By Valerie Odea for Athletico Physical Therapy There’s nothing quite like a good night’s sleep and awakening to the promise of a new day! But these days, getting a good night’s sleep seems to be more elusive than ever. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three Americans routinely do…
Episode 17.35?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 (01:10): Dr. Nik Verma sitting in this week for Dr. Cole joins Steve and Nicole Kauppila from Athletico Physical Therapy to discuss Tech Thumb injury. Each year as we approach the holidays,…
By Tara Hackney for Athletico Physical Therapy Spin cycle studios seem to be on every other corner these days. This popular workout involves a stationary bike, fast and loud music, and an upbeat and motivating instructor. The studio usually has low lighting, a video screen with goals and maybe some fun disco lights. Let’s take…
By Alyssa Hartley for Athletico Physical Therapy As summer comes to an end, Fall brings a season of routine. This is especially true of dancers who are back to academia on top of rehearsal. Professional dancers, for example, will begin preparing their upcoming repertoire for programs like Joffrey Ballet’s Giselle and Hubbard Street Dance Company’s…
By Karen Malkin – Karen Malkin Health Counseling? By now, you probably know that stress takes a tremendous toll on your body, often showing up in the form of headaches, intestinal issues, weight gain, hypertension, insomnia, and other health problems. Did you know stress also wreaks havoc on your bones and calorie burning capacity? If…
Episode 17.34?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 (01:30): Dr. Nik Verma sitting in for Dr. Cole and Steve speak with?James?Standhardt from GOLFTEC about returning to play after surgery, winter conditioning, importance of club fitting and new technology in golf instruction.?James has…
By ATI Physical Therapy Your ?core? is a complex series of muscles, extending far beyond your abs, including everything besides your arms and legs. It is incorporated in almost every movement of the human body. The core is comprised of several muscle groups including the local muscles (lumbar multifidus & transverse abdominis), global muscles (erector…
By Sue Brown It’s no surprise that the same technology that brings us family face time and bu siness meetings from remote locations has entered the world of fitness. We’ve been using exercise apps for years, and personal trainers can book sessions online through a variety of programs. Taking the next step to actually training…
Episode 17.33?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 (01:40): Dr. Nik Verma sits in for Dr. Brian Cole, with Steve Kashul and talks with Dara Torres,?5 Time Olympian Swimmer/12 time Medalist. Dara talks about her competition experience and training routines over the…
Episode 17.32?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 (01:30):?Dr. Leda Ghannad from Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush discusses platform tennis injuries. The first-ever national study of platform (paddle) tennis injuries revealed 66 percent of paddle tennis players say they sustained an…
By Anne Bierman, PT, DPT, SCS for Athletico Physical Therapy 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 sports like soccer, football, volleyball and basketball.?After surgery, athletes tend to be very…
Episode 17.31?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 (01:27):? Former Chicago Bear Otis Wilson talks with Steve and Dr. Cole about how the game has changed from 1985 and about his new book,?If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Bears: Stories…