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A Variety of Ways to Position Your Pillows to Reduce Pain

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Athletico

Patients often report difficulty sleeping as a result of having pain when they lay down in bed. In response, therapists will...
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Benefits of Foam Rolling for Hockey Warm-Up

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Athletico

As a medical professional who not only works with the Chicago Blackhawks but also a large number of hockey players...
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Top 5 Ways to Stay Healthy this Season

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Athletico

The seasons are changing and it’s that time of year to keep your health top of mind as we enter...
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Should we take the “Ice” out of R.I.C.E.

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Lori Diamos

R.I.C.E., which stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation, is an acronym familiar to many. Whether you are an “average Joe” or...
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Stretch of the Week: Frog Stretch I

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Athletico

This month we will be focusing on stretching our quadriceps and hip flexors. These group of muscles can be very...
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Stretch of the Week: Hamstring Stretches

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Athletico

Welcome to the stretch of the week blog! This weekly blog is intended to expose you to different stretches that...
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Video Gait Analysis: What All Runners Should Know

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Athletico

Have you ever heard the term VGA or Video Gait Analysis mentioned by your physical therapist and wondered what he or...
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How Physical Therapy Can Help Back Pain

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Lori Diamos

The back is designed to protect the spinal cord. However, it is also like a set of stackable blocks with...
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