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The Risk of ACL Injuries in Baseball
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are typically associated with sports like soccer or football, however these injuries can occur in any sport – including baseball.Read More
National Athletic Training Month
Injured and don’t know where to go, who to call or what to do? Athletic trainers can be a great resource when it comes to facilitating a trip to the emergency room, deciding if you can wait to be seen at an urgent care facility or if you can go to your primary care doctor....Read More
4 Tips for Returning to Play After an ACL Reconstruction
One of the most common traumatic knee injuries in sports is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear.1Read More
Can ACL Tears Be Prevented?
One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear.1 The ACL is a major ligament that helps to stabilize the knee joint. Athletes and recreational enthusiasts of all ages can experience an ACL tear, especially those who participate in high demand sports like soccer, football and basketball.1Read More
8 Outdoor Activities to Try This Spring
After four months of winter, it is not a surprise that these warmer temperatures make most of us want to spend as much time outdoors as possible. Although it is not quite warm enough for going to the beach or pool just yet, there are many other activities that can get you up and moving...Read More
A Day in the Life of an Athletic Trainer
My name is Sarah and I am the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Libertyville High School. Since Athletico is in the midst of celebrating National Athletic Training Month, I wanted to help shed some light on the role athletic trainers (ATs) play in the organizations and teams they support. Read below to learn what a day...Read More
What is the “Core” of My Body?
The term “core” is frequently referenced when talking about strengthening. For example, you may have been told you need to “strengthen your core,” but what does this mean?Read More
Sever’s Disease in Young Gymnasts
Heel pain is common in young children and it can be attributed to a condition called Sever’s disease. Sever’s disease, which is also referred to as calcaneal apophysitis, is a result of inflammation of the growth plate of the heel. It is common in children who play sports that involve running or jumping, such as...Read More