A recent study showed that retired NFL players are at a greater risk of undergoing a total knee replacement than an average person. It concluded
Category: MidwestOrtho
Staying Motivated and Safe When Working Out During Winter Months
It?s easy to want to stay inside during these winter months in Chicago. It?s cold, snowy and dark, and that makes curling up on the
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) explained
Repetitive strain injury has been around since people first began repeating motions and carrying out manual labor. The?first description?of repetitive strain injury (RSI) came from
Is CrossFit Safe?
The ?CrossFit Culture? has had unparalleled growth since its inaugural CrossFit Games Championship in 2007. There is no other discipline that has experimented the organic
Back to CrossFit After Elbow Surgery
When elbow pain limited Tommy Menzer’s ability to workout, he knew it was time to see a specialist. After consulting?Dr. Mark Cohen, an elbow specialist
Treating Hip and Back Pain
Michelle’s Story: After several years of hip pain, long-time Naperville resident Michelle Reid, 62, eventually found that working out, taking long walks in the woods,
College Lacrosse Player Back From Knee Injury
A competitive lacrosse player since the age of 12, Naperville resident Kalie Miller, 20, enjoyed a successful and healthy lacrosse career at Naperville Central High
Back Pain Resolved: Avid Climber Ready To Reach New Heights
For Megan B., the best parts of her life have been climbing and hiking in open spaces where she is free to connect with nature
About the LiveActive Fund for Orthopedic Research and Education
In Gratitude:? Patients are at the heart of Dr. Brian Cole?s research. Philanthropy provides Dr. Cole with resources to catalyze research projects and infuse his
Hip Surgery Helps Patient Return to Running
For Rod Engel, running had always been a big part of his life. Two years ago, when an unexpected injury occurred, he thought that his
How Do I Know if My Hip Pain is Serious?
Hip pain can present in many ways.? In some cases, patient can describe hip pain after a strenuous work out.? In other cases, some patient
Endurance Athletes: How You Can Avoid Injury as You Hit Peak Training
Continual, repetitive stress faced by endurance athletes makes injury almost inevitable. The key to disrupting this cycle and preventing injury is to develop a protective
