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Pre-Round Golf Stretches to Enhance Mobility

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Athletico

Golf season is finally approaching, which means it is time to dust off the clubs, break out the plaid pants and...
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5 Upper Extremity Overuse Injuries in Growing Athletes

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Athletico

Young athletes today are often practicing three to four hours a day, four to five times per week.  Weekends are...
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Get in the Swing of Things: It’s Almost Golf Season

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Athletico

After a cold, snowy, and record-setting winter in Chicago, believe it or not, golf is just around the corner. Now...
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Using Heat or Ice to Treat Injuries

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Dorothy Cohee

Athletes are often recommended by medical professionals to use a method like ice or heat for injuries. But they may be...
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19 Ways to Relieve Muscular and Joint Pain on a 19-Hour Flight

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Athletico

I just got back from an amazing trip to the Philippines!  The country, the culture, the people who live there...
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Specialization in Athletics

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Athletico

High school sports have more exposure now more than ever. This is partially due to nationally televised games such as...
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Benefits of Foam Rolling for Hockey Warm-Up

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Athletico

As a medical professional who not only works with the Chicago Blackhawks but also a large number of hockey players...
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Should we take the “Ice” out of R.I.C.E.

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Lori Diamos

R.I.C.E., which stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation, is an acronym familiar to many. Whether you are an “average Joe” or...
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