Athletico

Athletico Physical & Occupational Therapy provides physical therapy, occupational/hand therapy, work rehabilitation, and fitness services throughout Illinois, Milwaukee, and Northwest Indiana.  To demonstrate our commitment to quality care and service to both our patients and referring physicians, we measure functional patient outcomes and patient satisfaction with national data comparison using a third-party outcomes system.

Since the mid 1990s, Athletico has developed and has been integrating its services into the endurancecommunity. Aside from the onsite pre- and post-race stretching provided at various events, Athletico’s staff also provides numerous lecture and clinic topics related to the health and well-being of the endurance athlete.  We are proud to be a Supporting Sponsor of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

 

Complimentary Injury Screenings to Keep You in the Race!
When training for a marathon, your body needs to be more than OK, because an early season injury can impact your performance for the rest of the year.If  you experience an ache or pain, Athletico Physical and Occupational Therapy offers complimentary injury screenings – your chance for a licensed physical or occupational therapist or certified athletic trainer to evaluate your injury, answer questions, and recommend next options.

AthletiCo’s Complimentary Injury Screenings offer:

• Free assessment by a licensed medical professional
• Convenient  and easy scheduling
• Personal attention to your health
• Education of potential injury
• Injury care plan or physician referral, if needed
• Peace of mind

AthletiCo understands that in your sport, it’s about starting lines and finish lines, not sidelines.  Call today to schedule your free screening at a convenient location near you.

Prior to Race Day:
Remaining healthy throughout your training for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the key to crossing the finish line on October 9.  Athletico offers various tips and information on common running injuries that you may encounter leading up to race day, as well as treatment for these types of injuries.  Learn more about how AthletiCo can help you maximize your performance potential.

Athletico at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Health & Fitness Expo:
AthletiCo will be on-hand for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Health & Fitness Expo.  While you’re there picking up your participant packet, feel free to stop by our booth where our staff will be happy to assist you with any injury prevention or other health-related questions you may have just hours before the whistle blows.  We also plan to offer contests, giveaways, and a create-a-sign station for fans to create their own posters in support of family and friends running the race.

Athletico on Race Day:
Athletico’s highly trained staff will be on site assisting the Race Day Medical Team and will be there when you cross the finish line to offer post-race stretching to all race participants.  After running 26.2 miles, your muscles are sure to tighten up.  Stop by our tent at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 27th Mile Post-Race Party and allow one of our experienced physical therapists or certified athletic trainers to stretch you out in order to help prevent soreness or injury.

Video Gait Analysis:
Whether you’re a first-time marathon runner or an experienced veteran, AthletiCo is here to help. Athletico offers Video Gait Analysis to endurance athletes of all calibers to enhance running performance and to help prevent injuries.  In addition to the expertise of highly trained AthletiCo staff members, AthletiCo also uses software developed by industry leader, Dartfish, to make assessments of your running style.