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Tips for Choosing a Good Physical Therapist

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Lori Diamos

For a person who has never attended physical therapy, the first time can bring many questions.  One question I hear...
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iPad Wrist: DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis in the 21st Century

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Athletico

Another night browsing the web on my iPad – Another night of wrist pain. I look down to see my...
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5 Upper Extremity Overuse Injuries in Growing Athletes

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Athletico

Young athletes today are often practicing three to four hours a day, four to five times per week.  Weekends are...
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Tommy John Surgery: A Rising Epidemic?

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Jason Myers

If you follow professional baseball, I am sure you have observed an alarming rate of pitchers who underwent ulnar collateral...
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Don’t get your fingers in a jam this softball season!

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Athletico

Today’s blog post is written by guest blogger, Judy Micek, OT at Athletico Bolingbrook. Calling all couch potatoes…Spring is here...
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Pain Free Tips for Gardeners Part 2

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Athletico

Today’s blog post is written by guest blogger, Judy Micek, OT at Athletico Bolingbrook. Athletico continues to celebrate Occupational Therapy...
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Pain Free Tips for Gardeners Part 1

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Athletico

Today’s blog post is written by guest blogger, Judy Micek, OT at Athletico Bolingbrook. It may have been a long...
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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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