The Chicagoland Orthopedics Blog
5 Injuries that NFL Players are at Most Risk for During Training Camp
There’s no doubt that football is one of America’s most prized pastimes. Super Bowl XLIX in 2015 currently holds the record for the largest average viewership of any live single-network U.S. [...]
Five Incredible NFL Comebacks Following Joint Injuries
For the average person, a joint injury can be frustrating and disruptive to everyday life, but this disruption can go even deeper for a professional athlete. For NFL players, joint [...]
The Four Most Common Sports Injuries of 2019
In our increasingly active world, sports-related injuries are becoming more and more common. Even a minor sports injury can cause major disruption to the schedule and success of an athlete [...]
3 Exercises to Help Knee Arthritis
The knee is one of the largest, strongest, and most often-used joints in your body! Having knee arthritis can make an everyday activity such as walking up a staircase feel [...]
What to Do After an ACL Tear
The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of the four ligaments that helps stabilize the knee, but since it has such a crucial role, it is the most commonly discussed [...]
5 Common Summertime Orthopedic Injuries
Summertime is in full swing, and that means warmer weather, outdoor adventures, and backyard sports. Unfortunately, Summer also means a plethora of possible injuries. While spending more time outdoors and [...]