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Brooke Bloedorn
Hip Pain Milwaukee Eastside Clinic I am a dancer and love physical fitness. I was experiencing a lot of hip pain, but was very active. My future revolves around my dance training, so I knew I needed to deal with this pain as soon as possible before it got worse. I went to Athletico because...Read More
How Physical Therapy Can Help Back Pain
The back is designed to protect the spinal cord. However, it is also like a set of stackable blocks with bones that connect and run from the base of the head, to the bottom of our tailbone. Those stackable blocks keep us erect/upright, maintain posture, absorb shock and provide a stable base for our arms and legs...Read More
Debut Marathoner Series: 5 Tips for Recovering from Your First Marathon
Congratulations, you have completed your very first marathon! Now what? Use the following recovery tips to help you feel your best in the days and weeks ahead.Read More
How to Safely Learn the Splits
Coaches, parents and athletes often ask me, “What is the best way to learn or improve upon doing the splits?” Gymnasts, cheerleaders and dancers are often the population that is interested, but lately this has become a great topic for baseball players, hurdlers and hockey players. Below are three great stretches to assist in gaining...Read More
Muscle Pain During Pregnancy: Part 2
Editor’s note: Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be rolling out a three part series to common symptoms during pregnancy and how to treat them! Help! What Is This Pain I Am Experiencing During My Pregnancy? You’re pregnant! It’s an exciting and busy time for you. So, why are you having...Read More
Avoiding Soccer Related Injuries
Strains and sprains can occur in any sport, but why are certain ones more common with particular sports? With the World Cup right around the corner, an athlete in soccer is more prone to injuring things like his/her hamstrings, adductors, quadriceps, or hip flexors. There are risk factors that also unfortunately make one more apt...Read More
Muscle Pain During Pregnancy: Part 1
Editor’s note: Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be rolling out a three part series to common symptoms during pregnancy and how to treat them! Help! What Is This Pain I Am Experiencing During My Pregnancy? You’re pregnant! It’s an exciting and busy time for you. So, why are you having...Read More
Physical Therapy for Patients with Cancer
Physical therapists are medical professionals who specialize in using exercise to treat a variety of conditions. Physical therapists treat patients with post-surgical shoulders and knees, orthopaedic related pain; patients who have suffered a stroke, heart attack; patients who may have developmental delays or are at risk for frequent falls. Many people benefit from physical therapy...Read More