The Kishwaukee Family YMCA and Northern Rehab invite the public to join them for their monthly collaborative Lunch & Learn Education Series on Wednesday, March 15 from 11:30am – 12:30 pm held at the Kishwaukee Family YMCA in Sycamore. This event is free and open to the public and lunch will be provided. March’s Lunch & Learn topic is “Safe … Read More
Northern Rehab is now accepting applications for our annual Rochelle Township High School Health & Wellness Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a Rochelle Township High School Senior that has participated in a sport or extracurricular activity in high school and will pursue a career in healthcare. Applications are now available at the High School Counselors Office; completed applications are … Read More
Northern Rehab is now accepting applications for our annual Genoa-Kingston High School Health & Wellness Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to Genoa-Kingston High School Seniors that have participated in a sport or extracurricular activity in high school and will pursue a career in healthcare. Applications are now available at the High School Counselors Office; completed applications are to be submitted … Read More
Physical therapists are highly trained health care professionals and experts in human movement who are trained to evaluate and treat musculoskeletal conditions. They are extensively qualified in prescribing and progressing exercise to help people move and feel better. Because everyone can benefit from exercise, physical therapists can help people of all ages through their entire lives. Physical Therapy for Children … Read More
Physical therapists are well known for working with muscles – such as the hamstrings, biceps, or muscles of the back. Most people are surprised to learn that physical therapists also work on muscles inside the pelvis. While the pelvic muscles don’t get as much attention as the biceps or hamstrings, they can still cause problems that need treatment. Here are … Read More
Northern Rehab is pleased to announce Nick Pedraza, PT, DPT, has joined the practice as a Physical Therapist. Pedraza’s clinical experience is in outpatient orthopedics with interest in working with patients with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions such as neck/back pain, sports injuries, and rehab following surgical procedures such as total knee and hip replacements. Nick joins Northern Rehab as … Read More
Northern Rehab is pleased to announce Marshall Basler, ATC, has joined the Northern Rehab team as an Athletic Trainer working in their Rochelle clinic, and he is also the athletic trainer at Rochelle Township High School. In 2017, Marshall received his Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from Aurora University and passed the athletic training board certification exam. Marshall’s clinical experience … Read More
Arthritis is a chronic condition that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joints. The hips, knees, hands, and spine are the most commonly affected joints. Arthritis is not a single disease but an umbrella term that includes a variety of different types including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Osteoarthritis is the most common and is … Read More
We’re excited to share Physical Therapist Melissa Rhoades Beck is celebrating her 20-year anniversary at Northern Rehab! Melissa joined Northern Rehab in 2002 as a physical therapy technician while working toward her Master’s degree at Northern Illinois University. In 2006, she graduated from NIU with her Masters in Physical Therapy and transitioned to working at Northern Rehab as a physical … Read More
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can cause a wide range of issues throughout the body. It’s usually diagnosed between the ages of 30 and 50, and 80% to 90% of the people affected are women. One of the most common and debilitating symptoms is burning pain. Other common symptoms include fatigue, memory problems, sleep disturbances, depression, and anxiety. The … Read More