AthletiCo provides rehabilitation services to dancers, gymnasts, cheerleaders, musicians, and performing artists.  Our goal is to evaluate, treat and educate artists and athletes in the prevention of performance/event-related injuries.  Technical evaluations are also performed to maximize the abilities of each artist/athlete.  Our staff is well trained to address the physical and psychological needs of the artist/athlete.  We stress the importance of balancing athletic abilities with artistic expression through generalized conditioning and technical training.  This proactive approach promotes wellness with rapid recovery from injury and prompt return to performing.

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Performing Arts Services

• Complimentary Injury Screenings
• On-site rehearsal and performance coverage including onsite consultation and injury evaluation, dance injury management, technique evaluation and retraining
• Clinical rehabilitation including massage therapy
• Pilates-evolved rehabilitation
• Gymnastics / Cheerleading rehabilitation
• Educational lectures or seminars

Performing Arts Tips and Articles                                                                                                                                                       

• Exercise Band for Stretching and Strengthening
• Stretching 101 - Flexibility is a key component of success for performing artists.  Stretching is extremely important for developing and maintaining flexibility.
• Injury Care - AthletiCo's Jeff Thomas, assistant athletic trainer for the Chicago Blackhawks, explains the first aid principle of R.I.C.E.  Also, common injuries such as sprains and strains are explained.
• Active Isolated Stretching - Active Isolated Stretching, Soft Tissue Release, and Massage Therapy can help alleviate pain and tightness in muscles commonly experienced after a round of golf.
• When to Use Ice Vs. Heat - Determining whether to use ice or heat on an injury depends on what the injury is or why you have pain. 
• Kendra Gage Travels with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago - Last July, AthletiCo’s Kendra Gage, PT, River North, had the opportunity to travel with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago to Florence, Italy.  Read about her experiences.
  
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