Alleviating Headaches with Physical Therapy
Treating a patient who reports frequent headaches is one of my favorite diagnoses to treat. Why do I love treating…
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Chronic Whiplash…Why do I still have pain after all these months?
Whiplash is a term used to describe an injury to the neck area that usually involves a rapid movement into…
The Bump on Your Shin: What It Is and What to Do
As an athletic trainer that works with young, active populations, I get a lot of questions about injuries– some more…
Beauty Before Pain: One Therapist’s Perspective on High Heel Shoes
“I had surgery 2 weeks ago. When can I wear heels?” “I wore heels for 30 years, every day at…
If My Arthritis is Not Reversible, Why Should I See a Physical Therapist?
As a physical therapist I often hear people make the statement “My knee hurts today, but it always does; I…
What You Can Do Right Now about Your Elbow Pain
Editor’s Note: Today’s post is written by Betsy Schack, OTR/L. Betsy is an occupational/hand therapist at Athletico Skokie and Athletico…
Tips to Save your Back while Raking Leaves
Few people enjoy raking; however, it is an inevitable household chore come fall. Raking seems like a pretty easy task,…
Marathon Race Recovery
Updated: July 17, 2025 Congratulations on completing your Marathon! Whether this is your first or 50th race, you should be…