by Andrea Jervinis, LAT, ATC In swimming, a few tenths of a second can become the difference between standing on the podium or watching from the pool deck. Swimmers lose time with every dropped elbow, mistimed breath, sloppy turn, or poor start. The best swimmers are the ones who maximize
By Ashley Lewis, MPH, ATC Stepping out for a smoke break may feel like the breather you need, but are you causing more harm than you realize? The industrial athlete’s game requires stamina and rapid recovery to meet the daily grind. You may find yourself having to meet high physical
By Casey Goguts, MS, LAT, ATC World Cup Soccer players execute technical running, passing, and dribbling repeatedly throughout a 90+ minute match. These repetitive movements can add up to massive musculoskeletal strain. An industrial athlete’s “match” is an 8+ hour shift. Throughout one shift an industrial athlete will stand for
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 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 Kelly Treviño, MS, LAT, ATC In baseball, scouts look for the rare “five-tool player” – someone who can hit for average, hit for power, run, field, and throw. It’s the kind of player who impacts every part of the game, not just one piece of it. Industrial athletes have
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 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
