March in Virginia usually means the emergence of spring weather, more time outdoors and more sports activity out on fields and trails everywhere!  How appropriate that National Athletic Training Month is March.

Our homage to our fantastic ATCs is a year-round endeavor, but this month, we are doing some extra posting about, and "toasting" our talented ATCs. 

To join in: follow, share and like our posts about our ATCs on Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about our trainers, visit: https://www.acacpt.com/Athletic-Training

Sports injuries are common among both youth and adults.

While they may not be completely preventable, there are ways to reduce the chances of acquiring an injury, such as training in body awareness and improving muscle tone.

Managing these injuries requires a combination of both protecting the injured body part and optimizing healing.

Baseball is an exciting sport that is enjoyed by people of all ages around the country. Players use repetitive motions when throwing, batting, and running, putting them at risk of injury.

A Physical Therapist can help to minimize the risk of injury by teaching the player how to stretch properly and condition their body to withstand the impact of the sport.

Ankle sprains are common and potentially debilitating injuries. Whether you roll your ankle badly once in a soccer game or sustain a number of small sprains over time, your ankle can feel unstable.

The good news is that even if some structural damage occurs, ankles can be rehabilitated to perform optimally. To learn more about how to protect your ankle from instability due to inversion sprains, read on!

From: allrecipes.com

This flavorful recipe uses the tenderest cut of pork to deliver an easy weeknight main course. The umami flavors combined with the lean pork deliver a succulent, protein-rich dish that will have your family asking for seconds!

Try it tonight for an easy meal!

From: cookieandkate.com

There’s no quicker or more satisfying side dish than a veggie stir fry. Slice up all the fresh vegetables you have and toss them in! The secret is using high heat and cooking the veggies until just tender crisp.

This keeps their colors and nutrients intact for this super healthy side dish.