by Kayla Ward, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, CES If you’ve ever heard a Work Right Injury Prevention Specialist use the phrase “engage your core when lifting” and felt unsure how to do it correctly, you’re not alone. While we might visualize a powerlifter wearing a weight belt in the gym,
by Mac JuVette, LAT, ATC We’ve all heard the phrase: “Common sense ain’t so common.” Often, it’s the most basic things that are the most misunderstood and or misapplied. Breathing is a prime example. It’s one of the most important tools we have to reinforce our health, yet it’s often
by Steve Limbrunner, ATC Just because we’re all industrial athletes doesn’t mean we all do the same work in the same places. There’s difference in location, in job task, and even the nuance of our particular movement demands. However, something we all have in common is that we walk, move,
by Dylan Wirick, MS, LAT, ATC Work Right has got great imagery of lifting. Graphics that show proper lifting posture – a wide stance, chest up, a neutral spine, and hinging at the hip. And those how-to visuals are important. But let’s be honest: most objects on the job don’t
by Sara Thistle, LAT, ATC, CSCS Lifting – or more simply, picking something up – is so woven into daily life that it’s rarely given much thought. It’s something we expect to do without hesitation: picking up a child, picking up the groceries, picking up dropped keys or tools after
