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Achilles and Patellar Tendonitis

January 9, 2011

In many cases the young patient has an advantage over their older counterparts. They heal faster and have shorter recovery times after a workout or injury because their bodies are growing and developing quickly. As any parent knows kids grow out of shoes quickly and clothes that are not worn out are grown out of [...]

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Hot Chocolate Fundraiser Results!

December 10, 2010

Thank you all for your support and efforts on behalf of Illinois Bone and Joint Institute and Cry for Justice. This year’s fundraiser was a huge success as we raised over $14,000 to help build a new wellness center and housing for children in need. This is a huge achievement any way you look at [...]

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Knee Pain

December 1, 2010

One of the most common things that we see in the clinic is Knee Pain. The pain can originate at in the Patella Tendon, the Kneecap or in the Knee Joint itself. Moreover, there are dozens of causes for this pain. Often times the real cause is not even in the knee but by the [...]

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Head Injuries

November 13, 2010

Head injuries, especially concussions, are very popular topics in the sports medicine field right now. Concussions are more prevalent than ever in the professional sports world and proper treatment is critical to the wellness of the athlete. We’ve designed a head injury cheat sheet for parents, coaches, and players to have with them during games, [...]

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Meniscal Tears

October 5, 2010

There are two menisci (cartilage) in the knee, each resting between the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). The menisci help distribute forces through the knee joint, and allow the femur and tibia to glide against each other smoothly without causing damage to the bone. Two common causes of meniscal tears are traumatic injury [...]

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Heat-Related Illness and Hydration

September 7, 2010

As the summer season continues on, heat and humidity remain an issue of concern. With activity in inclement weather, heat cramps, dehydration, and impaired performance are all things you may have already experienced this summer. The purpose of this article is to highlight some key points about managing heat-related illness, rules for proper hydration, and [...]

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Cry for Justice

August 4, 2010

IBJI will be holding a fundraiser to benefit Cry for Justice during the lead up to this year’s Hot Chocolate 15k/5k race which is being held on November 6th, 2010. Who is Cry for Justice? Cry for Justice is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Knoxville, TN that is designed to create a place of love, [...]

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Running Clinic – September 11, 2010

July 1, 2010

IBJI is hosting a running clinic on Saturday September 11, 2010 from 8:00am to 2:00pm. The cost per session is $30.00. This will include a gait analysis, dynamic strength and flexibility testing, foot type assessment, and shoewear guidelines. Note: As part of the evaluation, participants will be asked to run barefoot. The clinic will take [...]

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Corporate Challenge 2010 Review

June 11, 2010

What a wonderful success this year! Thank you so much to all of you that came out during the week to participate and socialize with fellow IBJI co-workers downtown on a beautiful Chicago night! IBJI had 50 runners total and many others that came down to enjoy the night! Overall, there were 19,865 participants from [...]

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Our First Running Clinic

May 30, 2010

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute’s inaugural Running Clinic was an overwhelming success! On May 15th IBJI Glenview’s physical therapy gym had 38 runners from all over Chicagoland pass through an extensive running clinic from 8 am until noon. A total of 25 physical therapists made this possible by volunteering at various stations offering assessments in [...]

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