Category: Exercises

Core Exercises & Training

Reviewed and contributions made by Director Case Manager David Ensign When you hear the words “Core Muscles” do you picture […]

Top Tips for Exercise in Cold Weather

Reviewed and contributions made by Patrick Roscoe, MS, LAT, ATC; Zac Roberts, LAT, ATC; and Zach Zinzer, LAT, ATC.  Just […]

Basketball Stretches for Ballers

Reviewed and contributions made by Dallas Reynolds, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, COMT and Director of Operations Support – Central Scheduling/Virtual […]

Simple Water & Swimming Pool Exercises

Reviewed and contributions made by MarQue’t Green, FIRST Program Director If you are looking to change up your workout (or […]

Improve Your Running Gait With ATI

Reviewed and contributions made by Caitlin Ludington, DPT, SCS There are a variety of common injuries that can plague a […]

Tailbone Stretches to Relieve Coccyx Pain

Reviewed and contributions made by Kari Melby, MPT, Senior Director of Women’s Health Services Commonly referred to as the “tailbone”, […]

Neck Stretches & Physical Therapy Exercises For Neck Pain

Reviewed and contributions made by Joshua Holskey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS Neck pain will affect up to 70% of […]

Stretches for Your Next Road Trip Adventure

There it is again, that nagging pain in your lower back after a full day of driving. You’ve tried everything […]

Transform Your Health Through Running

By: Hannah Fox, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC Sitting has been termed the new smoking. Think about all the time spent […]

Best Stretches for your Golf Game by ATI Physical Therapy

By: Brian Rog, Eric Buck MBA, ATC and Tyler Nohren, MS, ATC How often do we find ourselves full-throttling it […]

Plyometric Training

The off-season is the ideal time to build explosive power. Plyometrics are high-velocity dynamic exercises that force muscles to lengthen […]

The Importance of Multiplanar Training

The activities of running, swimming, and to a lesser extent, cycling all require some amount of movement and control in […]

5 Ways to Stay Fit through the Holidays

With the holidays in full swing, working out may be taking a backseat to everything else.  It’s hard to fit […]

Should You Be Sitting on a Core Ball Right Now?

Core balls–also known as physio balls, exercise balls, or yoga balls– seem to be everywhere lately.  What was once just […]

Strength Training: We All Need It

When you hear the words ‘strength training,’ what comes to mind?  Is it body building, bicep muscles as big as […]

Could Walking Be the Best Form of Exercise?

In our journey to get healthy, the majority of us have probably tried multiple types of exercises in an attempt […]

Exercise Safety Tips for the Warm Weather

The “Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer” are here!  Between hot temps, a fiery sun and high humidity, outdoor exercise […]

Dynamic Running Stretches Before a Race

Race season is in full swing. If you are signed up for a race, you’ll want to make sure you […]

Exercises for Advanced Runners

Experienced runners…are you getting tired of your exercise routine?  Patrick Manrique, a physical therapist at ATI’s Chicago South Loop clinic demonstrates some […]

Exercises for Beginner Runners

Thinking of tackling a 5K this summer? Before you put one foot in front of the other, you should prepare […]

Avoid Pain at Your Desk: Quick Tips on Office Ergonomics

Sitting at a desk from 9-to-5 wouldn’t be the reason for any kind of physical pain… would it? If you’ve […]

Getting Ready for Warm Weather Activity: Steps to Help Avoid Injury

Now that Old Man Winter has finally loosened his grips, we are all definitely looking forward to spring! For many, […]

Keeping Active in the New Year

By: Briana Jamshidi, Rehab Technician After a long week of work, countless errands and running around, the weekends may be […]

Sitting Too Much? No Time to Exercise? Try Deskercise!

How much do you sit during a typical day?  Let’s add it up! According to the Population Reference Bureau, the average […]

Simple Stretches While Working from Home

We can all agree that exercising and stretching are essential to maintaining a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle. But for many Americans, […]

Cardio or Strength: Which Comes First?

You have your exercise plan for the day ready to go.  You’re going to a 45 minute spin class and […]

Top Tips For Exercising in the Cold

The arrival of the winter months doesn’t mean that outdoor activities should be abandoned. Whether you’re an athlete, an outdoor […]

How to Stay In Shape Indoors — A Beginner’s Home Workout Plan

HOW TO STAY IN SHAPE INDOORS: A BEGINNER’S HOME WORKOUT PLAN Has it been a while since your last workout? […]