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Video Throwing Analysis: The 6th Tool for the Baseball Player

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Athletico

Today’s blog post is written by guest blogger, Ryan Mertz, PT, DPT, CSCS. Ryan is also the Team Physical Therapist...
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No Pain, No Gain!?

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Athletico

The theory of “no pain, no gain” is a popular saying and belief that I address in the physical therapy...
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5 Ways to Avoid Shoulder Impingement

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Athletico

With pitchers and catchers reporting for duty, people cramming in marathon gym sessions before spring break, and warm weather making...
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Cabin Fever? Get Outside and Run!

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Athletico

The official start to the Chicago running season with the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is right around the corner....
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Behind the Scenes with USA Hockey and an Athletic Trainer

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Athletico

Today’s blog post is written by guest blogger, Steven Bagus, ATC, NASM-PES. Steven is currently the Assistant Athletic Trainer with...
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Behind the Lines of Prepping for the Big Game

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Athletico

Today’s post was co-authored by Joey Brutzkus, ATC – intern with the Chicago Bears in 2010 Keeping players healthy in...
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One Sport Specialization May Increase Your Risk of a Knee Injury

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Athletico

In my last post on ACL injuries, I posted that overtraining can predispose someone to an ACL injury. Overtraining (spending...
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Groin Injuries in Athletes

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Athletico

Week 7 in professional football brought about multiple injuries to high profile players across the league, including Bears QB, Jay...
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