Whether traveling for business or pleasure, chances are that many of us will find ourselves in an airport at some point in the coming months. While travel days can sometimes be chaotic as you try to get to the airport on time, haul luggage in and out of the car and make sure you have…
By Tara Hackney for Athletico Physical Therapy Seniors cannot gain muscle mass. (FALSE) There is no age limitation on the body’s ability to gain strength or muscle mass. Resistance training at a higher intensity, above 60 percent of their one repetition maximum, has been shown to cause larger increases in strength in seniors. Strength training…
Episode 17.20?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 (01:33): Billy Garrett Jr. talks with Steve and Dr. Cole about his Sickle Cell condition, how he trains and has played at the highest level at DePaul University and now currently…
By Anne Bierman for Athletico Physcical Therapy One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear. The ACL is a major ligament that helps to stabilize the knee joint. Athletes and recreational enthusiasts of all ages can experience an ACL tear, especially those who participate in high demand…
By: Brian Rog, Eric Buck MBA, ATC and Tyler Nohren, MS, ATC for ATI Physical Therapy How often do we find ourselves full-throttling it to the course, quickly slipping on the cleats and running at the pace of an Olympian to the first tee box? While we like to think that the run from the…
Episode 17.19?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 (01:25):?Scott Weissman, MS, CGC from Chicago Genetic Consultants talks about the value of genetic consulting?to assess your risk of certain conditions with a comfort in knowing that you will be making?fully informed decisions…
Episode 17.17?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 (01:25):?Dr. Sandeep D. Amin discusses a new, non-invasive knee procedure called “cooled radio frequency ablation” (Coolief), that could bring some relief for patients suffering from debilitating chronic pain, for whom surgery…
Dr. Gregory?Nicholson, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush shoulder surgeon, treats many patients that have sustained bike injuries. He talks with FOX 32 Chicago host Sylvia Perez about how cyclists can prevent these injuries. As biking becomes more popular, bike injuries are becoming more common. Researchers found that there were 288,501 cases of non-fatal bike accident injuries…
Enjoy a barbecue with health benefits! FIRE UP THE GRILL Grilling. It’s a summer staple, and maybe you’ve already been putting your grill through its paces this season. After all, there’s nothing like eating a delicious meal outdoors with your family and friends when it’s gorgeous outside! However, there’s a dark side to this favorite…
By Ryan Domeyer PT, DPT, CMPT for Athletico Physical Therapy For runners, the compressive load during foot strike is between 2.7-5.7x body weight, which can contribute to back pain. That said, there is no consensus on whether running is a risk factor for developing low back pain, with some research “suggesting a weak association of…
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 Dr. Cole talk with?Perry Miroballi, the Co-Owner of four New Balance Stores, about proper athletic shoe selection; providing video analysis and foot scans to determine pressure points and arch type;…
Episode 17.15?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 (01:58): Matt Kredich, Executive Director at Tennessee Aquatics, Knoxville and USA Swimming; American Swim Coaches Association World Clinic Speaker. Matt describes the Aqua Boom training device for upper and lower body training and…