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Why Having Strong Glutes Is Essential for Health and Functionality The gluteal muscles – gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus – are more than just the body’s largest muscles; they’re fundamental to movement, balance, and injury prevention. Let’s delve deeper into why building and maintaining strong glutes, or a strong booty, …

What is Posture and Why is it Important? Posture refers to the position in which you hold your body while standing, sitting, or lying down. Good posture aligns your bones, muscles, and ligaments properly, reducing strain on your body. It allows your muscles to work efficiently, preventing fatigue and discomfort. …

Physical therapy can help with a multitude of health issues including knee pain, neck pain, and back issues among other injuries. How do you know what physical therapist to work with? It is important to find the best McHenry physical therapist near you and understand the process in order to …

Healthy aging is a continuous process of optimizing opportunities to maintain and improve physical and mental health, independence, and quality of life throughout the course of life. Promoting health and preventing disease across the lifespan is the key to staying healthy as we age. One common myth about healthy aging is …

McHenry Physical Therapy Treatment for Arthritis Pain May is national arthritis month. Arthritis may seem relatively benign, everyone knows someone who has arthritis, but here are some numbers that help put the problem of arthritis into perspective:  • Arthritis is the leading cause of disability.  • Arthritis affects 1 in 5 …

McHenry Concussion Management and Recovery A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when the brain is abruptly jolted or shaken. This can happen due to a blow to the head, a fall, or a sudden stop in a car accident. Concussions can range in severity …

What is a Hamstring Strain? A hamstring strain is a common pain that strikes many athletes. At the back of your thigh, there are three muscles that run along from your buttock to the back of your knees. A hamstring strain is the injury or tear of one or more …

Know your rights as a patient! Did you know, you can choose any physical therapist office for treatment!  If a doctor prescribes physical therapy for a patient they may refer you internally to an affiliated clinic. Many times in larger systems, they will even directly call you to set your …