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Taking Training Too Far: A Quick Look at Rhabdomyolysis

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Athletico

First off, thanks for making it past the title and not assuming that rhabdomyolysis wasn't some word I made up to sound like a medical genius. Rhabdomyolysis, or rhabdo in fitness slang, is a rare, but very dangerous condition seen in athletes that are pushing themselves too far. Fitness competitions are becoming a rapidly growing phenomenon, which means more and more people testing their body's limits, so I figured it was time to raise some awareness about this condition and how to avoid it. (more…)

Working with the Pros: Keeping the Fire on the Field

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Athletico

Athletico’s Jake Bronowski has scored won of the most sought after positions in the massage world: he is the team massage therapist for the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer. He is a highly skilled and experienced massage therapist and is well-deserving of this role. Working so closely with these elite athletes is a fun and rewarding experience for Jake, and he states that developing relationships with everyone involved in the Fire organization is the best part! Jake was kind enough to answer my questions about what it is like to work with this very special population. (more…)

Chronic Whiplash…Why do I still have pain after all these months?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Athletico

Whiplash is a term used to describe an injury to the neck area that usually involves a rapid movement into extension and flexion, such as in a car accident. Whiplash is the most common non-fatal injury associated with a motor vehicle accident and can even occur at speeds of less than 15 miles per hour. Symptoms of neck stiffness and pain usually appear in the days following the accident and can last for several months, often becoming chronic in 25% of individuals. (more…)

Three Ways to Avoid Knee Pain at the Gym

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Athletico

Many patients come to physical therapy with knee pain as a result of gym workouts. Here are three ways to avoid knee pain while working out at the gym: (more…)

Adding 3D “Fun”ction to Your Walk or Run: Part 1

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Lori Diamos

Now that warmer weather is finally here, we are all stir crazy to get outside and start having some fun in the sun. A simple and easy way to have fun in the sun with exercise is to start a walking or running program. In the spring and summer months you’ll see walkers or joggers on the lakefront, in the parks, on the sidewalks, along a forest or preserve trail, and sometimes even in the streets. Because walking and running are inherently familiar to most of us, we don’t often think outside the box and try to incorporate ways to make it better or safer. So today we will not only review some basics, but we will show you how and why to add a 3D component to not only your walk and run but also to your pre-activity warm-up and post-activity stretching routine. (more…)

Read more health resources related to these topics:

Endurance Exercise and Fitness General Stretching endurance running Stretching walking warm-up

Active Lifestyles and Achilles Tendinitis

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Athletico

Have you ever experienced pain or swelling in your Achilles heel after prolonged activity? Though the Achilles is the strongest tendon in the body, it's still susceptible to injury. Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, which is the tendon that connects the calf muscles at the back of your lower leg to your heel bone. It is a common condition in endurance athletes and other athletes who put repetitive stress on their feet and Achilles tendon. Here are some of the common causes, symptoms, and ways to manage the pain. (more…)

Toe Walking Toddlers: Is it Normal?

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Athletico

Editor's Note: Today's post is written by Pam Lasky, PT, DPT, pediatric physical therapist and Pediatrics Program Manager. Facebook, Twitter, and various blogs have made raising kids today a whole new ball game. We are inundated with new baby photos, "my child rolled at 2 months" Facebook statuses, and the baby genius who is walking, talking, and riding a bike by 12 months. As a physical therapist who works with a wide variety of children, I am constantly being asked what the "norms" are.  I wanted to take this time to address one of the most common questions I receive as a pediatric physical therapist. (more…)

The Bump on Your Shin: What It Is and What to Do

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Athletico

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 the end of the world, but isn’t anything to lose sleep over. (more…)