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Pediatrics

Why we love and support the Northern Illinois Food Bank

Watch the news segment from 13 WREX UPDATE: In January, 2015, we were able to present a check for almost $33,000 to the Northern Illinois Food Bank. We’re hoping we can give more next year! JANUARY, 2014 – Each...read more


Sports

How to stay fit and prevent running injuries during the winter

Do you brave the dark, cold, snow, and ice and head outside, retreat to a treadmill, or take a break until warmer weather returns? All of these are fairly common options, but there’s more to consider. What to do...read more


Therapy

Feeling Dizzy? How it happens and how your physical therapist can help

Have you ever experienced a bout of dizziness when you got up from a seated to a standing position “too quickly”? How about rolling over in bed? Or even lifting your head up from a down position? These are...read more


Hand, Wrist & Elbow

What you need to know (and ask about) before your thumb surgery

Thumb basal joint arthritis is the most common arthritic condition affecting the hands, and it turns routine activities such as opening jars, turning keys, shaking hands, and even buttoning into painful activities; frankly, it’s a debilitating condition, but it’s...read more


Sports

Off Season training tips for high school athletes from the #SportsSafety twitter

Once a month, on Wednesdays, @SportsSafety hosts a #SportsSafety Twitter chat, and it’s always a fruitful discussion (Hint: this is your invitation to participate on February 12th). January’s topic covered off-season training for young athletes, and it did not...read more


joint

Why there’s hope for active people with hip pain

Hip pain is very common.  I see it everyday in my clinic; previously active patients find it harder and harder to do the activities they love because of hip problems, and that pain indiscriminately affects people across age groups...read more