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OTRF Spring-Summer newsletter features pointers for picklers, programs to help prevent pickleball injuries, Dr. Steven Chudik’s life-changing surgery protocols
The Spring-Summer Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation (OTRF) newsletter, Active Bones, is packed with information on the hottest new sport—pickleball—and the injuries associated with it along with a program to help prevent them. There’s also an overview of a thrower’s nemesis—a torn ulnar collateral ligament. Dr. Chudik developed a surgical technique […]
Read More >>Thank an Athletic Trainer
In recognition of National Athletic Training Month, I want to thank all the athletic trainers I’ve had the pleasures of working with and knowing these past 20 years in my clinic and on school sidelines. If you know an athletic trainer, or see one, thank them for their skills, expertise and care they provide to […]
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Pitchers and catchers report to begin pre-season training
What timing. NFL football ended two days ago and today pitchers and catchers report to spring training. How lucky can a sports fan be? Actually, the pitchers and catchers are not arriving to training camp early for fan enjoyment, but rather to slowly and gradually get their throwing arms and legs ready in time for […]
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A big shout-out for Jake Elliott and the Philadelphia Eagles
My clinical team and I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you and the Eagles power through the season winning the NFC crown and advance to the Super Bowl. We will be rooting you on to become Super Bowl LVII Champions! Go Jake! Go Eagles! Go #4!
Read More >>Register today for the OTRF 2024-2025 clinical athletic training residency program
OTRF is accepting applications until March 15, 2024. During the last 20 years, the Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation (OTRF) taught more than 40 athletic trainers the skills and knowledge to step directly into an orthopaedic clinical setting and make an immediate and valuable impact. As a resident in this CAATE-accredited […]
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OTRF Fall-Winter newsletter covers the new Guardian Cap, why athletes play in pain and new lab-made cartilage
The Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation’s (OTRF) Fall-Winter Newsletter, Active Bones, focuses on getting and keeping athletes in shape and injury-free with articles on the new Guardian Cap® the National Football league tested during training camp and pre-season to help limit head injuries, revealing new data on why athletes play in […]
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Preventing and Treating Exertional Heat Stroke
With the extreme heat we’ve had nationwide this summer, the start of training camps and team practices have an added precaution to consider besides injury prevention—heat stroke. This is a serious condition and even a life threatening condition that everyone—athletes, parents, coaches, athletic trainers and team physicians—need to closely monitor and treat immediately. National Football […]
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Biking Rx for fun and fitness
My patients often ask what I recommend they purchase to improve their workout or exercise routines. A bicycle—stationary or free-wheeling—is always my response. As we age, we need to incorporate more non-weight bearing exercises that don’t take a toll on our joints. A bicycle is that perfect addition because it is easy on the knees […]
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Warm-up, stretch and exercise to help prevent racquet sport injuries
With the weather beckoning us outside, I am seeing a lot of people playing tennis, paddle- and platform tennis, and even pickleball. Depending upon your skill level and your opponents’, these sports can be everything from a fun, low-impact game with friends to a fast-paced, cardiovascular workout. Regardless of your speed and whether you play […]
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OTRF newsletter features high school lacrosse changes, new pec tendon repair procedure and ditching sit-ups
The Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation’s (OTRF) Spring-Summer e-Newsletter, Active Bones, looks at an array of topics including changes in girls’ and boys’ high school lacrosse rules and equipment to help reduce injuries and a new pectoral tendon repair procedure developed by Dr. Steven Chudik, and interesting research that will have […]
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Warm up and stretch before tackling your spring cleaning chores
I don’t know about you, but I’m behind on my spring cleaning chores. The rain and cold temperatures have not only affected my ability to start them, but professional outdoor services also are scrambling to complete all their customers’ projects . However before anyone starts a project, remember you most likely are not as conditioned […]
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Pre- and in-season conditioning important for preventing injuries
Before the start of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) spring training, I heard an interview with White Sox Manager Tony La Russa talking about his concern for pitchers throwing too hard or too fast too soon. I heard similar comments from other teams and coaches in the following days. With the season about one month old, […]
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Thank you
I want to thank my patient Chris N. for taking the time to send this review. The satisfaction of knowing my patients are enjoying their lives and regained mobility makes my day and reminds me why I became and orthopaedic surgeon.
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Dr. Steven Chudik to present at IBJI Orthopaedic Insights Conference
Join Dr. Steven Chudik and 19 other physicians from the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Saturday, April 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Impact Field Rivers Stadium Club in Rosemont, Ill., for an opportunity to learn about a spectrum of orthopedic conditions and treatments. Dr. Chudik will discuss “Avoiding the Growth Plate in […]
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Proper preparation critical to prevent in-season throwing injuries
I almost drove off the road when I heard White Sox Manager Tony La Russa talking about his concern for Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers throwing too hard or too fast too soon to make up for lost time with a shortened spring training caused by the owners’ lockout. According to La Russa, he and […]
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Athletic Trainers positively affect lives, mobility
In recognition of National Athletic Training Month, I want to thank all the athletic trainers I’ve had the pleasures of working with and knowing these past 20 years. The list is long and there are a lot of people they cared for who are very grateful for their skills and expertise. I know my orthopaedic […]
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Staying the course nutritionally even while traveling this spring
In a recent report from Business Wire, more than 57 percent of Americans are planning to travel this spring and 37 percent are planning on traveling during Spring Break—an increase of 29 percent compared to 2021. This of course is the result of an ebbing pandemic and the loosening of mask mandates and travel regulations. […]
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Proper warm-up, conditioning exercises can help prevent youth sports injuries
Even though snow is still falling, banners and signs are sprouting up everywhere announcing open registration for any number of youth sports and activities. Whether you’re the parent, coach or lucky to have both titles, as adults it is our job to make sure these budding athletes learn proper technique, and build muscle and strength […]
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Happy “Twosday” Everyone
Besides being a palindrome and an ambigram—2-22-22—today coincidently is a Tuesday. This once-in-a-lifetime event inspires me to include a patient’s note about his two surgeries. Thank you, Rich, for sharing your great recovery news and happy to learn you’re enjoying an active lifestyle.
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Don’t miss another golf season because of shoulder pain
It’s not too late to schedule an appointment with Dr. Steven Chudik, orthopaedic shoulder expert with the Shoulder, Knee and Sports Medicine Injury Clinic in Westmont and Western Springs, Ill., to have your shoulder evaluated and treated so you don’t miss another golf season. Schedule online or email contactus@chudikmd.com for an appointment scheduler to call you. […]
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