9-year-old girl comes to ATI Physical Therapy at the Milwaukee Third Ward clinic as a toe walker.

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"There it is! Nice"

There's quite a few aspects to Araya. She first came in as this nine-year-old girl, she had been a toe walker in school. Her parents decided to put her in a series of casts to lengthen her Achilles tendon, to allow her a more normal gate pattern. However, the casting didn't go quite as well as planned, when she came out of the casts she was unable to walk.

Knee Replacement Rehab

Physical Therapist JC Sales, of ATI Physical Therapy in Woodridge, IL, demonstrates four useful exercises that can help knee replacement patients begin their recovery after surgery.

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Nicole Phillips, a physical therapist at ATI Physical Therapy in Darien, Illinois, demonstrates five core strengthening exercises that are great for runners and don't require a trip to the gym.

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Hi, my name is Nicole Phillips and I'm a physical therapist here at the Darien clinic. What we're going to show you today is just some core exercises that are good for runners, and also for anyone who is trying to focus on their core, which is your hips and your back as well.

Four exercises you can do everyday to stretch out your lower back to prevent injury and stay limber. ATI Physical Therapy Elmhurst, Illinois Clinic Director Brittany describes the proper way to do the exercises.

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Hi, my name is Brittany, I'm the clinic director at ATI Elmhurst. Today I'll be showing you a few exercises you can use everyday to stretch out your back.

Naperville resident, Greg Fillipek, was facing a difficult prognosis after being in a coma for nearly three months following a traumatic brain injury. Greg met Liz, a physical therapist at Naperville East, who was able to go above and beyond standard protocol. Watch how Greg and Liz were able to work together to defy the odds, and help Greg reach his goals.

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Liz: That was good, I give you an 'A'.

Liz: Oh nice.

Greg: Good job.

There's a frigid four-letter word many don't like to hear this time of year - SNOW! We have no way of knowing whether we're getting a little, or a lot this winter. However, the therapists at ATI Physical Therapy know for sure that there are several things you can do to help prevent injuries when the white stuff arrives.

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Hi, my name is Alan Prasil from ATI Physical Therapy. I work with the Sports Medicine department and I'm here to talk to you about how to properly lift snow during the snowy days in the winter time.

Low back pain is one of the most common injuries for people to seek physical therapy. Mike from ATI Physical Therapy in Novi, Michigan displays the proper way to get out of bed in the morning using the log rolling technique. When you're lying in bed, you would want to bring up your knees first. Once your knees are up straight, you can then tell it rotates the bottom of your trunk. As you are coming up, take your arm and punch up and across. As you come up and across, bringing the whole body as one unit, and that spine straight. We push up, using our whole body, rolling as one.

Hamstrings and lower back:

For the first stretch, sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Keep your back straight, and reach with your hands towards your toes to grab them. While holding onto your toes, hold for thirty seconds. If it's too painful, pull back. 

Side Muscles:

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Hello, My name is Heidi Wulff Plumb Graham, and I'm a physical therapist and clinic director for ATI Physical Therapy in Norridge. After a total hip replacement, it's important to get your hip moving early so you can get back to your normal routine. Here are a few exercises you can do at home.

With a winning combination of exceptional care, incredible people, and a commitment to being the bright spot in the day of every single patient, ATI Physical Therapy will help you GET THERE.