February

Newsletter

Movement each day is crucial to injury prevention and to keep your body feeling and performing at its best! This is why we are bringing movement indoors for our Big Game challenge!

The Big Game is this Sunday! As you go through your gameday checklist,

make sure to add our Snack Activity Challenge from our featured video! It's a fun way to get your body moving while still enjoying the game!

This is also a great way to see how your body feels after doing these variety of exercises. If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort, make sure to schedule a consultation with one of our mobility experts. Appointments are available within 24 to 48 hours!

Football, as you know, is a big contact sport where injuries can be inevitable. Read our blog below to find out what the most common football injuries are and how IMPACT can help!

We are excited to offer the Barbell Rehab Method, a specialized program designed to assist athletes in recovery, injury prevention, and performance optimization through barbell-specific rehabilitation and training techniques!

Our clinicians employ a systematic framework to help individuals safely and effectively continue barbell strength training, even when experiencing discomfort during exercises like squats, deadlifts, bench presses, or overhead lifts.

Instead of advising clients to cease these activities, the program focuses on modifying exercises and incorporating accessory work to build a solid foundation for long-term training success.

As a reminder, The 2025 CrossFit Open Begins February 27th!

Barbell Rehab Method is now offered at our Champaign, Hinsdale, Naperville, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, and South Loop clinics!

Check out these quick PT tips on how you can start improving your posture today!

Improving posture is essential for maintaining overall health and preventing a range of musculoskeletal issues.

Poor posture can lead to chronic pain in the neck, back, and shoulders, as well as contribute to headaches, reduced flexibility, and even breathing difficulties.

Physical therapy plays a vital role in addressing postural imbalances by identifying the root causes, such as muscle weakness, tightness, or poor movement patterns. Through personalized exercise programs, manual therapy, and education on proper body mechanics, physical therapists help individuals develop the strength, flexibility, and awareness needed to achieve and maintain optimal posture!

Physical therapy during pregnancy offers numerous benefits to support expectant mothers through the physical challenges of this period.

It effectively alleviates common pregnancy-related discomforts such as back pain, pelvic discomfort, and sciatica by employing manual therapy, targeted stretches, and safe exercises to strengthen supporting muscles and enhance alignment.

Additionally, prenatal physical therapy focuses on improving pelvic floor function, which can reduce the risk of urinary incontinence during and after pregnancy, enhance core stability, and facilitate better muscle control during labor.

Furthermore, physical therapy enhances postural alignment and body mechanics, addressing imbalances caused by the shifting center of gravity during pregnancy.

Physical therapy prepares the body for childbirth by increasing flexibility, endurance, and strength, and incorporates techniques like controlled breathing and relaxation exercises to aid the birthing process.

We will share the poll results in the next month's newsletter!

January results for "Did You Make a New Year's Resolution?": Yes -48.4% and No - 51.6%

Theraband Exercise Ball

Keep up with your health and wellness resolutions with our physical therapist and athletic trainer recommended products! New products added!

Using an exercise ball offers a wide range of benefits that support strength, balance, and overall fitness. It engages core muscles continuously to maintain stability, helping to improve posture, enhance balance, and build abdominal and back strength.

Find this Exercise Ball along with other products on our Shop page. Purchase yours today!

We understand that life can get pretty busy and doesn't always go according to plan. That is why we want to remind you about our cancellation policy.  

Cancellation Policy - If a patient needs to cancel or reschedule an appointment, we request that it be done 24 hours in advance of the scheduled appointment. If a cancellation occurs within less than 24 hours of their appointment or if the patient does not show up to their appointment, a cancellation fee of $25 will be applied (fee of $50 for pelvic health). No fee will be applied for cancellations made with more than a 24-hour notice.

Thank you for reviewing this important information. As always, if you have any questions, please call us at 833-299-4672.