Turf toe is not a term you want to use when talking to a ballerina before her diva debut or a head football coach about
Turf toe is not a term you want to use when talking to a ballerina before her diva debut or a head football coach about
By Sarah Ryerson, PT, ATC, CSCS for Athletico Physical Therapy Calf stretching, ice and activity modification are commonly used as treatment for those who suffer
Megan Chiu, now 19, was a stand-out at the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center and impressed at the Chicago High School for the Arts. When she
Megan Chiu, now 19, was a stand-out at the Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center and impressed at the Chicago High School for the Arts. When she
SARAH – RECIPIENT OF: JUVENILE CARTILAGE ALLOGRAFT It was the holidays and Sarah was a young professional excited about her new job in the finance
From Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center Last year, Holly Barocio, 34 of Chicago, skated with gusto onto the ice, ready to defend her
Sports medicine?and?foot and ankle?specialists from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR), who are also on staff at?Rush University Medical Center?(RUMC), have been selected to serve as
Kelsie Hannigan, 17, was a typical high school student at Lincoln Way Central. She loved going shopping, hanging out with friends, and has been devoted
Kelsie Hannigan, 17, was a typical high school student at Lincoln Way Central. She loved going shopping, hanging out with friends, and has been devoted
Dance injury rates are significantly statistically higher than that of other sports. A study by Wolverhampton University found that professional dancers are more likely to
By Tara Hackney for Athletico Physical Therapy Our feet literally take us places all day long, and foot pain is a fairly common issue. For
Episode 17.16?with Hosts Steve Kashul and Dr. Brian Cole. Broadcasting on ESPN Chicago?1000 WMVP-AM Radio, Saturdays from?8:30 to 9:00 AM/c. Segment One (01:31): Steve and
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Why Technique Alone Doesn’t Make a Great Manual Therapist September 20, 2026 - Technical proficiency sets the ceiling on what a clinician can do. Clinical reasoning determines whether the intervention chosen is the… View More
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Fall Marathon Training: Protecting Your Knees in the Final 8 Weeks September 14, 2026 - Dr. Brian Cole, a Chicago sports medicine surgeon specializing in cartilage restoration, shares tips to protect your knees in the… View More
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The Business Side of Sports Medicine: Why Leadership Training Matters as Much as Clinical Skill September 6, 2026 - Table of contentsIntroductionClinical Skill Alone Doesn't Run a ClinicWhere Business Training Fits InWhy Management Matters in Athletic CareWhere These Professionals… View More
Structuring Addiction Treatment Around Training, Competition, and Daily Life September 4, 2026 - How outpatient and intensive outpatient addiction treatment can be built around an athlete's training, rehab, work, and family without sacrificing… View More
Sports Medicine: Where Health, Performance, and Prevention Meet September 2, 2026 - Sports medicine reaches far beyond professional athletes recovering from dramatic injuries — it connects injury prevention, rehabilitation, nutrition, and mental… View More
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