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 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 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 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
