Resources
Get health and wellness insight and advice on how to get back to pain-free movement. New blogs are updated regularly relating to various physical therapy conditions and wellness.
Knee
Biomechanical Insights: Knee
Most people don't realize that there's rotation to the shin bone on the thigh bone. This is one of the things that we look at when we're assessing how your leg moves because it's really important for doing motions like squatting, standing up from a chair, going up and down the stairs. Assessing this joint mobility of rotation is really important and it can make an impact on your biomechanics at the hip and the ankles so it's really important to look at this aspect of the knee in addition to how well it straightens and bends.Read more...
Running
Chicago Marathon Training Tips from a Physical Therapist
Chicago Marathon training is upon us, many training plans start this week, and we are so excited! Our mission is to…Read more...
Whole Body Care
Garden and Yardwork Without the Pain
Spring is in the air and if you are like me and enjoy gardening, don’t miss out on these simple exercises…Read more...
Sports & Active Lifestyle
Are You Only Feeling Your Lunges in Your Knees?
If you are only feeling your lunges in your knees, make this small modification to your setup and start feeling them…Read more...
Running
Your Run Shouldn’t Warm You Up
Whether it’s your first run or you’re a running veteran, it’s important to keep up with your body maintenance for optimal…Read more...
Running, Sports & Active Lifestyle
Warm-Up: Do’s and Don’ts
Proper warm-ups can reduce injury, improve performance, and increase tissue mobility. The question is, what exactly is a proper warm-up? A…Read more...