By Savanah Mickey, LAT, ATC, CEAS Pain is a universal human experience. We encounter it in different forms, whether physical, mental, or emotional, with physical pain being the most commonly recognized. But pain is not purely physical. It involves how the body processes sensory input alongside an emotional response, regardless
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 Sydney Boyce, MS, LAT, ATC, RYT200 Stress is our body’s way of saying there is too much going on at the moment and that we’re feeling overwhelmed “This is too much!” When these stress responses start to affect our everyday life or prevent us from being in the present
by Shane Leahy, LAT, ATC This time of year is often described as the most wonderful time, but for many, it can also be the most stressful. According to a 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association, 41% of Americans reported increased stress levels during the holiday season. Financial concerns,
by Marta Borkova, PT, DPT The world is becoming darker, literally. As we ‘fall’ towards winter, each day the daylight hours shorten and the darkness of night lengthens. For industrial athletes, like much of the modern workforce, this season equates to getting up in the dark, coming home from work
by Michael Marsh, MS, ATC As Thanksgiving nears, many of us start to reflect on what we’re grateful for. And for most, that starts with family. Family is the reason we push through the long days, the early alarms, and the hard work. It’s the reason we’re out here doing
by Steve Limbrunner, ATC Balancing work and life is kind of like walking a tightrope while juggling flaming torches. It’s tricky, it’s high-stakes, and sometimes you get burned. Just because it’s challenging doesn’t mean it isn’t worth it. Taking time to prioritize both work and your own wellbeing is essential,
by Stevie Scott, MS, ATC How confident would we be if our mechanic had trouble finding the hood latch to check out our car? Or if we went to the dentist and they kept second guessing which sharp instrument to put in our mouth? We can agree that our confidence
by Lelsey Brown, MS, ATC Imposter Syndrome — it’s that nagging feeling of being a fraud, no matter how much you’ve achieved or how hard you’ve worked. You know, the one where success feels like luck, and you’re constantly worried someone will ‘find you out.’ Though it’s not a psychiatric
by Rachel Reichel, MS, CEAS II, NREMT, LAT, ATC Every day is an opportunity to build our mental strength, like the defense of a mighty fortress. Let’s frame our own mental fortitude and mental health journey as the construction and defense of our own empire. A castle, an army? Yep!
by Kelly Trevino, MS, ATC Want to try and help increase your brain health? Working on your brain health helps to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s or other types of dementias. A strong brain also helps to slow other declining factors as we age such as memory and reaction.
