Pain Management
Plantar Fasciitis: More Than Just a Footnote
Feet: so far away and often overlooked…until you wake up one morning and realize it’s impossible to place any weight through your foot. Feet are our foundation – our body’s connection with the earth – yet we place them in tight, uncomfortably angled, or worn-down shoes, and refuse to maintain them the way we do…
Read MoreHow to Avoid the Risk of Injury Like the Pros Do
The 2024 Olympic Games have come and gone! As we sat in front of our television screens, watching elite athletes like shot put champion Ryan Crouser, 400-meter hurdles world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and basketball star LeBron James perform with skill, speed, and drive to win, many of us felt inspired to get out there…
Read MoreTape on Me: Kinesiology Tape and Physical Therapy
If you’ve watched sporting events recently, you may have noticed professional athletes sporting cool-looking tape on their shoulders or knees. It’s not some obscure form of body modification – it’s kinesiology tape. Believe it or not, kinesiology tape has become so mainstream lately that you may have even seen someone standing next to you in…
Read MoreSwimmer’s Shoulder: What You Should Know
Swimming is a phenomenal way to improve cardiovascular fitness, burn lots of calories, strengthen muscles and prevent disease. As a non-contact sport, there is little risk for acute and catastrophic injuries, but there is still risk for injury. Prevention, early recognition and early treatment are key to managing swimming injuries and remaining active. The most…
Read MoreFoam Rolling: Is it Worth the Hurt?
The popularity of foam rolling and other self-massage techniques has skyrocketed in recent years. In this age of As-Seen-On-TV products and endless Facebook ads, however, there are so many fad items that claim to be good for our bodies that it can be hard to determine which of them is worth the time. Additionally, if…
Read MoreBuilding Core Strength: The Plank
The plank is a common exercise with which most people are likely familiar: even if they have never tried to do a plank themselves, they have likely seen someone doing a plank at the gym or read about it in their favorite fitness magazines. But what is all the fuss about? Is it really such…
Read MoreDiastasis Rectus Abdominis: Dealing with the Post-Partum Bulge
While many women notice differences in their bodies after giving birth, some experience an extra bit of abdominal bulge that has nothing to do with baby weight. Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) is a separation of the two muscle bellies of the rectus abdominis muscle. Commonly referred to as the “six-pack” area, it is the main…
Read MoreThe Harm of Overtraining
This is part one of a two-part series on overtraining. Chicago is in marathon and triathlon season, which often means there is an influx of patients who come in with injuries due to overtraining. As athletes try to increase their mileage and speed, they can fall prey to the common misconception that more exercise is…
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