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Youth Sports: The Double-Edged Sword of Burnout and Benefit

Youth sports undoubtedly offer a multitude of benefits, from building physical strength and stamina to instilling teamwork and discipline. However, the increasingly competitive and intensive nature of youth sports may lead to negative outcomes such as burnout and injury. 

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Does Dry Needling Hurt? 

Dry needling is a common practice in sports and physical therapy to increase mobility and relieve pain caused by myofascial trigger points. However, patients seeking this pain-relieving technique often ask, […]

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When to Use Heat or Ice for Injuries 

Whether you feel the strain from lifting a heavy object or you’ve sprained your ankle during vigorous exercise around Chicago, the sudden pain requires some urgent first aid. However, now […]

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Hip Pain After Running: Causes & Treatment 

Running is a popular exercise that allows people around Chicago to increase their cardiovascular endurance, strength, and core muscles. “But why does my hip hurt after running?” you might wonder. […]

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How to Use a Foam Roller: Exercises & More

If you’re an active person or have been involved in some sort of sport during your lifetime, you probably have encountered a foam roller. Whether it’s your coach who has […]

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What Conditions Does Dry Needling Treat?

Dealing with pesky tension headaches or persistent muscle knots? While it may sound scary, dry needling is a promising and accessible solution for musculoskeletal pain and movement impairments. Dry needling […]

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Pinched Nerve in the Neck: Symptoms & Treatment

Cervical radiculopathy, often caused by a pinched nerve, can cause radiating pain, and or numbness in the body. It occurs when a nerve in the neck becomes compressed and is […]

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Shoulder Pain When Throwing: Causes & Treatment

It was just another pitch or a throw to first base like you’ve always done. Or perhaps you tossed a football or basketball during an ordinary practice and then you […]

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Best Exercises for Tennis Players

Tennis offers the ultimate workout for your body, requiring coordination of your legs and arms at every point. And every muscle and joint needs to work properly for you to […]

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Recovery After a Marathon

Finishing a marathon, no matter how long or short it is, is an impressive feat that will test your physical and mental determination. Obviously, this kind of activity will put […]

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Before and After Cupping Therapy: What to Expect

Cupping therapy has been practiced around the world for over 3500 years starting in Egypt and spreading to all corners of the globe. In recent years, it’s gained a considerable […]

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October is National Physical Therapy Month

It is very important to keep your body feeling and moving at its best. When body pain strikes or you experience an injury, make an appointment right away with IMPACT […]

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