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  • Recovery Tools Every Dancer Needs Crystal Lake, IL

    December 3, 2025

    Dance Medicine, Performance & Recovery

    Christine Olsen

    Recovery Tools Every Dancer Needs

    For non-dancers, this time of year usually means heading to the theater for festive weekend [...]

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  • gymnastics crystal lake

    June 25, 2025

    Dance Medicine, Performance & Recovery, Physical Therapy Tips

    April Flood

    Return to Sport After a Gymnastics Injury

    You just experienced a gymnastics injury, whether it was a broken bone, a sprain, stress [...]

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  • Pickleball Smith Physical Therapy+ Crystal Lake

    June 12, 2025

    Performance & Recovery, Racket Sports

    Denise Smith

    Is Your Kinetic Chain Costing You Power?

    Ever had your tennis or pickleball coach tell you to "use your legs" or "engage [...]

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  • preparing for ACL surgery crystal lake, il

    March 20, 2025

    Performance & Recovery, Physical Therapy Tips

    Denise Smith

    Do I Need to do Rehab Prior to my ACL Surgery?

    When preparing for ACL surgery, one crucial step often overlooked is “pre-rehab” — the process [...]

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  • Preventative PT

    February 27, 2025

    Performance & Recovery, Physical Therapy Tips

    Denise Smith

    Unlocking Mobility and Stability for Injury Prevention

    When it comes to movement, our bodies function as an interconnected system rather than a [...]

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  • ACL physical therapy in Crystal Lake, IL

    January 27, 2025

    Performance & Recovery, Physical Therapy Tips

    April Flood

    Landing Mechanics After ACL Repair

    Did you know that one of the most common causes of ACL tears is improper [...]

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  • Hokey Player

    January 13, 2025

    Performance & Recovery, Physical Therapy Tips

    Lauren Apa

    T-Agility Drill for Hockey Players

    When a physical therapist is tasked with helping a hockey player meet the intense demands [...]

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  • Ariel

    January 2, 2025

    Performance & Recovery, Physical Therapy Tips

    April Flood

    Happy New Year: Find What Makes You Happy

    The start of a new year brings a renewed focus on fitness for many people. [...]

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  • running a marathon

    November 5, 2024

    Performance & Recovery, Running Tips

    Megan Sloan

    The Marathon is Over… Now What?

    The culmination of your training cycle ends with the biggest celebration, running a marathon! Race [...]

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  • Runner with knee pain

    September 11, 2024

    Performance & Recovery, Running Tips

    Megan Sloan

    What’s a Niggle?

    Let's face it, runners are odd ducks. We wake up early to log more miles [...]

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  • Runner

    September 10, 2024

    Performance & Recovery, Running Tips

    April Flood

    Mastering the Running Pose

    When it comes to running, technique plays a major role in not only improving speed [...]

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  • Runner with shin pain

    September 6, 2024

    Performance & Recovery, Physical Therapy Tips, Running Tips

    Christine Olsen

    Understanding and Managing Shin Splints

    Shin splints are a common issue, particularly among runners, dancers, and hikers. But what exactly [...]

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  • Dry Needling leg

    September 6, 2024

    Performance & Recovery, Physical Therapy Tips

    April Flood

    Dry Needling FAQ

    Curious about dry needling? This powerful technique uses a small, targeted needle to relieve muscle [...]

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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    August 25, 2024

    In the Media, Performance & Recovery

    Christine Olsen

    Pain in Your Lower Legs? You May Have Shin Splints

    In this First for Women article "Pain in Your Lower Legs? You May Have Shin [...]

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  • injury rehab for runners Smith Physical Therapy+ Crystal Lake, IL

    August 15, 2024

    Performance & Recovery, Physical Therapy Tips, Running Tips

    Christine Olsen

    Injury Prevention Tips for Runners

    Running is an excellent way to stay fit, clear your mind, and enjoy the outdoors. [...]

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