In case you missed this article, https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/rams-edwards-allen-bengals-thomas-give-super-bowl-local-feel/, we've got three local athletes competing Sunday for the Super Bowl title. Hope the next time they're back for a visit we'll be able to...
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Hinsdale Orthopaedics, IBJI physicians named to Castle Connolly 2022 Top Doctors list
Congratulations to all my partners named a Castle Connolly 2022 Top Doctor in orthopaedics. It is a noteworthy achievement and acknowledges our innovative and nationally renowned expertise and team approach to providing the highest level of patient care. Click to see...
OTRF CAATE-accredited athletic training residency program accepting applications until March 15
The application period is open for the 2022-2023 CAATE-accredited Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation's (OTRF) clinical athletic training residency program. The 13-month educational program enhances certified athletic trainers'...
Dr. Steven Chudik’s OTRF research for a novel graft in pectoralis major tendon replacement surgery published
For more than 20 years, Dr. Steven Chudik, founder and president of the Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Teaching & Research Foundation (OTRF) has been mentoring medical students from the Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University in honors research....
Order matters when it comes to cardio, strength exercise routines
Regardless if you're moving your workout routines inside or starting a routine for the new year, you may want to change things up to get the most out of your weight training. According to the American Council on Exercise, the order in which you do cardio and strength...
Snowboarding: Growth in Popularity, Injuries
It won't be long before ski resorts and area hills are snow covered and alive with skiers and snowboarders. According to the SnowSports Industries America's 2019-2020 participation study, 25.1 million Americans ages 6 and older participated in winter sports in the...
OTRF glenoid vault research published, presented for American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
The Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Teaching & Research Foundation (OTRF) was honored to have Dr. Philip Ghobrial present a research poster session at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting in July. The presentation,...
OTRF Accepting Applications for 2022-23 Clinical Athletic Training Residency Program
Applications are being accepted for the 2022-2023 CAATE accredited Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation's (OTRF) clinical Athletic Training Residency Program. The 13-month educational residency program enhances the clinical and...
Dr. Chudik considered my well being as well as treating my knee, shoulder
My surgery with Dr. Chudik was for my knee, which had multiple issues. My mind was put at ease with his knowledge of the issues and his explanation of what would happen throughout the surgical process. The surgery and recovery were flawless. I also had an issue with...
New OTRF exercise program helps decrease pain, maximize function for individuals with arthritis or a joint replacement
Arthritis affects more than 52 million people of which nearly a half have activity limitations according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you suffer from shoulder, hip or knee arthritis, or had a joint replacement, then you will want to download...