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
by Casee Yarborough, LAT, ATC Let’s keep building healthy habits together! Not only healthy habits for our bodies, but also healthy habits for the earth. One healthy habit to nail down is meal planning. Meal planning and meal prepping can look different person to person. Why Meal Plan And Meal
by Sam Doctorian, MS, ATC Sedentary jobs (jobs that require sitting) make up more than 80% of the United States workforce. Add in active sitting jobs like machine operators and truck drivers, and you have almost nine out of ten people sitting for 8-10 hours a day. Prolonged sitting can
by Sal Chavez, MSEd, LAT, ATC Staying physically active and fit can have a positive impact on your life. Check! This is an expected adage from an athletic trainer, but how often do you consider your mental strength in tandem with your physical strength? Mental strength and toughness can be
by Steven Limbrunner, ATC If you’re like me, staying hydrated can be a boring and repetitive process. The constant need to drink some high-quality H2O feels like maintenance work for our bodies. Trips to the water cooler. Trips to the bathroom. Repeat. What if I told you… there are more
