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Carolione DeGroot, PT Discusses Vestibular Physical Therapy with Concussed Athletes in Latest Edition of Advance for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine
Caroline DeGroot, PT, DPT contributes her insights on vestibular physical therapy as a treatment option for concussions management in this article. DeGroot discusses various treatments that can be utilized with athletes who have prolonged or persistent concussion symtpoms. Click here to read the article Click here to learn more about AthletiCo’s Head Injury and Concussion Management ProgramRead More
AthletiCo Introduces Video Throwing Analysis Service Line
AthletiCo recently introduced a Video Throwing Analysis service (VTA) that will help improve athlete performance using software developed by industry leader Dartfish and Kinovea. The VTA service allows AthletiCo’s team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and physical therapy assistants to perform powerful and biomechanical analyses to help athletes achieve optimal throwing efficiency. Athletico...Read More
AthletiCo Athletic Trainers Treat More Than Just Athletes
Athletic trainers play a vital role on and off the field of competition preparing athletes for practice and games, evaluating injuries, and developing conditioning programs. Yet while the title “athletic trainer” seems to imply that these health professionals only treat athletes, athletic trainers actually work with a wide range of people. March is National Athletic...Read More
AthletiCo Enters Third State as Schererville, IN Facility Opens
AthletiCo opened its newest physical therapy center at 1505 U.S. Highway 41 in Schererville, Indiana. The opening of the NW Indiana/Schererville center is the first AthletiCo facility in Indiana, marking the third state with an AthletiCo presence. AthletiCo opened its first physical therapy center in Chicago in 1991 and has since opened over 50 facilities...Read More
Rob Wassilak Discusses Concussions During Halftime of the Chicago Bulls Game
During halftime of the Chicago Bulls’ December 28 game against the Milwaukee Bucks, AthletiCo’s Rob Wassilak, ATC, discussed the prevalence of concussions in youth sports. Wassilak explained the signs and symptoms parents can look for if they suspect their child has sustained a concussion, and highlighted AthletiCo’s Concussion Management Services. Click here to listen to the...Read More
Concussion Highlights Increased Community Awareness of Head Injuries
On Sunday, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler became the most recent Chicago professional athlete to sustain a concussion on the field of play. With high-profile athletes suffering concussions on a seemingly weekly basis, local organizations, high schools, and professional leagues are raising awareness of the issue through enhanced return-to-play guidelines and educational programs designed to...Read More
AthletiCo Launches Head Injury and Concussion Management Program
AthletiCo recently launched a Head Injury and Concussion Management Program to benefit individuals suffering from ongoing concussion symptoms. As the largest provider of athletic trainers in the United States, AthletiCo recognizes the importance of providing concussion management training to its athletic trainers, who are often the first to come in contact with athletes who sustain...Read More
AthletiCo Raises $6,500 for Chicago Hornets Sled Hockey Team
AthletiCo recently supported the efforts of its Athletic Training Department as they celebrated National Athletic Training Month (NATA Month) in March. The theme of this year’s NATA Month was ‘Sport Safety is a Team Effort.’ AthletiCo once again focused their efforts on educating the communities they serve and fundraising for a local organization.AthletiCo’s athletic trainers...Read More