Take Steps to Lower the Risk of ACL Injury this Sports Season

Take Steps to Lower the Risk of ACL Injury this Sports Season

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high school athletes account for about 2 million injuries and around a half-million doctor visits each year. But few of these injuries, says Chicago physical therapist Marc Gregory Guillen, are as...
Dog Owners More Likely to Meet Fitness Benchmarks

Dog Owners More Likely to Meet Fitness Benchmarks

It turns out our furry friends have more to offer us than companionship and unconditional love. According to Chicago physical therapist Dr. Marc Gregory Guillen, multiple studies show that dog owners are generally healthier and more likely to meet national fitness...
Bad Posture can ‘Sneak Up’ as Shoulder Pain as You Age

Bad Posture can ‘Sneak Up’ as Shoulder Pain as You Age

Shoulder pain in older adults often appears suddenly, as if caused by a sudden trauma or injury. But for many, says Chicago physical therapist Dr. Marc Gregory Guillen, shoulder injuries are often the result of musculoskeletal conditions directly associated with aging...
Parent Tip: Active Kids Become Healthy Adults

Parent Tip: Active Kids Become Healthy Adults

With child obesity still an epidemic in the U.S. and reams of research showing both the immediate and long-term benefits of youth exercise, it’s the duty of parents today to make movement and activity a part of kids’ lifestyles, says Chicago physical therapist Dr....