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What’s best for me? Pilates or Yoga? – Kaitlin Stewart, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS

In the clinic, physical therapists are often asked by patients: “should I be doing yoga or pilates?” and “what is the difference between the two?”. The January blog post will be focusing on the difference between yoga vs. pilates and the benefits of each. Pilates is named after Joseph Pilates, who developed a specific form…

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Exercises to get you ready for Ski Season!!!

Whether you’re a novice skier or you frequent the slopes, it’s important to be in the right condition once ski season hits. Follow these tips to help maximize your performance and prevent injury. Cardiovascular Endurance: Most skiers spend at least 4-6 hours on the slopes per day. Cardiovascular endurance and muscular endurance will be important…

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Physical Therapy Direct Access and What Does This Mean For Me?

The state of Illinois passed a bill allowing a form of direct access in August 2018 allowing patients to access physical therapy services without a script. However there are rules and regulations with regards to this new law which can be confusing to physical therapy consumers. This blog post is to explain what exactly direct…

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Whether it is Passive, Active, or Both, Keep Stretching! – Dr. Lauren Schnidman, PT, DPT

There are many ways that stretching is incorporated into physical therapy rehabilitation for a variety of orthopedic conditions and injuries that we treat at Core PT. Physical therapists prescribe stretching to increase muscle length and joint range of motion (ROM) or to facilitate proper alignment of collagen fibers as the healing process occurs. Stretching can…

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Free Weights vs. Resistance Bands – Dr. Caitlin Kremer, PT, DPT

Many people believe free weights are more beneficial in terms of strength training, but research shows resistance bands are just as effective in stimulating muscle fibers for growth. The similarities. Both free weights and bands provide some form of resistance, they allow for free range of motion, variable speeds and allow for a progression of…

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Why and When a Hand Therapist is Right for You! – Sarah Shivley, OTR/L, MOT, WCC

A hand therapist is a licensed occupational therapist who has received advanced training, clinical experience and integration of knowledge in anatomy, physiology and kinesiology of the upper extremity (aka fingers, hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder and everything in-between). The therapists then becomes proficient in treatment of pathological upper extremity conditions resulting from trauma, disease and/or, congenital…

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Basics of an UCL tear (AKA Tommy John)! – By Sarah Shivley, OTR/L, MOT, WCC

Tommy John has become increasingly more common due to the competitive nature of sports that involve throwing. With the overhand throwing motion, the ligament named the Ulnar Collateral Ligament, which is located on the inside of the elbow, is susceptible to tears. These tears are due to exposing the ligament to the repetitive force of…

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Tips and Tricks to Core Physical Therapy Patient Procedure

New to physical or occupational therapy? Our following points of interest can help to you get acquainted with Core’s new patient procedures, and on the road to recovery! Scheduling Appointments Have you received a referral from your physician for physical therapy? If so, please contact our offices at (773)999-9825 to schedule your Initial Evaluation. You…

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5 Tips to Choosing the Right Physical Therapist

At a time when healthcare costs continue to rise, patients are becoming more cost conscious when accessing medical services. As with many other practitioners and disciplines, gone are the days of the $10 copay. Physical Therapy is unique because it is a service that is recurring; most patients will be seen 2-3 times per week…

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The Importance of Upper Back Mobility for Proper Shoulder Function

The shoulder is arguably the most complex mechanical structure of the body. There are several components that directly contribute to normal mechanics of shoulder movement. These components include the glenohumeral joint, acromioclavicular joint, sternoclavicular joint and the scapulothoracic joint. Loss of mobility in the thoracic spine, particularly with the extension of the spine, can play…

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