Warm and sunny days are finally here. Don't let an injury spoil your spring and summer fun. The April issue of ATI Physical Therapy’s GET THERE newsletter is focused on injury prevention at work, in the garden, on the playing field, and at home. Or are you in need some inspiration to keep you moving? We're excited to share the stories of an Olympian in our Video Feature and see how a European soccer player achieved his goal after injury in our GET THERE feature.
Prevent Pain Caused by Your Desk
Work injuries aren't limited to hard labor. Sitting at a desk all day can wreak havoc on your body. Rob Neighbors, CEIS and Ergonomics Consultant with ATI Worksite Solutions, demonstrates some quick tips on proper office ergonomics. Something as simple as an adjustment of your chair, keyboard or monitor could prevent future pain.
Avoid Back Pain While Gardening
After such a long and snowy winter, you may be yearning for gardening season. Coming out of hibernation and planting seeds for new growth couldn't sound more therapeutic...but if you aren't careful, a different kind of therapy may be in store for you. John Gannaway, physical therapist at our Chattanooga Downtown clinic shares some tips for a day in the dirt.
Transitioning from Indoor to Outdoor
The warm, sunny days just beckon for us to venture outdoors, but jumping into your outdoor workout or sport too quickly can put too much stress on your body and land you back on the couch. Katie Varnado, ATI Director of Sports Medicine, offers advice for transitioning from indoor to outdoor activities.
Time to open up the house and do some heavy duty spring cleaning? Household chores can be as strenuous as a full-body workout. Don't forget to warm-up and stretch first...and be sure to read these precautions for avoiding harm while cleaning offered by Michelle Quillin, an ATI Regional Director in Illinois.
Exercises for Beginner Runners
Thinking of tackling a 5K this summer? Before you put one foot in front of the other, you should prepare your body for the rigors of running. Patrick Manrique, a physical therapist at ATI Physical Therapy in Chicago's South Loop, demonstrates several exercises that beginner runners should incorporate into their training.
April is Occupational Therapy Month...an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about ATI Hand Therapy. Hand therapy is the rehabilitation of the hands and upper extremities. Many of ATI’s hand therapists are certified occupational therapists by trade rather than physical therapists. Angela Drury, Certified Hand Therapist with ATI Physical Therapy is Valparaiso, Indiana, discusses symptoms and available treatment.
Olympic Runner Gets Headstart at ATI
When you're an Olympic runnner, milliseconds can make the difference between bringing home a medal, or leaving empty handed. Though running is an individual sport, it takes a team to make a champion.
See how the experts at ATI Ann Arbor, MI have been a part of that team for 1500m Olympic Silver Medalist Nick Willis.
Javier Rojo of Elgin, IL has been playing soccer since the age of seven. A collegiate player at Judson University, Javier continued playing after graduation for a Chicago area club team. During one of his first club games, he passed the ball to his teammate and heard a pop in his knee...which is never a good sign!
Learn how ATI Physical Therapy was able to help Javier overcome his knee injury and achieve more than one of his goals.
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