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 Ally Folkert, DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS As we close off a month focused on shoulder health, let’s summarize what industrial athlete-specific research has to say regarding workplace shoulder injuries and how we can prevent these issues in the first place. If your job requires heavy lifting, repetitive motion, or
by Nick Hueneburg, MS, ATC, CES, CEAS What can grip strength tell us? Grip strength has been shown to have positive correlations with overall muscular health, endurance, and even longevity. Studies have linked strong grip with lower risks of cardiovascular disease, better mobility in older adults, and fewer injuries in
by Mitchel Musselman, ATC The shoulder is one of the most complex yet most free moving joints in the human body. Given its design and complexity this also makes it one of the most vulnerable joints we have. Studies show 18-26% of people will experience some sort of shoulder injury
by Casee Yarborough, LAT, ATC Did you realize that “Elbows In, Thumbs Up” is actually aimed to protect the shoulder? The different joints of our upper body work so closely together that the positioning of the hand, wrist, and elbow can actually affect stress and strain on the shoulder. How
