With fall comes the return of favorite sports like football, cross country, soccer and field hockey. While such activities bring great joy, camaraderie, and school spirit, they also carry an increased risk of injury for kids and adults alike....read more
With fall comes the return of favorite sports like football, cross country, soccer and field hockey. While such activities bring great joy, camaraderie, and school spirit, they also carry an increased risk of injury for kids and adults alike....read more
This year’s River Run is just four weeks away, and it happens to be the event’s sixth anniversary. OrthoIllinois started the Labor Day weekend event in 2013 as a unique training opportunity for individuals participating in our Run Right...read more
Jon Gallas, DPT, goes over some safe and effective post run stretches to help you remain injury free. If you would like more information about staying safe while running, check out RunRight where you can get tailored programs just...read more
1. What causes a pulled hamstring? A “pulled” or strained muscle is usually caused by a sudden contraction of the muscle, which stretches the muscle fibers beyond what they normally can tolerate. Imagine guide wires supporting a pole. If...read more
You’re done with a long season of swimming, biking, and running. Now what? How do you keep in shape over the winter? What should you focus on the most? The goal for the off season is to focus on...read more
