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Ready. Set. Work Right.

by Nicole Bruce, MS, LAT, ATC Do you wonder why athletes spend an hour or more stretching and warming up before a game? Even in motorsports, drivers complete a parade lap before the race to check track conditions, ensure their vehicles are operating smoothly, and most importantly to prepare their

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Work Right With Heart

by Ally Folkert, DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS With February just around the corner, we’re turning our sights to this Cardiovascular Health Awareness Month. February is a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of heart health and inspiring individuals to take proactive steps toward better living. In the spirit

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Building The PREPARED Habit

by Justin Zimmerman, MS, ATC, CSCS Most high-level athletes have a routine they go through to get in the right headspace prior to training or competition. A mind divided can lead to errors with potentially serious consequences. Think of leaving yourself open for a tackle during football, or not monitoring

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Prevention Starts With Prepared

by Michael Marsh, MS, ATC Last week, we introduced the idea that Prevention Favors the PREPARED. Yes, it’s a fun play on words. We can prepare ourselves in advance from injury, but with Work Right, it’s also a catchy acronym. The PREPARED acronym is a practical guide, helping industrial athletes

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Prevention Favors The Prepared

Every workday brings new challenges for industrial athletes. Tasks change, environments shift, and surprises can pop up when least expected. But one thing never changes: the need to stay safe, avoid injuries, and finish the day ready to do it all again tomorrow. At Work Right, we know that safety

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Constructing Your Mental Fortress

by Rachel Reichel, MS, CEAS II, NREMT, LAT, ATC Every day is an opportunity to build our mental strength, like the defense of a mighty fortress. Let’s frame our own mental fortitude and mental health journey as the construction and defense of our own empire. A castle, an army? Yep!

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Pop And Lock

by Colton Broadhead, PT, DPT, CSCS A twist of the wrist, a turn of the neck, or a rotation of the ankle. Any of these might cause the release of pressure and the strange sensation of a pop in one of our joints. And, while on its own popping joints

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