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 Sal Chavez, MSEd, LAT, ATC High temperatures can lead to serious heat-related illnesses, though the effects of heat can begin long before someone experiences heat exhaustion or heat stroke. When temperatures increase, the body can experience many negative side effects which can influence how safely a person performs everyday
By Sarah Lawhorn, MS, LAT, ATC We all know the importance of exercise. We hear the recommendations on how many minutes of exercise to get, how many steps we should be taking each day, how often we should be in the gym. But what happens when you don’t have the
by Andrea Jervinis, LAT, ATC In swimming, a few tenths of a second can become the difference between standing on the podium or watching from the pool deck. Swimmers lose time with every dropped elbow, mistimed breath, sloppy turn, or poor start. The best swimmers are the ones who maximize
by December Vega, LAT, ATC Have you ever wondered why athletes continue practicing a movement long after they’ve learned how to perform it? A quarterback doesn’t learn to throw a ball once and call it a day. A shortstop doesn’t learn how to turn a double-play and never rehearse motions
by Fiona Stewart, MS, ATC One point doesn’t win or lose a tennis match, but it can change a player’s mindset. The ability to refocus after a setback is a skill every successful athlete learns. Industrial athletes face similar moments throughout the workday, where staying focused on the task is
By Nate Leu, MAT, LAT, ATC Every veteran athlete remembers being the rookie. Learning the playbook is one thing. Learning the pace, the habits, and the little details that don’t show up in practice is another. The industrial workplace is no different. Here are five common mistakes new hires may
by Stevie Scott, MS, ATC In singles tennis, one player covers the entire court. In doubles, two players cover the same space together. Their success depends on communication. Partners constantly exchange information through words, body language, and positioning to stay one step ahead of the next volley. The industrial workplace
by Chantel Gorton, PT, DPT, SCS Tennis is a lifetime sport. It’s played at all ages, from young to old, and doesn’t need pads or helmets. It doesn’t come with a team to guilt-trip when Fred can’t make it on Tuesday night because he’s already exhausted from the week. Tennis
By Ashley Lewis, MPH, ATC Stepping out for a smoke break may feel like the breather you need, but are you causing more harm than you realize? The industrial athlete’s game requires stamina and rapid recovery to meet the daily grind. You may find yourself having to meet high physical
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
