Athletico Physical Therapy

Athletico Physical Therapy

Better for Every Body®

For more than 30 years we’ve been helping remove pain and discomfort from people’s lives. Our patients trust in our expertise, which is why 98 percent would recommend us to a friend – because we were able to help make their lives better. – Athletico Physical Therapy, Better for Every Body

Defining Top-Notch Care Since 1991

We started with one therapist trying to make a difference in his community.
Our Founder and Executive Chairman, Mark Kaufman was a physical therapist and athletic trainer with a vision to help as many people as possible.
He started by providing rehabilitation services for student athletes at various organizations, with his first two being Francis W. Parker High School and Chicago Lions Rugby. Through his work with these athletes, he recognized the need for a dedicated sports rehabilitation and physical therapy facility in Chicago which led to our first clinic opening in 1991.
Years later – we’ve opened more than 600 neighborhood locations and added more services to help people of all ages recover from pains, strains and injuries.
We employ more than 4,500 expert clinicians, athletic trainers and other team members. In addition to physical therapy, we also provide athletic training, occupational therapy, specialty programs and fitness services to high schools, colleges and professional sports teams.
Our expertise also includes evaluating workers’ compensation issues, like work conditioning, job-site analysis and ergonomic assessments.
Everything we do is focused around our core purpose of enhancing people’s health and quality of life. When you choose us for your rehabilitation needs, you will discover our dedication to exceptional, compassionate care.

Here’s what you can expect from working with us

• Clinics staffed with a compassionate community of professional, highly trained experts including physical therapist assistants, certified athletic trainers, personal trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, and massage therapists
• More than 50 specialty rehabilitation and outreach services
• Over 635 convenient locations in 19 states, and we’re growing
• Acceptance of all major insurance plans
• Easy, convenient and flexible scheduling, from early mornings to late evenings, as well as Saturday appointments
• Strong partnerships with cutting-edge programs to train our professionals and enhance our practice, including FOTO, Evidence in Motion, Institute of Manipulative Physiotherapy and Clinical Training, MedBridge and NextGen

Services

• Free Assessment
• Physical Therapy
• Telehealth: Virtual Visits
• COVID-19 Rehabilitation
• Hand/Upper Extremity Therapy
• Work Injuries
• Athletic Training
• Concussion and Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Pelvic Health Therapy
• Back Pain
• Home Therapy
• Pediatric Therapy
• Pain Therapy
• Specialized Services
• Specialty Techniques

Can PT Help Prevent Heart Disease?

February 21, 2022 7:30 am by J. Cory Silver, PT, DPT, VRT, CAFS, 3DMAPSLeave a Comment

The short answer is YES! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. With a widespread problem, we should consider all of our options for prevention.

Like a heart attack or coronary artery disease, heart disease can seemingly present rapidly. One day someone may feel no significant issues, and the next, they are in the hospital undergoing treatment. The reality of most heart diseases is that the cardiac system is undergoing maladaptive changes over many years before symptoms present. Heart and artery pathology can operate in a positive feedback loop. An example of this feedback loop could be increased sedentary behavior, which causes increased blood pressure and cholesterol. This leads to turbulent blood flow in the arteries, which then causes hardening of the arteries, causing higher blood pressure. Then the loop can give feedback into itself. You can see how this feedback loop can cause progressive degradation of the arteries, leading to more mortal conditions such as heart attack or heart failure.

With this long-term view of the cardiovascular system in mind, it is important to check blood pressure and cholesterol levels to monitor your risk and receive pharmaceutical treatment if your doctor recommends it. An additional step that you will want to take if you are 18-65 years old is following the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines by participating in 30 minutes of moderate physical activity a minimum of 5 days per week.1 Many activities can be classified as moderate-intensity physical activity or exercise. A good guide is that you should be exerting yourself more than your day-to-day activities. However, you should still be able to hold a conversation and speak in complete sentences. Some commonly cited examples of moderate-intensity activity are walking briskly, light bicycling, heavy cleaning, or doubles tennis1.

Often when people hear the ACSM guidelines, it isn’t very encouraging. They feel that the idea of walking briskly for 30 minutes seems impossible. Numerous issues can bring your exercise routine to a standstill or stop it from getting started in the first place. Some of these issues are pain, weakness, poor endurance, and imbalance. If this sounds like you, then physical therapy may be the best next stop on your journey to better health. Physical therapists have extensive training and are healthcare movement experts. By undertaking an evaluation, you can understand impairments that are stopping you from being able to exercise, and you may receive treatment to address those issues.

The Time to Take Care of Your Heart is Now

If you have additional questions about how physical therapy can help, please contact your local Athletico clinic and schedule a free assessment. Free Assessments are available in-clinic and virtually through our Telehealth platform.
Source: https://www.athletico.com/