Sports Medicine

From athletic training to injury prevention and treatment, sports medicine is what helps athletes of all ages stay on top of their game. Proper orthopedic care can help prevent common overuse injuries and teach athletes to give their health and wellness the same attention that they give their sport. Learn more about sports injuries and how IBJI treats them every day.

DES PLAINES, Ill., January 6, 2020 — Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI), one of the largest independent, physician-owned orthopedic practices …

Hockey season is in full swing and whether you’re a professional player, high school player, or a parent that has a child just starting their hockey j …

As the official medical partner of the Chicago Red Stars for the last five seasons, IBJI has become more than just a supporter–we have developed a ver …

IBJI held its annual Sports Medicine Symposium on Saturday, November 2, 2019. For the second year in a row, the event sold out, with an attendance of …

Injuries can happen at anytime, during practice, your big game and even off the field. Worried about your sprain affecting your sporting career? No ne …

This time of the year not only brings back the start of the school year, but it also brings a variety of school activities and sports back to your hig …

With school underway and the fall sporting season back in action, athletes of all levels are gearing up and heading out on the field, court, and ice. …

Baseball injuries can dampen your season. Learn about common injuries and how you can help to prevent them in a Q&A with Schaumburg Boomers Head A …

Baseball, hot dogs and a great summer day. What could be better? Attending a baseball game is a favorite activity for many Chicagoans. Fans enjoy chee …

Despite the advancements in our understanding of the role strength training plays in the development and performance of endurance athletes, there are …

The Best Concussion Treatment is Brain Safety Our brains are our most valuable resource, and we should take care of them. With all of the news circula …

Method Testing for Endurance Athletes At IBJI, we have an exercise assessment called “Method Testing”  which allows us to determine a unique meta …

By Jeffrey Ackerman, MD We often see many devastating injuries in professional athletes – especially football players; but Zach Miller’s knee dislocat …

By Djuro Petkovic, MD The NFL had some unfortunate news this week when one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, Aaron Rodgers, broke his collarbone an …

The beginning of the school year is an exciting time. There are new classes, visits with friends you’ve not seen all summer, and upcoming sports seaso …

With longer days and plenty of sunshine, most people more actively enjoy the outdoors during the summer months than during any other season. But with …

With the arrival of spring, IBJI’s athletic training staff is gearing up for a busy season. The Chicago Red Stars of the National Women’s Soccer Leagu …

What Parents Should Know about Single-Sport Focus and How it May Impact Your Child As just about any parent today can tell you, the world of youth spo …

Check out this inspirational story about how our very own Dr. Bruce Summerville helped a high school athlete get back to playing the game she loved. C …

A few of our physician’s and therapy staff had a great time at The Rugby Weekend that took place this November! What an awesome experience working wit …

There’s no greater reward for the team at IBJI than to see our patients recover quickly and return to the activities they love. Two of our younger pat …

Mandi Fier Shares Her Journey from a Near Death, Fatal Accident to Living and Loving Life Again Mandi Fier was 23 years old when she and her fiancé we …

Spring is just around the corner and the outdoor soccer season will be in full swing in a few weeks. It is time to dig those soccer cleats out from th …

A recent story in the Chicago Tribune drew attention to a growing body of research suggesting that young soccer players may be at risk for b …

The Chicago Marathon is fast approaching, and while most of us are spectators rather than participants, there’s a lot we can learn from those amazing …

Hamstring strains are one of the most common sports injuries that can affect any athlete, from professional gymnasts to martial arts practitioners. …

If your child is among the 38 million American kids that play at least one sport, then you will know the importance of having a sports physical to ens …

Muscle strains (muscle pull or tear) usually happen when a muscle is stretched beyond its limit, and the muscle tissue becomes torn during an activity …

If you’re an athlete with an injury, you want the best care you can find. If that exceptional care is from a fellow athlete, you’ve found someone who …

Alexander Gordon, MD on 97.9 WLUP – The Loop – discusses ACL injuries and how it may affect an athlete’s ability to move and cut. Learn about the comm …

Specializing in one sport may seem like a good idea to young athletes hoping to reach the top of their game, but it can also lead to injuries that for …

As seen in Chicago Health – Summer/Fall 2013 Edition By specializing in a single sport year-round, young athletes are at risk for injuryBy E …

There have been many studies that indicate that female athletes are more likely to suffer an Anterior Crucial Ligament (ACL) injury than male athletes …

Getting your children involved in sports early is a great way for them to learn leadership and other social skills, as well as learn the value of hard …

Have you ever had pain under your kneecap? Does your knee get sore during long drives or ache when you try to do physical activities? It could be …

Injury is a part of sports. If you play a sport, you stand a chance of becoming injured. Parents accept that if their children are athletic, they may …

If you’re an athlete who takes part in any sport that forces you to regularly bend your knees, you are at risk for runner’s knee. Sports that are …

The US contingent has just returned from the International Triathlon Union World Championships held in Vancouver, British Columbia. Despite very …