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 Emmalee Ginn, MS, LAT, ATC, EMT Debriefing after a long workday is about more than slowing down mentally. Recuperation also depends on having the right fuel ready when energy is low and decisions feel harder. At Work Right, we see it often. When meals aren’t planned ahead, recovery gets
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
by Peyton Mayberry, LAT, ATC Sleep, you either love it or hate it, but you can’t live without it! As industrial athletes, you put your body through demanding work – lifting, reaching, and moving with purpose. Sleep is your body’s way to repair and recover from the rigors of the
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
