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Tips to Avoid Overuse Injuries
New Year’s resolutions to become more active are great. I hope everyone who made a resolution to be fit is starting to see a difference. That said, if someone has been pretty sedentary, and he or she jumps into a new fitness program too quickly, overuse injuries can occur. Understanding how to pace yourself while...Read More
5 Ways to Reduce Your Chance of an Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprains are generally regarded as the most common sports-related injury and are, consequently, the #1 reason for lost time in athletics. In fact, it’s estimated that 1 in 17 high school athletes will suffer an ankle sprain per season. Yikes! Those are better odds than a lot of games in Vegas. As an athletic...Read More
Concussion Highlights Increased Community Awareness of Head Injuries
On Sunday, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler became the most recent Chicago professional athlete to sustain a concussion on the field of play. With high-profile athletes suffering concussions on a seemingly weekly basis, local organizations, high schools, and professional leagues are raising awareness of the issue through enhanced return-to-play guidelines and educational programs designed to...Read More
AthletiCo Physical Therapist Provides Rehabilitation to Chicago Blackhawks and Community
Tinley Park physical therapy center also boasts athletic trainer who works with Chicago Cubs and local high school AthletiCo physical therapist, Patrick Becker, watched this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs with more than just a fan’s eye. As the team physical therapist for the Chicago Blackhawks, Becker has spent the last two seasons providing rehabilitation to injured...Read More