By Peyton Mayberry, LAT, ATC Have you ever paid attention to the number of times a volleyball player swings to hit the ball during a volleyball match? The repetitive motion of a hitter hitting the ball over the net is a sight to see. In volleyball, one team member is
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 Jess Veley, MS-SSR, LAT, ATC In last week’s Digest, we concluded that it’s more important to listen to your body versus pushing through the hurt or discomfort in order to avoid a nagging injury. A common misconception most people believe is that aches, soreness, and discomforts will resolve on
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 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 Savanah Mickey, LAT, ATC, CEAS There are many monsters that lurk around the corner like high blood pressure, low grip strength, rising cholesterol, but Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) might be the most notorious of them all. Like any good villain, DOMS has earned a bad reputation mostly because
by James Schaefer, MS, LAT, ATC When it comes to predicting longevity, most people think of blood pressure, cholesterol, step counts, or other positive lifestyle choices. But researchers are finding that one of the simplest ways to gauge your long-term health doesn’t require lab work or a treadmill. It just
by Chantel Gorton, PT, DPT, SCS Scared of needles? Don’t worry. This vaccine doesn’t come from a doctor’s office. No pokes, no band-aids, and no insurance bill. But there is a catch: it takes work. The secret ingredient? Muscle. The Anti-Monster Defense System Think of your muscles as a built-in
by Colton Broadhead, PT, DPT, CSCS A twist of the wrist, a turn of the neck, or a rotation of the ankle. Any of these might cause the release of pressure and the strange sensation of a pop in one of our joints. And, while on its own popping joints
by WRNW Our workday is made up of tasks. Tasks are made up of thoughts, movements, steps, challenges, and choices. We can’t progress through any of those without first taking a breath. With so many breaths to take in a day, why make it harder on yourself? Make every breath
by Sydney Boyce, MS, LAT, ATC, RYT200 If we’re Building Health this month, we have to tackle both physical and mental health, right? So let’s talk yoga. It’s here to build both at the same time! Yoga is a form of physical activity where you can strengthen, stretch, and improve
by Ashley Shoemaker, MHA, ATC Oww! A grimace. Eyes squeeze shut. Muscles tense. Frustration brews, patience wanes, and a sense of helplessness looms. Sound familiar? About 51 million Americans experience pain that interferes with their daily lives and thousands sustain injuries at work or home every day. And, even though the sense
