by Ally Folkert, DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS As we close off a month focused on shoulder health, let’s summarize what industrial athlete-specific research has to say regarding workplace shoulder injuries and how we can prevent these issues in the first place. If your job requires heavy lifting, repetitive motion, or
by Mitchel Musselman, ATC The shoulder is one of the most complex yet most free moving joints in the human body. Given its design and complexity this also makes it one of the most vulnerable joints we have. Studies show 18-26% of people will experience some sort of shoulder injury
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 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 WRNW It’s that time again, Industrial Athletes. Work Right preaches prevention and this month our focus is on the ball and socket joint – the shoulder! When it comes to work, there isn’t much your shoulders don’t play a role in. To take the weight off of your shoulders,
by WRNW Work Right does its best to give constant education on injury prevention and tips on how to stay safe and healthy at work and at home. Our goal is to keep you working and prevent injuries! Aside from the inconveniences that come with shoulder pain (disruptions to sleep,
