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This week, we’re schooling you in all things physical therapy! Today, we continue our “ABC’s of Physical Therapy” with J through R…from joint replacements to running! (To see A through I,\u00a0check out yesterday’s post<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

Joint replacement:<\/strong>\u00a0Joint replacement can be a huge blessing for someone who has lost mobility or functionality due to joint disease. However, physical therapy is an important part of the recovery process. Here\u2019s\u00a0how to return to active life after joint replacement with physical therapy.<\/a><\/p>\n

Knee replacement<\/strong>: [VIDEO] After knee replacement, it\u2019s important to begin building strength and improving flexibility. J.C. Sales, physical therapist at ATI Woodridge, demonstrates\u00a0four exercises for knee replacement patients.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Lifting<\/strong>: Are you considering starting a new fitness regimen? Lifting, or strength training, is a great way to stay in shape, but there are a few safety tips you should remember. Andrea Weber, sports medicine supervisor at ATI, shares\u00a0five ways to gear up for a new fitness routine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Meniscal tear treatment<\/strong>:\u00a0Is physical therapy a good option to treat a meniscal tear<\/a>? Dennis Carter, physical therapist at ATI Naperville South, reveals if physical therapy is a better option than surgery when treating this joint injury.<\/p>\n

Nutrition<\/strong>: When you begin any type of fitness routine (whether it\u2019s regular exercise or physical therapy), proper nutrition is key. Our Sports Medicine team shares\u00a0five ways to fuel up for exercise<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Osteoporosis<\/strong>: When you think of osteoporosis, you likely think of bones, not muscles, right? And when you think of physical therapy, you likely think of muscles, not bones, right? Although that may be the case, it turns out that\u00a0physical therapy is a viable treatment option for osteoporosis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pregnancy<\/strong>: If you\u2019re a soon-to-be momma, fitting in exercise can be tough. But, exercise is an important part of a healthy pregnancy!\u00a0Prepare for pregnancy with these simple stretches\u00a0<\/a>put together by our ATI Women\u2019s Health team in Newark.<\/p>\n

Q & A:<\/strong>\u00a0What is physical therapy like at ATI? What should I expect? We answer these questions (and more!) in our\u00a0FAQ for first time patients.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Running shoes:<\/strong>\u00a0Is it time for a new pair of running shoes? If you\u2019ve put a few hundred miles on your shoes, it just might be! Here are\u00a0ten tips for buying new running shoes\u00a0<\/a>from Jackie Skrobot, an athletic trainer at ATI Bourbonnais Mooney Drive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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