Whole Body Care Archives - React Physical Therapy

Shoulder, Upper Body

Shoulder Instability and Dislocations

The shoulder is a joint designed for mobility, with more degrees of freedom than any other joint in the body. But excessive mobility can lead to shoulder instability, subluxation, or dislocation, with peak incidences of injury occurring in athletes in their 20s.

Shoulder, Upper Body

The Key to Preventing Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is an unfortunately common condition that brings patients of all ages to physical therapy. Athletes, new moms, industrial workers, retirees — all of these patients have landed in our clinics.

Ankle, Press

The One Body Part You’re Not Stretching, But Should Be

Here’s why you should consider your ankles, too, whether you’re a runner or not: “Your body needs to lengthen to absorb

Whole Body Care

Part 2: FAI and Labral Repair — Road to Recovery

As I mentioned in my last post, this fall, if you see me at the West Loop clinic, I’ll be your fellow patient — as of today I am just shy of 6 weeks post-op from arthroscopic labral repair, femoral osteochondroplasty, acetabular rim trim, and capsular plication.

Lower Body

Explaining Hamstring Strains

To the average football fan, a muscle strain might not mean much so here’s a guide to what you should know about muscle strains for your own health and the health of your fantasy team.

Upper Body

Understanding Rib Cage Strains

The Chicago Cubs announced Friday that rookie slugger Kyle Schwarber is out for 3-5 days with a "mild rib cage strain. "What is there to strain in there anyway?