Work Right NW

Back(side) From The Dead

by Leeca Baran, MS, LAT, ATC Halloween. Dia De Los Muertos. All Saints Day. These are a few holidays just around the corner that recognize the dead. But, could something spooky and dead be lurking around YOUR corner too? Could it be…. DEAD BUTT SYNDROME? Dun-Dun-DUUUN!! What is Dead Butt

Read More »

We Like Strong Glutes (And We Cannot Lie)

by Jaymie Bloch, MS, ATC Listen up, industrial athletes: before we dive into our day, it’s time to get those glutes in gear! A solid dynamic warm-up can be the difference between powering through our shift or feeling like a stiff, rusty robot. So, let’s talk about why warming up

Read More »

Smooth

by Mitchel Musselman, ATC (feat. Rob Thomas) If you ask any golfer what one of the most important aspects of the swing is, the answer is tempo. The old saying goes, “slow is smooth, smooth is fast.” This same principle can be applied to strength training, especially when it comes

Read More »

Hinge It To Win It

by Tania Maddox, ATC Think about how many times today you’ve bent forward — picking up groceries, lifting a baby, grabbing a tool, or even leaning over a sink or machine. These simple movements, done countless times every day, rely on a fundamental motion known as the hip hinge. It’s

Read More »

Getting Your Glutes In Gear

by Justin Agustini, LAT, ATC, CEAS Have you ever noticed persistent discomfort in your lower back or knees with no clear cause? It might be your glutes. Sitting for long periods can weaken these powerful muscles, which play a critical role in stabilizing our hips and distributing forces across our

Read More »

Fanny Packs Over Bad Backs

by Sam Grimm, ATC Have you been experiencing unexplained low back discomfort? Maybe it is time to get rid of that big bulky wallet you carry around in your back pocket! Many men carry around large wallets in their back pocket, and studies have shown that this can lead to

Read More »

What To Expect After Expecting

by Andrea Jervinis, ATC Postpartum, also known as the fourth trimester, can be a difficult time for most women for many various reasons. The body has gone through a natural “trauma” delivering a baby (or multiple babies 😳) and requires recovery. Some women Industrial Athletes may need to jump back

Read More »
Copyright © 2021 Work Right NW - All Rights Reserved