowing down mentally. Recuperation also depends on having the right fuel ready when energy is low and decisions feel harder. At Work Right, we see it often. When meals aren’t planned ahead, recovery gets
