ARTICLES
Avoid Backyard Football Injuries this Thanksgiving
It’s that time of year again: the weather has cooled down, family and old friends are back in town, and teams have been picked for the annual family Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl.
What to Expect After ACL Surgery
The period following any surgery is physically and emotionally daunting. We’ve worked with hundreds of ACL surgery patients, helping them through everything from pre-surgery jitters to post-surgery recovery. After ACL surgery, the questions we get most often are “When can I go back to work?” or “When can I play my sport again?” And unfortunately, the answer is: it depends.
5 Stretches to Get You Through the Back-to-School Stress
Whether you’re a teacher with a five-minute break during your planning period, a parent waking up before packing your child’s lunch, or a student worried about an upcoming test, taking a minute or two to do a couple of stretches throughout the day relaxes your muscles and sends positive signals to your brain.
Workplace Ergonomics: How to Prevent Injuries and Work Comfortably at Your Desk
After a long day of work sitting behind a computer, there is nothing better than a long walk to stretch out those legs. While falls and lacerations attract attention regarding workplace injuries, long-term poor posture and computer use frequently lead to just as many disruptive injuries.
5 Common Ski and Snowboard Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Any mountain sport will always have an inherent risk, but prevention efforts limit the potential for serious skiing and snowboarding injuries. Here are a couple of the most common winter sports injuries and what steps you can take to prevent them from causing long-term consequences.
Avoid Pain During Holiday Travel
Whether you’re traveling by car, train, or plane this holiday season, long trips are often a recipe for all kinds of body aches and pains. Here are 5 of our doctors’ favorite tips to prevent painful discomfort while traveling.
How to Take Care of Yourself During and After a Marathon
You’ve already put yourself through months and miles of training; an injury during or after your run is the last thing you want. The team at CORE Orthopedics put together a few of tips to help you avoid injuries during and after a marathon.
How to Avoid Common Cycling Injuries
Don’t let common cycling injuries keep your feet off the pedals. Our guide on how to avoid bicycle injuries helps identify what those injuries look like, how to prevent them, and when best to reach out to a doctor.
How to Prevent Common Tennis Injuries
Whether you’re an elite tennis player like Serena Williams or Rafael Nadal, or just someone who loves a game on the weekend, tennis injuries happen at any time.
Do I Need a Referral to See an Orthopedic Surgeon?
There are many reasons you might find yourself in the waiting room of an orthopedic surgeon, but the one question we receive frequently at CORE Orthopedics is about referrals.
Location Information
Surgical Affiliations
Geneva Surgical Suites
119 Elizabeth Ln., Genoa City, WI 53128
Phone: 262-295-1213
Ascension Alexian Brothers
800 Biesterfield Rd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Phone: 847-437-5500
St. Alexius Medical Center
1555 Barrington Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Phone: 847-843-2000
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
450 West Highway 22
Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: 847-381-0123