Elbow Pain Explained: Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow, and Everyday Overuse
Summer often means more time outdoors, whether you’re playing tennis or pickleball, golfing, tackling home improvement projects, or spending weekends […]
Mid-Year Desk Reset: How Small Setup Changes Can Reduce Pain
By the middle of the year, many people have settled into daily work routines without giving much thought to their […]
The Most Common Baseball Injuries: What MLB Season Teaches Us About Staying Healthy
As Major League Baseball reaches the heart of its season, injury reports become just as common as box scores. Pitchers […]
Walking and Standing More This Summer: Prevent Foot and Heel Pain
A summer vacation, a long day at an amusement park, or even a weekend of yardwork can leave your feet […]
Soccer Injuries: What They Mean and When to Get Help
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now underway, soccer is top of mind for millions of fans and athletes around […]
Shoulder Pain 101: Rotator Cuff Injuries and Overuse Explained
Shoulder pain is common, but that does not mean you should ignore it. The shoulder is built for mobility, which […]
Pain When Walking: Common Causes and When to Get Help
If walking hurts, don’t ignore it. Pain in your feet, knees, hips, or back can be a sign of an […]
Spring Cleaning Without Pain: Safe Lifting Tips to Prevent Back and Shoulder Injuries
Spring cleaning often means lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, and moving heavy household items around the house. Tasks like moving furniture, […]
How Physical Activity Supports Heart Health: Simple Ways to Move More Every Day
Physical activity is one of the most powerful tools for protecting your heart. Regular movement helps lower blood pressure, improve […]
Shoveling and Snow Cleanup Injuries: What Hurts and How to Prevent It
Shoveling snow and winter cleanup are unavoidable for many people, but they can place significant strain on the body. Cold […]
The 5 Most Common Workout Injuries and How to Avoid Them This Year
Starting the year with fitness goals is exciting, but workout injuries can quickly slow progress and affect motivation. Many common […]
Why Your Neck Hurts in the Morning, And How to Fix It
Waking up with neck pain or stiffness is common, but it is not something you have to accept as normal. […]
Stronger in the New Year: A Guide to Safe, Sustainable Fitness Goals
A new year brings fresh motivation to move more, get stronger, and build healthier routines. It also puts pressure on […]
Core Exercises & Training
Reviewed and contributions made by Director Case Manager David Ensign When you hear the words “Core Muscles” do you picture […]
Top Tips for Exercise in Cold Weather
Reviewed and contributions made by Patrick Roscoe, MS, LAT, ATC; Zac Roberts, LAT, ATC; and Zach Zinzer, LAT, ATC. Just […]
Basketball Stretches for Ballers
Reviewed and contributions made by Dallas Reynolds, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, COMT and Director of Operations Support – Central Scheduling/Virtual […]
Simple Water & Swimming Pool Exercises
Reviewed and contributions made by MarQue’t Green, FIRST Program Director If you are looking to change up your workout (or […]
Improve Your Running Gait With ATI
Reviewed and contributions made by Caitlin Ludington, DPT, SCS There are a variety of common injuries that can plague a […]
Tailbone Stretches to Relieve Coccyx Pain
Reviewed and contributions made by Kari Melby, MPT, Senior Director of Women’s Health Services Commonly referred to as the “tailbone”, […]
Neck Stretches & Physical Therapy Exercises For Neck Pain
Reviewed and contributions made by Joshua Holskey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS Neck pain will affect up to 70% of […]
Stretches for Your Next Road Trip Adventure
There it is again, that nagging pain in your lower back after a full day of driving. You’ve tried everything […]
Transform Your Health Through Running
By: Hannah Fox, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC Sitting has been termed the new smoking. Think about all the time spent […]
Best Stretches for your Golf Game by ATI Physical Therapy
By: Brian Rog, Eric Buck MBA, ATC and Tyler Nohren, MS, ATC How often do we find ourselves full-throttling it […]
Plyometric Training
The off-season is the ideal time to build explosive power. Plyometrics are high-velocity dynamic exercises that force muscles to lengthen […]
The Importance of Multiplanar Training
The activities of running, swimming, and to a lesser extent, cycling all require some amount of movement and control in […]
5 Ways to Stay Fit through the Holidays
With the holidays in full swing, working out may be taking a backseat to everything else. It’s hard to fit […]
Should You Be Sitting on a Core Ball Right Now?
Core balls–also known as physio balls, exercise balls, or yoga balls– seem to be everywhere lately. What was once just […]
Strength Training: We All Need It
When you hear the words ‘strength training,’ what comes to mind? Is it body building, bicep muscles as big as […]
Could Walking Be the Best Form of Exercise?
In our journey to get healthy, the majority of us have probably tried multiple types of exercises in an attempt […]
Exercise Safety Tips for the Warm Weather
The “Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer” are here! Between hot temps, a fiery sun and high humidity, outdoor exercise […]
Dynamic Running Stretches Before a Race
Race season is in full swing. If you are signed up for a race, you’ll want to make sure you […]
Exercises for Advanced Runners
Experienced runners…are you getting tired of your exercise routine? Patrick Manrique, a physical therapist at ATI’s Chicago South Loop clinic demonstrates some […]
Exercises for Beginner Runners
Thinking of tackling a 5K this summer? Before you put one foot in front of the other, you should prepare […]
Avoid Pain at Your Desk: Quick Tips on Office Ergonomics
Sitting at a desk from 9-to-5 wouldn’t be the reason for any kind of physical pain… would it? If you’ve […]
Getting Ready for Warm Weather Activity: Steps to Help Avoid Injury
Now that Old Man Winter has finally loosened his grips, we are all definitely looking forward to spring! For many, […]
Keeping Active in the New Year
By: Briana Jamshidi, Rehab Technician After a long week of work, countless errands and running around, the weekends may be […]
Sitting Too Much? No Time to Exercise? Try Deskercise!
How much do you sit during a typical day? Let’s add it up! According to the Population Reference Bureau, the average […]
Simple Stretches While Working from Home
We can all agree that exercising and stretching are essential to maintaining a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle. But for many Americans, […]
Cardio or Strength: Which Comes First?
You have your exercise plan for the day ready to go. You’re going to a 45 minute spin class and […]
Top Tips For Exercising in the Cold
The arrival of the winter months doesn’t mean that outdoor activities should be abandoned. Whether you’re an athlete, an outdoor […]
How to Stay In Shape Indoors — A Beginner’s Home Workout Plan
HOW TO STAY IN SHAPE INDOORS: A BEGINNER’S HOME WORKOUT PLAN Has it been a while since your last workout? […]