Press Releases
Athletico Honors Memory of Zach Gregory
Athletico announces the creation of the Zach Gregory Patient Satisfaction Award in honor of Zach Gregory, who died while crossing the finish line of the Chicago 13.1 Marathon last June. Gregory, who worked as a physical therapist at Athletico’s Skokie...
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Athletico’s ‘Little Bird’ Video Wins Award at Chicago Film Festival
Athletico’s video featuring Chicago Blackhawk mascot, Tommy Hawk, is the proud recipient of the Chicago Film Festival’s Silver Hugo for Television Advertising. The Hugo Television Awards honor the most innovative and outstanding members of the television community. The Little Bird...
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Athletico Facilities Collect Coats for Local Families in Need
Several Athletico facilities, including Athletico River Grove, Oak Brook, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Oak Park, South Elgin, Berwyn, McHenry, and Lake in the Hills made this past winter a little warmer for several local families in need. From December through March,...
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Athletico Opens Facility in Chicago’s North Park Area
Athletico Physical Therapy opened its newest physical therapy facility at 5240 North Pulaski Road on the north side of Chicago near North Park and Northeastern Illinois Universities. The facility is located near the corner of Foster and Pulaski, just east...
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AthletiCo’s Jason Bannack Honored with Patriot Award
AthletiCo’s Jason Bannack, Director of Athletic Training Services, was recently awarded the prestigious Patriot Award. The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve conducts an awards program designed to recognize employers who are strong supporters of their...
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Ten Ways AthleticTrainers Save Lives
Asthma, allergies, and diabetic care. These might not be the first thoughts that come to mind when someone thinks of athletic trainers, but these are all conditions that athletic trainers are trained in and prepared to handle related to medical...
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Mark Kaufman, AthletiCo President and Founder, Discusses AthletiCo During Halftime of the Bulls Game
During halftime of the Chicago Bulls’ February 28th game against the New Orleans Hornets, which was also AthletiCo Health Night at the United Center, Mark Kaufman, AthletiCo President and Founder, discussed AthletiCo and its history, including why he decided to...
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AthletiCo Physical Therapy Educates and Fundraises in Support of National Athletic Training Month
Throughout the month of March, AthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy will be celebrating the work of athletic trainers and supporting National Athletic Training Month through the following education and fundraising initiatives. Student-Athlete EducationAthletic trainers (ATs) are healthcare professionals who specialize...
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AthletiCo’s Mike Headtke Discusses ACL Prevention During Halftime of the Bulls Game
During halftime of the Chicago Bulls’ February 18th game against the New Jersey Nets, AthletiCo Bolingbrook’s Mike Headtke, Physical Therapy Assistant, discussed ACL prevention and the importance of educating athletes on this type of injury. Mike also discussed how AthletiCo incorporates strength...
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AthletiCo’s Nathan Sels Contributes to Associated Press Article
AthletiCo’s Nathan Sels, facility manager and physical therapist at AthletiCo’s Naperville North facility, recently contributed to an Associated Press article discussing injuries in baby boomers and the importance of knowing when to see a doctor after an injury. Read the...
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