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How to Reduce Your Risk of ACL Injuries

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Zach Kirkpatrick, PT, MPT, SCS

Co-author: Dylan Webster, SPT, XPS Updated: August 1, 2025 If you’ve been following sports over the past few years you may have noticed an increase in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears in both men’s and women’s sports. You may be asking yourself if there is anything they can be doing to reduce their risk of a knee injury, especially if you have young athletes in your home participating in sports such as football, soccer and basketball. Is it even possible to reduce your risk of a knee injury in general? Luckily the answer is…absolutely! (more…)

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The Future of Physical Therapy and Telehealth

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Athletico

Due to the recent pandemic, our health landscape has been quickly shifting. Healthcare professionals are now turning to virtual visits to treat their patients. This not only reduces the risk for themselves and their patients, but creates access and quality care for patients. Physical therapists have been no exception in adjusting their practices in order to accommodate patients through telemedicine. As a physical therapist, I have performed hundreds of these appointments. Here are the benefits of physical therapy telehealth services and the future it holds. (more…)

How Team USA Rhythmic Gymnasts are Staying Active at Home

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Co Authors: Team USA’s Laura Zeng and Evita Griskenas With continued shelter in place orders across the country, many athletes are having to alter training and competition schedules including Team USA’s Rhythmic Gymnasts. Unable to attend practice as they normally would, their competition season has been interrupted along with the delay of the Tokyo Olympics. Laura Zeng and Evita Griskenas, two of Team USA’s top rhythmic gymnasts, give us insight into what they are doing at home to stay active and prevent injury as well as tips for other rhythmic gymnasts. (more…)

Layers of a Concussion: Symptoms & Treatment

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Sarah Lohmeyer, PT, DPT

It is common for some things to be overwhelming and confusing after a concussion. Like any recovery, concussion rehabilitation is not linear, but full of peaks and valleys. Throughout rehabilitation for a concussion, patients may experience new symptoms after a more prominent symptom has resolved. Some people might even have a hard time relating symptoms directly to their concussion. Fortunately, physical therapists trained in concussion management are able to recognize these signs and symptoms and guiding patients through rehab. (more…)

Why Should You See a Physical Therapist First for Pain?

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Tony Matoska, PT, DPT, CMPT

In all likelihood, there will come a time in our lives where we find ourselves in pain. Traditionally, if you weren’t able to manage the pain yourself, you would schedule an appointment with your doctor or seek out an orthopedic surgeon to have them assess you. However, numerous studies show a strong benefit of seeking out physical therapy first when dealing with musculoskeletal pain1,3. Musculoskeletal pain refers to pain in the muscles, tendons, bones, joints, ligaments and nerves of the body. (more…)

Athletico’s Healthcare Heroes

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Athletico

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our worlds upside down, striking us with fear and uncertainty. However, the Athletico team has continued to care for our patients, making a difference in their lives and throughout our communities. While we recognize the entire Athletico team and their efforts to offer superior care during these challenging times, here are a few clinicians we’d like to highlight for their work in-clinic, in-home or via telehealth virtual visits. (more…)

Exercises to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Athletico

The pelvic floor, also known as the “hammock” of your core, is very important to keep strong and mobile. It provides support for the pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus and rectum in the female pelvis. In the male pelvis, the pelvic floor supports the bladder and rectum. (more…)

Making a Difference with Movement

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Athletico

As Chicagoland’s leading provider of physical and occupational therapy, we are a group of passionate individuals who believe in the power of movement. To encourage health and wellness and to give back the communities who need us the most right now, we launched the Athletico Cares Virtual 5K Challenge. (more…)

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