by Sam Grimm, MAT, ATC, LAT Do you ever have pain, soreness, or fatigue in your shoulder, elbow, or wrist after a long day at work? If so, it’s time to take action. Don’t wait until the pain sets in to start strengthening! Strengthening your body helps prepare you for
by Jordan Holt, MS, ATC Deep down under a few layers of skin and other tissue lies our “core” which is comprised of a set of muscles that surround, insert into, and stabilize our spine and joints. It feels like a good place to start this year as we focus
by WRNW Hey, sole survivors. Let’s kick it! This isn’t just any footcare newsletter; it’s your VIP pass to happy feet. We put our best foot forward from pro tips to hidden gems. We’ve got the full arsenal of resources for your feet — like having a foot spa in
by Steve Limbrunner, ATC During prime holiday season, we all want to make sure our holiday decorations are a perfect 10/10. If it’s because we want to impress our neighbors, get in the holiday spirit, or need to do our best Clark Griswold impersonation, holiday decorations are a must! That
by Toshi Hirano, MS, ATC, CES Many of us are in the midst of non-stop gatherings with family and friends for the holiday season that likely center around special meals with festive food and drinks. What would your onsite Injury Prevention Specialist have to say around the challenges you face
by Aaron Weidman, MS, ATC, CEAS The holidays. Shopping season. What do you get for the person in your life that has everything? Well, if they’re an industrial athlete (IA), let Work Right help! So, let’s set some ground rules for your holiday shopping list. That brand new car, the
by WRNW Don’t feel de-feeted. Ankle injuries don’t have to be your Achilles’ heel in your journey toward overall health and safety. Yes, ankles are crucial to our day-to-day activities. They bear the weight of our bodies, aid in balance and posture, provide stability and support, and strong ankles reduce
by Mitchel Musselman, ATC Don’t get caught in the cold! If you are one of the lucky ones who get to experience winter (this topic might be a little less crucial for those in the nice winter weather states), the cold season is just around the corner. Everyone through all
by Derek Bracken, MS, ATC, CES Work Right utilizes one of the most common and basic techniques for injury prevention among active individuals – whether it’s participating in sports, getting ready for the work day, tackling at home projects, or just getting out of bed. The one thing most people
by Sam Brosseau, MS, ATC While it might seem like hydration is only a concern in the summertime, this association is not totally accurate and might increase our odds of experiencing symptoms of dehydration. Dehydration is not uncommon even when liquids are readily available, and this is even more true
by Kasumi Giordano, LAT, ATC Have you found it harder to perform certain tasks as simple as running or jumping in the cold weather compared to warm weather? As the temperature goes down, some people notice changes in their joints – like our fingers, shoulders, elbows, and knees. Yes, the
by WRNW It is? You’ve come to the right place, then. This kneed-to-know information is for anyone looking to avoid knee injuries or those knee-deep in pain and discomfort. Kneed-less to say, we have those sports medicine resources best suited to keeping injuries at bay. Let’s not keep you on
