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Sitting vs. Standing: The Benefits of Standing

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Athletico

As soon as I identify myself as an “ergonomist,” I’m confronted with the same questions regarding ergonomics. No, this question...
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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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Rebounding Reasons and Rationale

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Lori Diamos

We all know exercise is a big component to better health. So, how do we get more people up and...
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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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Want to Become a Better Runner in the New Year?

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Athletico

To answer that question: Sure, I think all of us would like to become a better runner next year. But...
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