By Kelly Treviño, MS, LAT, ATC Hero lifts usually start with good intentions. Someone wants to get the job done, keep things moving, or avoid slowing the team down. But when a load is heavy, bulky, or awkward, going it alone is often where risk creeps in. That’s where buddy
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 Casee Yarborough, LAT, ATC Did you realize that “Elbows In, Thumbs Up” is actually aimed to protect the shoulder? The different joints of our upper body work so closely together that the positioning of the hand, wrist, and elbow can actually affect stress and strain on the shoulder. How
by Rachel Reichel, MS, CEAS, NREMT, LAT, ATCand Katie Ringenary, MS, LAT, ATC As industrial athletes, we weave through a spectrum of daily encounters from a loving family member, to a helpful neighbor, a familiar coffee shop barista, a friendly gym buddy, and a compassionate work colleague. Even within this
