Why Your Neck Hurts in the Morning, And How to Fix It
Waking up with neck pain or stiffness is common, but it is not something you have to accept as normal. […]
Stronger in the New Year: A Guide to Safe, Sustainable Fitness Goals
A new year brings fresh motivation to move more, get stronger, and build healthier routines. It also puts pressure on […]
Holiday Eating: Tips for a Healthier Holiday
Reviewed and contributions made by Lisa Gleason, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist So often the holidays come and go in a flurry of […]
Staying Hydrated: Cold Water vs. Lukewarm Water
Reviewed by Dallas Reynolds, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, COMT It’s generally known that people should drink about eight cups of […]
Calculating Your Target Heart Rate for Exercise
Reviewed and contributions made by Kendra Rorabaugh, Sr. Business Development Manager, MBA, BA, Kinesiology & Exercise Science We’ve all felt […]
Five Lesser-Known Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
Reviewed and contributions made by Sarah Primeau, Certified USA Triathlon Coach, Yoga and STOTT Pilates instructor, & ATI Senior Sales […]
Put Yourself First! Self-Care Is Key
Staying Healthy Means Echoing the Advice We Give Patients Ryan Geary, PT, DPT, SCS, ATI Clinic Director in SC and […]
Get the Most from Your Health Insurance Before Year’s End | ATI
Get the Most from Your Health Insurance Before the End of the Year As another long year draws to a […]
Heart Healthy Habits For Seniors
Young At Heart: Heart Healthy Habits For Seniors When it comes to the impact of age on the heart, there’s […]
A Cure for What Ails Healthcare’s Benchmarking Ills?
By: Chris E. Stout, PhD In this time of rapidly evolving payer models—the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA, or […]
Healthy Traveling Makes for Happy Travelers
Contributions by: Julianne Lessard OTR/L,CHT Air travel these days can be extremely taxing on the mind, body and soul, […]
Healthy Holiday Food Swaps
Contributions by: Emily Fish, RDN, CD The aim for healthy eating around the holidays can often times be deviated off […]
Technology Trends in Healthcare and Medicine: Will 2019 Be Different?
By: Chris E. Stout, PhD This is a fitting time of year to pause and take a moment to look back […]
When Your Infant Refuses to Eat, Feeding Aversion May Be to Blame
Contributions by: Carrie Becher, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, OTRL from the ATI Grand Blanc, Mich., clinic When it comes to food, we all have […]
Tips to Avoid the Cold and Flu
By: Beth Brown, MBA, MSN, RN, CEIS™, COHC, COHN-S, Occupational Health Nurse/Lead Registered Nurse While colds and flu viruses can happen […]
A New Type of Balance Board Aimed at Peak Performance
We mean it when we say “our team leads the way in pioneering the future of the industry”. Such is […]
Keep Your Hands Safe While Swiping, Texting and Gaming
By Stephanie Levinson and Julianne Lessard OTR/L, CHT Handheld technology is constantly changing, but our bodies can’t evolve nearly as […]
Snow Skiing as a Natural Anti-Aging Remedy
Contributions by: Peter Braun MS, LAT, ATC, ITAT The effects of time on one’s body are unavoidable and often substantial. […]
Consume Calcium or Else!
By Grace Wang and Chris E. Stout, PhD Much of the Western world is interested in health insofar as it […]
How Physical Therapy is Helping to Fight the Opioid Crisis
For decades, long-term chronic pain management was widely believed to be controlled through opioids, such as Hydrocodone, Methadone and Oxycodone; […]
The Ergonomically Correct Home Office
By Grace Wang and Dr. Chris E. Stout Whether or not you realize it, you probably have a home office. […]
National Wise Health Consumer Month
By BobbieJo Paul, FNP, Provider/Health Coach, ATI Active Care Wise Health Consumer Month…what exactly is a wise health consumer? Let’s […]
March is National Nutrition Month
Have you ever thought about seeing a Registered Dietitian? The American Dietetic Association lists the top ten reasons why consulting with […]
What is Occupational Therapy?
By Chanon Vallas MS, OTR/L, CHT April is marked to celebrate the profession of occupational therapy and the impact it has […]
Sunglasses – Not Just a Fashion Accessory
By Ginger Dayton, Director of Health and Safety at ATI Worksite Solutions Almost everyone loves a bright and sunny day, but […]
Vacation Debilitation: Leisure Sickness and How to Avoid It
By Grace Wang and Dr. Chris E. Stout How many holiday meals have you had to skip because you were […]
Sitting Ourselves to Death
By Grace Wang and Dr. Chris E. Stout Whether we’re driving, sitting at our desks, or reclining in front of […]
Why Can’t I Have an Antibiotic?
By BobbieJo Paul, FNP, Provider/Health Coach, ATI Active Care Getting sick is a common part of life, but how many […]
Concussion Facts and FAQ
When you think about a concussion, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s football. We think […]
Hectic but Healthy: How to Flourish in the Busiest Times of Your Life
By Grace Wang and Dr. Chris E. Stout What do you suppose is the number one excuse for not exercising? […]
Dealing with Anxiety
By BobbieJo Paul, FNP, Provider/Health Coach, ATI Active Care Sweaty palms, racing heart, dry mouth…the experience passes and you are […]
Avoid the Flu like the Plague
By Grace Wang and Dr. Chris E. Stout According to the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we […]
National Handwashing Awareness Week, December 7-13
By BobbieJo Paul, FNP, Provider/Health Coach, ATI Active Care Next week, December 7-13, is National Handwashing Awareness Week. While handwashing […]
Don’t Forget to Get Your Flu Shot
By BobbieJo Paul, FNP, Provider/Health Coach, ATI Active Care Every year we see advertisements telling us to get a flu […]
Lying ChEats: Foods You Thought Were Healthy That Aren’t
By Grace Wang and Dr. Chris E. Stout If you’ve been inside a grocery store lately, chances are you’ve been […]
Can You Ever Catch Up on Sleep?
We’ve all been there at some point. It’s that point of exhaustion where our body just feels like it’s running […]
How Cold is Too Cold to Exercise Outside?
You lace up your shoes, pile on all the appropriate clothing layers, and head outside only to find that it […]
Is It Thirst or Hunger?
Have you ever been sitting around and suddenly felt hungry? You pull out some snacks and munch away only to […]
National Kidney Month
There are two small organs that are often not thought about when considering health. The kidneys are a pair of […]
Sleep and Your Health
Authored by BobbieJo Paul, FNP, Provider / Health Coach, Activate Healthcare Are you thinking about how you’re making healthy choices? Did you know […]
Bug Bites: Treatment and Prevention
By BobbieJo Paul, FNP, Provider/Health Coach, ATI Active Care Mosquitos, spiders, ticks and bees are here. The great outdoors can […]
4 Ways to Avoid Gym Germs
Whether New Year’s Resolutions or the cold weather outside are the cause, the beginning of the year brings a crowd […]
5 Ways to Make Your New Year’s Resolution Stick
With January 1st behind us, our New Year’s Resolutions are in full swing. How is your resolution going? We all start […]
Need Ideas for a New Year’s Resolution? Try These!
The New Year is here which means it’s time to make those resolutions. Sure, maybe we made some resolutions last […]
Poor Posture Affects You More Than You Know
At some point while we were growing up many of us probably heard our parents or teachers say, “Sit up […]
How Long Does It Take to Get out of Shape?
The holidays are here and with all of the shopping, family and friend gatherings and everything else, your workouts have […]
6 Ways to Combat Holiday Stress
The holidays are in full swing which means stress is either already here or on its way. From the parties to the […]
How to Dress for Winter Workouts
You check the temperature before heading out for your run: 29 degrees with a wind chill of 22. Brrr! You […]
Talking Turkey
Family, food and festivities…the ingredients for great Thanksgiving memories! But, if you’re not careful, these memories may turn into aches […]
Did You Know It’s a Gross World? Wash Your Hands.
Hand Washing: we all do it, sometimes. Did you know that hand washing has a very important role in your […]
Out of Breath After Climbing the Stairs? Here’s Why
You’ve just climbed a flight of stairs…just one…and you’re out of breath. As you continue to walk down the hall, […]
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Authored by: BobbieJo Paul, FNP, ATI Active Care As we leave the month of October, we’ll be seeing a change […]
Time for the Flu Shot
By: BobbieJo Paul, FNP, ATI Active Care It’s that time of the year again, and we’re all seeing advertisements and […]
Morning or Night: When Is the Best Time to Work Out?
Whether you’re a seasoned exerciser or just starting out, the question about the best time to work out has probably […]
Summertime Heat and Safety
Summer is here and so is the heat. While flu season is behind us, there are still health concerns in […]
Is Housework Considered Exercise?
The clock just struck noon and you’ve officially been cleaning your house for 4 hours now. You’re sweaty and tired […]
Sleep vs. Exercise…Which Should You Choose?
You’ve set your goals, committed to your workout plan and started improving your diet. This time, more so than any […]
Tips to Stay Motivated during Your Fitness Journey
Whether we’re seasoned exercisers or just starting out, motivation – or lack thereof – has probably crossed our minds at […]
Asthma and Allergy Awareness
Runny nose, congestion, sore throat, cough or wheezing? At what point should you become concerned? These symptoms can become recurrent, but […]
April Is National Alcohol Awareness Month
“Would you like to order a drink with that?” If you are over the age of 21, you have likely […]
March 15-21 Is National Poison Prevention Week
We often think of our home as a safe place. However, common items such as cleaning chemicals, medications and plants […]
Love Your Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women. In fact, according to the CDC, about […]
Healthy Weight Week January 18 – 24
This time of year, many people choose to make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and become healthier. Unfortunately, […]
November is American Diabetes Month
By BobbieJo Paul, Family Nurse Practitioner, ATI Active Care, Waukesha, Wisconsin Diabetes is a chronic disease that can cause serious […]
Diabetes Awareness
Diabetes is a chronic disease that can cause serious health complications and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control […]
Seasonal Influenza: Beat the Bug!
The time is NOW to protect yourself from the flu By BobbieJo Paul, Family Nurse Practitioner, ATI Active Care The […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By BobbieJo Paul, FNP, Provider/Health Coach, ATI Active Care October is the month when you will start to see pink […]
What is Enterovirus D68?
By BobbieJo Paul, Family Nurse Practitioner, ATI Active Care, Waukesha, Wisconsin While many think of the flu season as a time […]
September is National Cholesterol Education Awareness Month
By BobbieJo Paul, Family Nurse Practitioner, ATI Active Care, Waukesha, Wisconsin According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), […]
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Immunizations have helped many people avoid becoming sick with diseases that have caused significant illness, disability and death. However, many […]
Gua sha, an ancient treatment with modern relevance
At first glance, Gua sha treatment looks like it would be painful, but it is actually healing. This traditional East […]
Mommy Thumb Treatment Options and Symptoms
Authored by Eileen Scanlon, Hand Therapist with ATI Physical Therapy in West Dover, DE. Being a new mother is a special […]
Protect Yourself from Vector-Borne Diseases
By BobbieJo Paul, Family Nurse Practitioner, ATI Active Care, Waukesha, WI As the title suggests, World Health Day is a day […]
Reduce Your Colon Cancer Risk
By BobbieJo Paul, Family Nurse Practitioner, ATI Active Care, Waukesha, Wisconsin Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosis in […]
Taking Advantage of Stress: How It Could Help Your Health
By: Amanda Clark, PT, DPT, SCS Do you have a negative perception of stress? Do you think of it as […]
Obesity in America: How Much Is It Costing You?
By: Maggie O’Brien, PT, DPT Obesity is defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30.0 or greater, or roughly […]
When to Use Ice or Heat
It’s been a crazy day! Just as you check one thing off the to-do list, it seems like two more […]
How to Eliminate Stress: 8 Tips From the Experts
Contributions by: Shelly Najjar, MPH, RDN Feeling overwhelmed, frantic or rushed? Can’t seem to get a break? Working on that […]
Getting Smart About Superfoods
By: Shelly Najjar, MPH, RDN, CD The term “superfood” is commonly used to mean a food reported to provide health […]
Fresh or Frozen – What’s Best for Your Health?
Contributions by: Emily Fish, RDN, CD After a long day of work, cooking dinner may seem like a chore at […]
How to Relieve Chronic Pain
Are you dealing with Chronic Pain? You’re not alone. Chronic pain impacts approximately 20 percent of Americans, resulting in restricted mobility, opioid […]
Wellness Tips for Winter Aches and Pains & Common Winter Injuries
Wellness Tips for Winter Aches, Pains & Sprains Wintertime can mean many different things, depending on where you live. Perhaps, […]
How to Improve Physical Health
Most of us are familiar with the popular phrase, “New Year, New You!” Coming off of what was a trying […]