Education Corner
Parkinson’s 101: Part 1
I’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. What does that mean? Parkinson’s Disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder that affects the central nervous system. We currently do not know the exact cause of Parkinson’s Disease, but we do know that it results in a loss of dopamine producing cells in an area of the brain known…
Perspectives
Your Medical Diagnosis and Your Movement System Diagnosis
Healthcare professionals have acquired their professional identity through specialization in one of the body’s systems, i.e. orthopedists specialize in the musculoskeletal system, cardiologists in the cardiovascular system, and neurologists in the nervous system. As Physical Therapists at Performance in Motion, we are continually working to become experts in the Movement System. As discussed in a…
Education Corner
Vestibular Dysfunction
Have you ever been dizzy? Odds are you have at some point in your life. But what does the word “dizzy” truly entail? And what causes dizziness? For most people, the sensation of dizziness is due to dysfunction of the vestibular system, a tiny, sensory organ located in the inner ear (see image below). It…
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It’s Finally Here! いよいよやってきました！
Japan Mentorship Experience applications available Saturday, February 16 at 8AM (Japan Standard Time) Fall 2019: October 21-25, 2019 Spring 2020: April 20-24, 2020 For the past eight years, Performance in Motion (PIM) has been thrilled to offer a variety of educational seminars for numerous talented rehabilitation and performance training professionals throughout Japan. Team PIM is so…
Perspectives
Physical Therapists are Lifespan Practitioners
Movement is key to a healthy life. More specifically, high quality movement is necessary to reach our full capabilities. As Physical Therapists, we are experts in the human movement system and we have the skills required to evaluate and diagnose movement system dysfunction and to help our athletes optimize their movement. Moving at our best allows us to…
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Sharing in the Journey
Education is all a matter of building bridges. – Ralph Ellison Formal clinical education is a crucial part of every Physical Therapist’s professional journey. Since October of 2018, Performance in Motion (PIM) has enjoyed being a part of Gavin Weir’s journey toward earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree this coming May. Coming…
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Jyron joins Team PIM!!!
Team PIM is thrilled to welcome Jyron Aparri PT, DPT, ATC as a member of our growing staff. We feel so fortunate to have recruited him away from Milwaukee, WI, where he’s been for the past 7+ years, and relocating him back to his home state of Illinois. Originally from Woodstock, IL, Jyron is a…
In the Community
Join us in supporting the Roberto Clemente Girls Basketball team!
At Performance in Motion (PIM) we believe in the power of Sport and being a contributing member of our local Chicago community. This is why we are very excited to be a part of a special initiative that combines BOTH! This 2017-2018 season, PIM has committed to supporting the Roberto Clemente High School’s Girls…
Athlete Spotlight
PIM Athlete Updates!
Yuki Nagasato Yuki made her debut on the Chicago Red Stars active roster after rehabilitating from an injury at a home match on Aug 12 and is already making an impact on the team. The Red Stars are on a two match winning streak with Yuki scoring the tying goal and winning assist in their last…