By Britta Gauthier, PT, DPT for Athletico Physical Therapy As we gear up for summer in the Midwest, more people will turn to biking as a way to enjoy the outdoors and stay active. In fact, statistics show that bicycling is growing as a recreational sport, with a 64 percent increase in cyclists traveling to…
By Matthew Buckley for Athletico Physical Therapy Picture this — you walk into your local gym after carving out time in your day to “work out.. You come prepared with your headphones in, new favorite song turned up, and a game plan full of all the exercises you’re going to accomplish that day. You scan…
By Ryan Domeyer PT, DPT, CMPT for Athletico Physical Therapy Participation in triathlons in the United States is at an all-time high according to USA Triathlon, the sport’s governing body in the United States. The group’s membership has swelled from around 100,000 in 1998 to 550,446 in 2013.1 What’s more, estimates from the Sports and…
All patients with any kind of pain problem will benefit from dry needling. This innovative pain treatment can be used to treat a variety of diagnoses including: Headaches / Migraines Neck pain Lateral and medial Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Shoulder impingement syndrome Low back pain ITB syndrome Piriformis syndrome Sciatica Greater trochanteric bursitis Hamstring strain Groin…
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By Paul Kohler, MS, OTR/L, CHT for Athletico Types of pain and treatment options for athletes Some discomfort in the throwing arm is common after a pitching session. After all, consistent overhead throwing is hard on the shoulder and elbow. But what is normal discomfort? What pains should be concerning to baseball/softball athletes? What pains…
By Ryan Domeyer PT, DPT, CMPT for Athletico During the course of a year, it’s estimated that nearly 80 percent of recreational runners will sustain a running-related injury. In fact, it’s not uncommon to see some participants at local races and marathons walking around with braces, compression sleeves, tape or special shoes. This is because…
Many people are unaware of the variety of conditions physical therapy can treat. In addition to common ailments like lower back pain, physical therapy can be an effective treatment option for conditions like vertigo and headaches. Discover what other conditions can benefit from physical therapy by checking out the big list featured below: ACL Injuries…
By Adam Muehl for Athletico Shoulder pain is both common and frustrating, as there are many things that could be contributing to discomfort in that area. To have a better idea of what may be causing your pain, let’s get a little background on how the shoulder works. Getting to Know Your Shoulder The shoulder…
By Jessica Doporcyk, PT, DPT for Athletico What is the Achilles Tendon? The Achilles tendon is the point of connection for primarily two muscles which make up the bulk of the calf. It is responsible for performing the motion of lifting the heel off the ground. The Achilles tendon is located just above the heel…
By Dorothy Cohee for Athletico What may affect the knees with running? Higher BMI A prospective study showed that long distance runners among healthy individuals (age 50-72) did not show accelerated signs of radiographic osteoarthritis, OA. Three variables in this study that were found to correlate with the progression of OA over the course of…
By Chantell Unnerstall for Athletico Fore!!????.. It’s that time of year again when the links are heating up?.and so are complaints of elbow pain. Many recreational golfers may experience pain on the inside of their elbows after picking up the clubs again this summer. Some refer to this elbow pain as “golfer’s elbow”. This condition…