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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
by Edwin Monroy, ATC We’re all thump thumping to our own beats. Working, resting, playing. Is it a healthy thumping heart, though? Heart disease claims more than 695,000 American lives annually and it’s time to take action. Join us for a quick 3-minute pulse check on how to keep your
by WRNW Our workday is made up of tasks. Tasks are made up of thoughts, movements, steps, challenges, and choices. We can’t progress through any of those without first taking a breath. With so many breaths to take in a day, why make it harder on yourself? Make every breath
by Sydney Boyce, MS, LAT, ATC, RYT200 If we’re Building Health this month, we have to tackle both physical and mental health, right? So let’s talk yoga. It’s here to build both at the same time! Yoga is a form of physical activity where you can strengthen, stretch, and improve
by Aaron Weidman, MS, ATC, CEAS Men’s Health tends to be a bit like Fight Club. How, you ask? Well, the 1st and 2nd rule of Men’s Health are similar to those of Fight Club – “You do not talk about Men’s Health!” We’re working on breaking through the stigma
by Mitchel Musselman, ATC During Men’s Health Month, here’s your reminder – stepping up and being a difference maker is not only to benefit those around you. You have to step up and make a difference in yourself too. You cannot take care of others if you don’t take care
