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The Bump on Your Shin: What It Is and What to Do
As an athletic trainer that works with young, active populations, I get a lot of questions about injuries– some more common than others. One of the more common questions I get– especially adolescents – is “What is this bump below my knee?” The answer is almost always Osgood-Schlatter disease – a condition that sounds like...Read More
Beauty Before Pain: One Therapist’s Perspective on High Heel Shoes
“I had surgery 2 weeks ago. When can I wear heels?” “I wore heels for 30 years, every day at my job. Now I can’t wear flat shoes because my ankles are too tight.” “I have a growth in my foot that is pressing on some nerves. I just want to wear heels again.” “Please...Read More
If My Arthritis is Not Reversible, Why Should I See a Physical Therapist?
As a physical therapist I often hear people make the statement “My knee hurts today, but it always does; I have arthritis” or “Physical therapy can’t help me because my pain is from arthritis.” Once a joint is showing arthritic changes or degeneration, it’s true that degeneration will not reverse. However, research is showing more...Read More
What You Can Do Right Now about Your Elbow Pain
Editor’s Note: Today’s post is written by Betsy Schack, OTR/L. Betsy is an occupational/hand therapist at Athletico Skokie and Athletico Park Ridge. Does it seem like you can’t get through the day without having pain in your elbow? You go to lift your laundry basket, pull a door open, or even try to twist off...Read More
Tips to Save your Back while Raking Leaves
Few people enjoy raking; however, it is an inevitable household chore come fall. Raking seems like a pretty easy task, but going about it improperly may lead to some lower and upper back strain. Raking is a very repetitive activity that uses many muscles in our lower back, upper back, neck, and shoulders. Here are...Read More
Marathon Race Recovery
Congratulations on completing your Marathon! Whether this is your first or 50th marathon, you should be proud of your accomplishment and the hard work that brought you across the finish line. I hope you finished your race smiling. Just remember, recovering from the race is just as crucial as your training. Most experts agree that...Read More
Endurance Rehabilitation
Maximize Your Potential Whether you’re a recreational jogger or a competitive athlete, our Endurance Rehabilitation Program can help you regain your peak performance level. Athletico’s Endurance Program is specifically designed to evaluate, treat and educate athletes in the prevention of endurance related injuries. We teach runners, cyclists, swimmers, and adventure racers the importance of balancing...Read More
Free Assessment
Pain Or Injury? Let Us Take The First Look. Have a sprain, strain or nagging pain? Schedule an in-clinic or virtual free assessment. Your free assessment is a one-on-one conversation about your goals with one of our licensed healthcare experts. We listen carefully to fully evaluate your complaint so we can recommend the best treatment...Read More