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Summer Fun with the Family

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Athletico

Now that summer is finally getting underway in our area, it is a great time of year to get outdoors...
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Let’s Talk Tummy Time

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Athletico

Editor’s Note: Today’s blog post was written by Ashley Shupe, PT, DPT, pediatric physical therapist at Athletico Oak Park. There’s...
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Beauty Before Pain: One Therapist’s Perspective on High Heel Shoes

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Athletico

“I had surgery 2 weeks ago. When can I wear heels?” “I wore heels for 30 years, every day at...
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Home Safety Tips for Arthritis Sufferers

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Athletico

May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. Millions of Americans are affected by the symptoms of arthritis everyday. Arthritis can lead...
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If My Arthritis is Not Reversible, Why Should I See a Physical Therapist?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Athletico

As a physical therapist I often hear people make the statement “My knee hurts today, but it always does; I...
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Summer Beach Body, Weightlifting, and Shoulder Pain

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Athletico

Spring is finally here and all you can think about is that long awaited warm summer sunshine and spending time...
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Separating Fact from Fiction

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Athletico

Editor’s Note: Today’s post is written by Betsy Schack, OTR/L. Betsy is an occupational/hand therapist at Athletico Skokie and Athletico...
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America’s Growing Epidemic: Text Neck

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Athletico

Take a look at any group of people and you will, without fail, see a few of them with their...
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