by Ethan Hancock, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, LAT, XPS Just like professional skiers and snowboarders, industrial athletes need more than just balance, they need proper fueling, strength, and rest. Industrial athletes must be ready to meet the demands of a fast-paced environment during a shift where they need to swivel
by Savanah Mickey, LAT, ATC, CEAS Lifting is inevitable in everyday life, whether you are lifting material to set up for the workday, or you’re lifting the dog over the baby gate to go outside, or perhaps lifting a pitcher of sweet tea to have with dinner after a long
by Kayla Ward, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, CES If you’ve ever heard a Work Right Injury Prevention Specialist use the phrase “engage your core when lifting” and felt unsure how to do it correctly, you’re not alone. While we might visualize a powerlifter wearing a weight belt in the gym,
by Mitchel Musselman, ATC Hockey players aren’t the only athletes who suit up knowing the day will demand toughness, awareness, and teamwork. Industrial athletes face similar hazards on their own “ice,” where fast-paced tasks, shared spaces, and sharp tools put wrists and hands at constant risk. The parallels between the
by John Walker, MS, LAT, ATC, CES Of all the health trends to emerge in the 21st century, few (if any) have achieved the notoriety and effectiveness of GLP-1 receptor agonists, most commonly known today as Ozempic. From speculative tabloid headlines to nationwide ad campaigns, Ozempic has taken the world
by Olivia Asso-Gonzalez, MS, LAT, ATC Your work shift breaks things down. Your legs and feet feel the miles. Your shoulders remember the reaches, and your grip knows every tool you touched. That’s part of the job. What matters is how you rebuild after. Protein is a macronutrient, meaning it’s
by Aaron Weidman, MS, ATC, CEAS Most of us rely on a morning cup of coffee (or a few) to get through the day. Some of us even enjoy an afternoon cup to help us finish our day strong. But while that second (or 5th) cup of coffee seems like
