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Preventing ACL injuries in female athletes

COMPLIMENTARY SPORTS INJURY PREVENTION PAMPHLET FOR WOMEN
(Click here to request a Knee Injury Prevention pamphlet)

It’s estimated that more than 1.4 million women tear an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) every year. That’s double the number from a decade ago. Responding to a recent increase in sports injuries among female athletes, the Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital has introduced a new informational pamphlet for female athletes. The pamphlet, entitled “Leveling the Playing Field: Knee Injury Prevention Strategies for Female Athletes, “ includes tips for reducing an individual’s risk of injuries and strengthening exercises for improving balance, coordination, power, strength and speed.

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Brain Tumor

Kennedy brain surgery hailed as ’successful’

Watch a short clip of Leonard Cerullo, MD on channel 7 Chicago news speak about Sen. Kennedy’s brain tumor diagnosis.

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy underwent successful surgery Monday at Duke UniversityMedical Center for a cancerous brain tumor in what was “just the first step” of his treatment plan, his surgeon said. Read more »

Golf Swing Tips

Hitting the green without hurting your back”: PGA teacher Dr. Jim Suttie takes a swing at back pain

Watch the video of Doctors Suttie and Hurley giving golfers tips in how to “swing through back pain”

Mundelein, IL, July 1, 2008 –Ranked by Golf Digest this year as the # 1 Golf Teacher in Illinois and among the Top 20 in the U.S., renowned PGA instructor Dr. Jim Suttie will share his secrets to surviving the golf course without hurting your back during a clinic at Pine Meadow Golf Club, 6:45 to 8 p.m., July 22. With golf’s popularity still strong and more than 1.3 million Illinois golfers experiencing back pain, Suttie has developed tips and techniques to keep golfers from hurting their backs. Pine Meadow is located at 1 Pine Meadow Lane .and the phone number is (847) 566 - GOLF (4653). Read more »

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November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment


THROW OUT YOUR PACK: HELP YOUR BACK

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November 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment


Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago offers clinic to help runners achieve ultimate goals

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August 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment


The picture of success: Dr. Mitchell Sheinkop

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Stroke specialist Dr. Thomas Grobelny attributes success to education in Poland and unusual life experiences

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Hormonal? It Can Help Your Brain

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