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 Stevie Scott, MS, ATC If we constantly push the boundaries of health and safety, it’s only a matter of time before we *strike out.* This can include accidents, mental burnout, physical injury, or getting sick. To make sure we have a successful transition from the dugout to the field,
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 Sarah Lawhorn, MS, LAT, ATC We know the importance of a pre-task plan—discussing potential risks and preparing for what might happen during a task. We learn to keep an eye out for hazards at the work place. But what if your hazards aren’t work related? Dealing with a severe
by Michelle Leitheiser, LAT, ATC, CSCS Industrial environments are demanding. Fast-paced, noisy, and often physically intense. The setting requires more than just strength and endurance. It also requires mental clarity to perform tasks safely and efficiently. Whether you’re operating heavy machinery, doing repetitive tasks, or troubleshooting an issue on the
by Sydney Boyce, MS, LAT, ATC, RYT200 Stress is our body’s way of saying there is too much going on at the moment and that we’re feeling overwhelmed “This is too much!” When these stress responses start to affect our everyday life or prevent us from being in the present
by Shane Leahy, LAT, ATC This time of year is often described as the most wonderful time, but for many, it can also be the most stressful. According to a 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association, 41% of Americans reported increased stress levels during the holiday season. Financial concerns,
by Omar Fercha, MA, LAT, ATC Looking for the ideal gift to give your co-worker, friend, children, or even your significant other? What if I told you this gift would help reduce your own stress, lower your heart rate and blood pressure, and increase your connection with the person you
by Marta Borkova, PT, DPT The world is becoming darker, literally. As we ‘fall’ towards winter, each day the daylight hours shorten and the darkness of night lengthens. For industrial athletes, like much of the modern workforce, this season equates to getting up in the dark, coming home from work
by Stevie Scott, MS, ATC How confident would we be if our mechanic had trouble finding the hood latch to check out our car? Or if we went to the dentist and they kept second guessing which sharp instrument to put in our mouth? We can agree that our confidence
