What the beautiful game can teach industrial athletes about stamina and fatigue. By Work Right Soccer players cover a lot of ground over 90 minutes. It’s easy to see the demand they put on their bodies by how far they run. Now factor in their ability to sprint, stop, cut,
By Omar Fercha, MA, LAT, ATC Hey there! This is your first day, right? Ah awesome, welcome to the team! Starting a new job is exciting. A fresh start, a new beginning, the start of a new path. But you don’t have to be the new kid in class to
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 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 McKinley Hawe, MAT, LAT, ATC Golf is often viewed as a slower, controlled sport, but anyone who has played knows that success depends on consistency, positioning, and endurance. Small adjustments in mechanics, repetition, and preparation can make the difference between a clean drive and what some might call a
by Aaron Weidman, MS, ATC, CEAS Listen, we’ve all struggled with confidence at some point. Thoughts enter into our mind like, “I’m not good enough at my job,” or “I’m always last to complete my work tasks,” or, “I’m such a failure.” Sometimes the day-to-day has a way of getting
by Omar Fercha, LAT, ATC According to a 2020 study, 82% of men try to stay healthier to live longer for family and friends. However, only 50% of men engage in using preventive care. My fellow men, WHAT ARE WE DOING!? Life finds a way. The odds of us being
by Casee Yarborough, LAT, ATC Have you heard of the Pink Tax? It’s not an actual tax, but it’s the tendency that common products for women are more expensive compared to equivalent products for men. Things like razors and soaps are a few dollars more expensive when marketed to women.
by Krystina Aguilera, MS, ATC, CSCS Each year, the Department of Health and Human Services dedicates the week starting at Mother’s Day (this year from May 12th to 18th) to spotlighting the unique health concerns of women. To do our part, we’re working to go a step further and turn
