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Understanding Motor Control and Motor Learning for Physical Therapy

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | June 13, 2019

Motor Control in Physical Therapy: Why It Matters More Than Strength or Flexibility Alone Local, Evidence-Informed Physical Therapy in Andersonville, Chicago At Ravenswood Chiropractic & Wellness Center, located in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago, our care model is built around one core idea: Pain is often not just a strength or flexibility problem, it may also be a control problem. Motor control dysfunction is one of the three primary contributors to pain and movement limitations,…
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Post-Surgical Rehab: Get Back on Your Feet Faster

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | June 12, 2019

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation in Andersonville, Chicago Physical Therapy, Class IV Laser Therapy & Shockwave for Smarter Recovery Recovering from surgery is a big deal and for most people, it’s not just about healing… it’s about getting your life back. At Ravenswood Chiropractic & Wellness Center, right here on Ravenswood Avenue in Andersonville, we work with patients every day who are trying to bridge that gap between “the surgery is done” and “I feel like myself again.”…
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Physical Therapy for Sports Injuries in Chicago | Ravenswood Chiropractic

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | June 11, 2019

Physical Therapy for Sports Injuries in Andersonville, Chicago Why Early Treatment Matters Sports injuries have a way of sneaking up on you. Sometimes it’s obvious, like a rolled ankle, a pulled hamstring, or a sharp pain mid-workout. Often, it builds slowly, like a shoulder that feels “off,” a knee that tightens after a run, or a back that no longer feels right. In fact, one of the most common things we hear at Ravenswood Chiropractic…
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Postpartum Recovery for Diastasis Recti

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | June 4, 2019

The Importance of Post-Partum Recovery to Get You Back on Your Feet Congratulations on the new addition to your family! We know that you are going over everything you need to do to care for your baby including reviewing all of those books you bought or classes you took. But we can’t stress enough how important it for guided postpartum recovery, especially for conditions such as diastasis recti. Remember that your body just went through…
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Core Strength Benefits

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | May 28, 2019

Core Strength Benefits: Why It’s the Foundation of Pain-Free Movement If you’ve ever been told to “strengthen your core,” you’re not alone, it’s a common issue and a common recommendation. But here’s the problem: most people don’t actually know what that means or, more importantly, why it matters for pain, injury recovery, and long-term health. At Ravenswood Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Andersonville, Chicago, we emphasize the importance of core strength in every physical therapy…
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