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Julie Nelson
Let me start this by saying how grateful I am to Athletico Physical Therapy and my therapist, Shauna at their Bettendorf location. On June 18, 2021 I was running a cool down lap at the gym. I turned the corner and heard 3 pops in my knee and I collapsed. I was 3 days away...Read More
Can Anyone Start Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy (PT) is a great treatment to address aches and pains of varying kinds. It can be utilized for general discomfort or pain associated with surgery. PT is designed to help reduce pain and improve range of motion, strength, and overall function. Whether it’s your knee that has been hurting for decades or your...Read More
Injury Prevention is a Pretty Big Dill! Here’s How to Avoid Injury During Your Next Match
Pickleball has seen a large increase in popularity over the last few years thanks to the low-impact way to stay active while engaging in a little friendly competition. Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming singles match or a larger tournament, stretching plays an important role in warding off potential injuries. Here are two simple exercises...Read More
Preparing for The Nutcracker
Co-authors: Katie Warner PT, DPT, OCS and Evan Boersma of The Joffrey Ballet December is a magical time of year in Chicago, with plenty of festive things to do to enjoy the winter holiday season. The Joffrey Ballet puts on an impressive run of The Nutcracker this year, featuring 25 full-length performances from December 3rd...Read More
5 Stretches To Bring With You When You’re On The Go
Life never seems to slow down. A work event, then a workout followed by a musical for the kids – it doesn’t stop. Sometimes it seems like there isn’t enough time to get anything done. Tight muscles can pop up due to poor posture or stress throughout life’s busyness so let’s take a look at...Read More
A Complete Core Workout for Runners
Running can place up to 3 times your body weight of force on the body. Because of this extremely high demand, having a strong core is important. The core muscles include the diaphragm, transverse abdominus, rectus abdominus, obliques, pelvic floor, and multifidus. These muscles provide stability to the trunk when the arms and legs are...Read More
Overuse Foot and Ankle Injuries in Gymnasts
Foot and ankle injuries can occur during various sports, but a shoe or cleat may protect the foot from more severe injuries. However, some sports are performed barefoot, such as gymnastics. Gymnasts have high demands on their feet and ankle, especially when landing their skills on vault, bars, floor, and beam. Gymnastics places high impact...Read More
Return to Sports after Summer Break
It’s time to go back to school! Back to school also means back to sports after potentially a longer break. Just 2-4 weeks off from training can lead to a state of “de-training” in terms of fitness and strength loss. There is an increased risk of acute injuries if the athlete tries to progress too...Read More