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How to Alleviate Whiplash Symptoms
Crash! That dreaded sound of your car hitting someone else’s car. After making sure you are okay and checking the damage to your car, you start to think about the headache (literally!) that will follow a car accident. Even in very minor car collisions, you may experience whiplash symptoms, which can easily turn to chronic...Read More
ACL Injuries and Return to High-Level Basketball
Editor’s Note: Today’s post is written by Jeff Stein, PT, DPT, MS, ATC, who is the team physical therapist for the Chicago White Sox and was the Head Team Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist for the Purdue Men’s Basketball Team from 2006-2012. Stein helped rehabilitate All-American basketball player Robbie Hummel of Purdue and NBA player Carl Landry...Read More
IT Band Syndrome: The Top 5 Causes and Solutions
Updated: July 18, 2025 Instead of hitting the ground running, many runners hit the ground hurting, specifically on the outer part of their knee. If that’s the case, you could have iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) or IT band syndrome for short. IT band syndrome is an overuse injury that is common in endurance athletes like...Read More
Medical Mission to Honduras Changes Lives
* Editor’s Note: For the past 5 years, Athletico has supported and participated in a week-long medical brigade in Honduras through Global Brigades. Athletico volunteers have helped in supportive roles such as interpreting, running the pharmacy, triage, dental staffing, and this year, formal physical and occupational therapy. Over 600 patients were seen this year by...Read More
Exercise after Baby: Yes, it can be done.
Let’s be honest, with a newborn at home, exercising may be the last thing on your mind, but there are many benefits to exercise after pregnancy. Exercise can promote weight loss, improve cardiovascular fitness, improve your energy level and mood, relieve stress, prevent or improve the recovery from baby blues or 4th trimester depression, improve...Read More
5 Free and Easy Solutions for Plantar Fasciitis
Updated: July 18, 2025 Plantar fasciitis is the medical term for inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the connective tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot. If you’ve ever had pain in the bottom of your foot with the first few steps out of bed in the morning, you’ve probably had some...Read More
Dealing with the Pain of Shin Splints
The term “shin splints” gets tossed around a lot among athletes. What exactly are shin splints, what causes them and how can you alleviate them if you already are affected by them? Shin splints are not caused by one thing because they are actually a symptom of deeper issues and are not a medical condition....Read More
Base Training for a Marathon
Updated: July 17, 2025 Congratulations! You made the commitment and registered for a Marathon. Whether this is your first race or you’re a pro, you’re probably excited to get going. Now comes the tough part for most marathoners-what do I do now?