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AthletiCo has 47 locations in the Chicagoland area that offer orthopedic rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, sports medicine, massagetherapy, and much more. For more information, please go to www.athletico.com.
Written by: Athletico
Posted: Friday, 20 June 2008
Along with static stretching, which is the process of passively taking a muscle to the point of tension and holding for 20 seconds, there is a less common form of flexibility training called Self Myofascial Release Stretching (SMFR).  SMFR is the process of utilizing bio-foam rollers to improve soft tissue extensibility. 

Written by: Athletico
Posted: Saturday, 03 May 2008
Follow these tips to help you stay healthy while riding.... 
Written by: Athletico
Posted: Friday, 02 May 2008
Overstriding is a common mistake that many recreational runners make.  Overstriding results from the foot landing too far out in front of the runner as they make contact with the ground.  
Written by: Athletico
Posted: Thursday, 01 May 2008
Endurance cyclists and triathletes may think of strength training as bodybuilding, which is associated with gaining unwanted mass. Unfortunately this thinking keeps many endurance athletes from participating in a properly designed strength and conditioning program.

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