How to Keep your Hips Mobile!

  Gentle Hip Range of Motion and Stretches (Exercise videos courtesy of Real Time Rehab) Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. They are not a substitute for physical therapy or medical treatment. Before you try this or...

Read More

Heart Health Month

Click here to watch this video... Natural, Conservative, Affordable Care that Patients Can Access Right Now Makes Sense. If you know anyone that has tendinitis or a tendon problem that we can help, give us a call today to set up a complimentary...

Read More

Orthogo Physical Therapy Newsletter

Click here to watch this video... Happy New Year! We hope yours has started off well. This year we are going to focus on simple remedies for common neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. The goal is to keep you feeling well. However, if you do...

Read More

November Newsletter

Click here to watch this video... This month we are sharing 7 reasons why you should take care of any pain or movement problems before the holidays. Click here to view the video.   Do You Know the Value Your Physical Therapist Can Provide...

Read More

Happy Thanksgiving

Orthogo Physical Therapy Newsletter Click here to watch this video... Happy...

Read More

Three Common Diagnoses of the Foot and Ankle

Tens-of-thousands of people suffer with ankle or foot pain every day. This month we discuss natural solutions to three common diagnoses of the foot and ankle. Click here to view the video. Happy Halloween - Make It a Safe One with These...

Read More

What is TMJ?

You might be surprised to know that we all have TMJ. Watch this month's video to learn more about what TMJ is, what to do when you have problems, and some thoughts on treatment and prevention. Click here to view the video. The Best Exercise for...

Read More

Research report..

  RESEARCH REPORT - THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE CAN DECREASE CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN Low BACK PAIN occurs in 8 out of 10 people in the human race at sometime during life. Most will recover from the acute (sudden onset) pain but often it will last for...

Read More

Knee Pain

Click here to watch this month’s video where we discuss more about knee conditions that respond well to physical therapist directed treatment. Knee pain is a common condition. When someone experiences serious or chronic knee pain, the tendency...

Read More

How to Cut the Risk of Hamstrings Injuries

Summer is when recreation peaks and organized sports will be starting again soon. These same athletes and weekend warriors often experience injuries. This month we want to make sure that you know about the variety of conditions that our clinicians...

Read More

GOOD POSTURE - SOMETHING WE SHOULD ALL STRIVE FOR

  Posture is something we all intuitively know something about, but here is a little more detail. Ideal posture is something we all strive for. Imagine if you were looking at yourself from the side and could draw a line from the top of...

Read More

CARE OPTIONS - A BETTER INFORMED PATIENT MEANS A HIGHER QUALITY OF CARE

Over the next several months, I am going to take you a bit deeper into cutting-edge health research and reveal some information that might be at times shocking but at the very least, will help you make more informed health care...

Read More

EXERCISE IS MEDICINE

First, on a personal note. The developer of our website, who is a physical therapist, shared a great story with me. His father,overweight for most of his life and a type II diabetic, finally said enough. He obtained the proper counseling and...

Read More

HOW TO DECREASE THE RISK OFA BROKEN LEG IN INFANTS ON THE PLAYGROUND

When I read this article, my thought was if justone person benefits from this, it makes it all worthwhile. Therefore, below I am sharing some good clinical research done on kids and slides. Yes, playground equipment! Bear with me, read it...

Read More

CARE OPTIONS - SEE A PHYSICALTHERAPIST FIRST FOR NECK PAIN

I would like to continue with the theme Care Options and talk about why physical therapy is a great first choice for neck pain. The premise is simple - try things that are conservative, affordable and have little to no side effects first. I...

Read More

SHOULDER HURTING? TRY A NATURAL, CLINICALLY PROVEN, DRUG-FREE SOLUTION

SHOULDER HURTING? TRY A NATURAL, CLINICALLY PROVEN, DRUG-FREE SOLUTION Shoulder problems are very common and account for about 15 percent of all of the patients we see in our physical therapy clinic. This isn't surprising considering...

Read More

KNEE PAIN GOT YOU DOWN? LOOKING BEYOND THE KNEECAP

Knee pain is one of the most common complaints we hear from distance runners. Thousands of strides and considerable joint reaction forces strain the knee and its surrounding soft tissue support systems. For decades, when a patient saw a health...

Read More

GOLFER'S ELBOW AFFECTS MORE THAN JUST GOLFERS

I was working with a patient the other day and thought I might share this story with you. She was a 46 year-old female with complaints of inside-right elbow pain. Her pain developed over a period of about 6 weeks because her big Labrador retriever...

Read More

PLANTAR FASCIITIS - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NAGGING HEEL PAIN

The plantar fascia is a strong connective tissue that originates onthe bottom of the foot at the heel bone and runs along the bottom of the foot inserting into the toes (metatarsal heads). It is one ofthe primary stabilizers of the arch of the...

Read More

Research Report - Osteoarthritis Sufferers Find Relief With Physical Therapy!!

Turn to Physical Therapy to Treat Osteoarthritis in McHenry, IL Over the last year, the concern about taking non-steroidal antinflammatory medications has left many osteoarthritis sufferers wondering how to manage their pain and disability. Many...

Read More