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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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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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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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Every Breath You Take

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

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Strong Shoulders, Stronger Ken

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

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The Wonderful World of Ken-jury Prevention

by Omar Fercha, LAT, ATC According to a 2020 study, 82% of men try to stay healthier to live longer for family and friends. However, only 50% of men engage in using preventive care. My fellow men, WHAT ARE WE DOING!? Life finds a way. The odds of us being

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It’s Complexus

by Andrea Jervinis, LAT, ATC Ladies! Do you have the right support? Let’s discuss. Women are more prone to experience thoracic pain in their lifetime than men. A study sampling 3,710 workers found that 17% of women in the workforce and 9% of men experienced thoracic pain. Although the prevalence

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From Plate To Planet

by Peyton Mayberry, LAT, ATC Ever stop to ponder the journey of your food from fridge to fork? You’re not alone if the answer is ‘rarely.’ But here’s the reality: our daily meals often come with a side of waste – excess accoutrement, if you will. From overlooked leftovers to

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