By:”Dr. Joshua Blomgren, Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, and Aid Station Medical Lead for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Get ahead of the competition by training in the cold — period. Most rivals in cold weather are doing nothing! And, as a runner, you’re in luck. Running is well-suited to…
Episode 17.27?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 (01:34): Travis Orth PT, DPT from Athletico Physical Therapy talks about the history and involvement of Athletico with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon: providing endurance program therapists; pre and post…
Several years ago, lifelong swimmer Laura Parker, now 47, of St. Charles, IL, took an interest in running because some friends were competing in a local triathlon. Training for this event got her hooked on competing and since 2009 she has completed four Ironman triathlons — the most difficult of all triathlons. Her fourth triathlon…
By Tina Christie PT, CCE, FAFS, FMR, 3DMAPS for Athletico Physical Therapy Are you a female runner who has been preparing for a marathon? As you increase your mileage, you have likely experienced an increase in sweating. This is normal. However, if you have also experienced urinary leakage, this is NOT normal! It is not…
By Brian Rog and Doug Adams (PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS) for ATI Physical Therapy In just a few short days, the streets of downtown Chicago will be filled with thousands of runners lining up for the 40th“running of the Chicago Marathon. For those competing in this grueling 26.2 mile event, the spotlight shines on…
By Karen Shanahan for Athletico Physical Therapy Many marathon runners will experience injuries due to things such as overtraining, poor footwear and muscle imbalance. In fact, data shows that running-related injuries to the lower extremity can occur in 19.4 percent to 79.3 percent of runners each year — with marathon runners averaging 58 percent.? Overuse…
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…
Running is a simple and efficient way to exercise: all you need is a pair of shoes. It’s been shown to lower a person’s risk for heart disease and cancer, possibly by regulating weight and blood pressure. Now a recent study, published in the journal Progress in Cardiovascular Disease last month, reports that people who…
Q: I am getting ready to compete in my first half marathon. In my training, I have been following the advice of friends who are runners and consulting books/websites. Race day approaches, and my resources instruct me to begin “tapering.” What does that mean? Good luck with that race! And, may we suggest that you…
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…
While race day or game day itself is often exciting, unpredictable and public, the training that prepares us for the big day can be anything but. The grueling, tedious and monotonous nature of preparation, typically done away from public view, can make sticking with a training program difficult. In this article, we consider the mental…
More than 27 million Americans have OA and the knee is one of the most commonly affected joints. There are many treatment options available including several non-pharmaceutical and non-surgical choices. WHAT IS OA OF THE KNEE? Osteoarthritis is commonly known as “wear-and-tear arthritis,” but did you know that young people get it, too? Osteoarthritis, or…