Cheerleading is a competitive, fun, and popular sport for many ages. Competitive cheerleading can start as young as five years old and continue through collegiate levels. Most school affiliated cheer teams begin in middle or high school. Cheerleaders are often divided into two main categories based on which skills they perform: flyers and bases. Flyers […] The post Returning to Cheerleading After a Concussion appeared first on Athletico ..read more

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. We’re hanging up our bats and gloves, coaches are making their rosters and checking them twice, and soon, our mounds and dugouts will be lightly covered in a fresh blanket of snow. ‘Tis the season – the off-season, that is. While we’re filling our bellies with holiday […] The post Benefits of an Arm Care Program for Overhead Athletes in the Off-Season appeared first on Athletico ..read more

The fall season is a wonderful time of year for annual traditions. With fall comes back to school, which also means football. Football is a sport that so many people love to rally around, as it offers opportunities for gatherings, as well as helps to create an identity for a team, school, and town. That […] The post 3 Hand Injuries Commonly Seen During The Football Season appeared first on Athletico ..read more

Are you ready for some football? The Friday night lights are upon us and the excitement of getting back to playing is in the air. Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly keep your arm healthy as a quarterback? Well, today we are going to talk a little bit about that and things […] The post Arm Care For Quarterbacks appeared first on Athletico ..read more

Having an ACL reconstruction can throw a major wrench into your life. The surgery is complicated, and the rehab program can feel daunting. With a projected return to sport timeline hovering around 9 months to a year depending on your injury, it can feel like you are destined for a year of struggle. This is […] The post Returning to Exercise After ACL Surgery appeared first on Athletico ..read more

Rock climbers face many types of injuries to their bodies, be it from falling rock, or one’s worst fear, a trauma from a fall event. What many don’t realize is the risk to the entire body, especially the hands. Climbers can experience overuse when training, particularly when training indoors, repeating the same routes multiple times. […] The post Hand Injuries Common To Rock Climbers appeared first on Athletico ..read more

The sun and the temperature have steadily been increasing which means one thing, golf season is back! Now that you are able to get back out onto the course, let’s talk about a few stretches and exercises that you can add to your routine to make sure that you are able to make the most […] The post Wrist Exercises To Help You Loosen Up For The Golfing Season appeared first on Athletico ..read more

If you’re a gymnast, you know the pain and inconvenience of sustaining a rip. Rips are a common and painful occurrence in gymnastics, caused by separation of the upper layers of skin in the palm of the hand or around the wrists from the lower layers of skin. Rips can happen from an excessively tight […] The post Is A Rip Ruining Your Grip? appeared first on Athletico ..read more

Golf season is upon us. With most of the country experiencing warmer weather, golfers are looking to book tee times and start practicing at the range. Golf can be a great activity for people of all ages to enjoy the outdoors and get some light exercise. Unfortunately, a nagging ache or pain in the Spring […] The post Five Exercises for Wrist Pain Relief for Golfers appeared first on Athletico ..read more

With winter in full effect, it is time to shift the focus of training for our throwers toward preparation for the spring. As the demand for increased pitch speed increases, it is important that throwing athletes make the most of the winter to reduce their risk of injury before ramping up their throwing in preseason […] The post 4 Easy Steps to Improve Offseason Training Tips for Young Pitchers appeared first on Athletico ..read more