Athletico in the Community
Verywell Fit: How to Relieve Lower Back Pain
Athletico’s Tony Matoska, DPT, PT, CMPT, and spine specialty program manager, offered his expertise on lower back pain. Tony points out that low back pain can have several contributing factors simultaneously, including lifestyle and physical sources. This is why treating...
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Staying Safe This Football Season: How Athletic Trainers Are Implementing Protocols to Ensure Athlete Safety
Athletic Trainers Chantel O’Rorke and Jason Lubben talk through AED training requirements and IHSA safety protocols that help them keep athletes safe this football season in an interview with My Stateline. Click here to read the full article.
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WBBM Newsradio: How Athletes Can Keep Cool as Heat Wave Continues
Mike Overturf, director of athletic training services at Athletico Physical Therapy, stresses it’s important to stay hydrated by drinking water or sports drinks with electrolytes. Click here to listen to the interview.
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Athletico Physical Therapy Recognized for Providing Exceptional Patient Care by CMS
Athletico clinicians achieve top scores for excellence in clinical outcomes OAK BROOK, Ill. — Athletico Physical Therapy, a leading provider of outpatient physical and occupational therapy services, has again been ranked as a top-tier provider by the Center for Medicare...
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Sports Illustrated: Dr. Brandon Bowers Discusses Joe Burrow’s Calf Injury, Three Calf Strain Grades
Athletico physical therapist, Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert., recently joined Sports Illustrated to provide his expertise on the recent calf strain suffered by Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Click here to read the full article.
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POPSUGAR: Why Are Some USWNT Players Wearing Leg Tape at the World Cup?
Rebecca Pudvah, DPT, CSCS, Athletico physical therapist and board-certified orthopedic specialist, recently joined POPSUGAR to provide her expertise on why USWNT players are wearing kinesiology tape. Click here to read the full article. Interested in learning more about Kinesiology Tape?...
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Athletico Physical Therapy Opens In Mesa, Arizona
MESA, Ariz., July 25, 2023—Athletico Physical Therapy has opened a new location in Mesa, Arizona located in the Cadence at Gateway community. This location offers convenient hours, including early morning and late evening appointments, and does not require a referral...
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Verywell Health: The 7 Best Ergonomic Writing Tools That Promote Efficient and Pain-Free Writing
Rose Heacock-Smith, MOT, OTR/L, an Athletico occupational therapist and lead hand therapist, provided insight and expertise related to the best ergonomic writing tools for Verywell Health. Click here to read the full article.
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Athletico Physical Therapy Opens in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK., July 20, 2023—Athletico Physical Therapy has opened a new location in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, located at Ten-01 West Retail Center near Chisholm Creek. This location offers convenient hours, including early morning and late evening appointments, and does...
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NBC Chicago: Marathon Moments: 3 Ways to Stay Injury-Free During Training
Matthew Ventimiglia, physical therapist and endurance specialist at Athletico Physical Therapy, says addressing nagging aches, pains and injuries early on is important as you train for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Click here to watch the video.
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