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How to prevent winter sports injuries
How to prevent winter sports injuriesAlthough many of us like to “hunker down” inside during the long Chicago winter, there are many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Skiing, sledding,...
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6 tips for a better workout in the cold
Arctic running6 tips for a better workout in the coldWhen the weather turns brutally cold, it can be a challenge to exercise outdoors while being comfortable and safe. This week is shaping out to be...
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Are skinny jeans dangerous to your health?
Denim hazardAre skinny jeans dangerous to your health?Skinny jeans have become a fashion staple for both women and men, but could the tight fitting jeans be dangerous to your health? A case study in...
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How to prevent the most common running injuries
Aches and PainsHow to prevent the most common running injuries Dr. Mark Neault, an orthopedic surgeon with Advocate Health Care, shares the keys to preventing common injuries for everyone from...
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4 days and functioning after a hip replacement
4 days and functioning after a hip replacementBeing a former college athlete, it was a natural choice for me to go into my line of work as a fitness/personal trainer and gym owner. I’ve been fortunate...
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Your intense workout can lead to intense health problems
Your intense workout can lead to intense health problemsWe hear the stories of friends, acquaintances or fitness gurus who swear by workouts so intense practitioners vomit or can’t move afterwards –...
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No pain, no gain? Think again
No pain, no gain? Think againTo everyone who subscribes to the “no pain, no gain,” school of exercise, think again. Dr. Sarkis Bedikian, an orthopedic surgeon at Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago,...
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Ask a Doc: Is it healthy for my child to play one sport year-round?
Ask a Doc: Is it healthy for my child to play one sport year-round?Dr. Joshua Alpert, orthopedic surgeon/sports medicine specialist at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Ill., responds: With school...
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New 3D vision technology helps doctors ‘see’ spine during surgery
New 3D vision technology helps doctors ‘see’ spine during surgeryDoctors with Advocate Aurora Health are using new vision technology for spine surgeries that enables them to perform more precise, less...
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The creation of the women physician support group ‘Boss Lady Docs’
The creation of the women physician support group ‘Boss Lady Docs’It was late 2020 and Dr. Lauren Matteini, orthopedic spine surgeon had just moved to a new office location near Advocate Sherman...
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