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by [P]rehab

Did you know that training your body to reach your highest potential may be vastly limited if you are not also training your mind? Today’s focus on mindfulness, meditation, holistic healing, and mind-body care is proving useful in getting you […]

by Craig Lindell PT, DPT, CSCS

“When will I be fully recovered?” This is honestly one of the most common questions we receive in the clinic working with patients, answering messages on social media, and responding to comments and emails. Understanding recovery from an injury has […]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

The pallof press is a staple core and back strengthening exercise that you’ll find in many different settings. Whether it’s [P]rehab, personal training sessions, group exercise classes, you name it, the pallof press is a common exercise for good reason. […]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

Osteochondral allograft transplantation in the knee is an alternative to knee joint replacement that may be used to treat a young and healthy population with symptomatic cartilage defects. The defect may be identified by MRI and/or arthroscopy. When conservative management […]

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A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is considered part of the mild spectrum because there is no observable pathology; meaning that on standard imaging, you cannot see a concussion injury. A concussion is rather […]

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With over 200,000 ACL injuries per year and over half of those injured going to go surgery, the ACL is a hot topic within the performance and health fields alike. But what is the ACL? What does the ACL do? […]

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We interviewed two orthopedic surgeons from Midwest Orthopedics at Rush who is helping to shape the future of medicine and biologics. Biologics like Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Bone Marrow Aspirate Stem Cell Concentrate (BMAC), corticosteroid injections, and hyaluronic acid are all […]

by Michael Lau PT, DPT, CSCS

The split stance position is hands down one of the most underutilized positions when it comes to leg day workouts and lower extremity rehab. The split stance position can and should be utilized as a transitionary stance between the double […]

by Michael Lau PT, DPT, CSCS

Being stuck in a boot or cast after an injury or surgery is no excuse to not move. It is actually quite the opposite, now is the time to take extra care of the rest of your body! While it […]

by Arash Maghsoodi PT, DPT, CSCS

Do you have knee pain? Have you tried changing your movement mechanics when performing a squat? Did you know there are different ways to squat by using a knee strategy versus a hip strategy? A knee strategy has been shown […]

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This article is all about basketball shoulder instability rehab! Shoulder injuries are not uncommon in basketball. Shoulder instability can be the result of a shoulder dislocation, labrum injury, or secondary to musculoskeletal or neurological impairments. In this article, you will […]

by Michael Lau PT, DPT, CSCS

Getting your body ready for the activity you are about to perform is of utmost importance. If you go into an activity “cold”, typically performance goes down and injury risk goes up! Looking for the absolute best dynamic warmup before […]