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Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Physicians Named Team Doctors for the Chicago Fire

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush sports medicine physicians Dr. Joshua Blomgren and Dr. Brian Forsythe have been designated team physicians for the Chicago Fire Soccer Club.

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Dr. Brian Forsythe Explains NBA Star Stephen Curry's MCL Injury

Dr. Brian Forsythe, sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and team physician for the Chicago Bulls, commented on Stephen Curry's recent medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury.

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Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Has Expanded into Northwest Indiana

The orthopedic specialists at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR), ranked the nation's No. 6 orthopedic program by U.S.News & World Report, have expanded into Northwest Indiana.

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Shoulder Pain: Solutions for Active Adults. Complimentary Golf Seminars Open to the Public

The seminars are the first of a series of events to kick off Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush's (MOR) new clinic in Northwest Indiana.

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Packers' Jordy Nelson Appeared to Sustain a Non-contact ACL Injury

Millions watched as Green Bay Packers receiver Jordy Nelson sustained a knee injury in this weekend's game against the Steelers.

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Escalating Epidemic of Shoulder Overuse Syndrome in Young Athletes

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush sports medicine physicians discuss the escalating epidemic of shoulder overuse syndrome in young athletes; especially in overhead sports such as baseball, softball, tennis, swimming, gymnastics and volleyball.

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Dr. Forsythe Treats MLB Prospect and Raises Awareness of Shoulder Overuse Injuries

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush sports medicine physicians discuss the escalating epidemic of shoulder overuse syndrome in young athletes; especially in overhead sports such as baseball, softball, tennis, swimming, gymnastics and volleyball.

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Dr. Brian Forsythe Talks Jimmy Butler, Kevin Durant on BullsTV

Last week, BullsTV featured sports medicine and Chicago Bulls' team physician, Dr. Brian Forsythe. Host Steve Kashul and Dr. Forsythe discussed the recent injuries to both the Bulls' Jimmy Butler, and Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant.

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Hinsdale Orthopedic Surgeon is Doctor to the Pros

Dr. Brian Forsythe of Hinsdale has been named the Official Team Physician for the Chicago Blitz indoor football club. Dr. Forsythe is a board certified sports medicine, shoulder, knee and elbow orthopedic surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and is perfectly suited to take care of any injuries that might occur on or off the field.

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MOR Physicians Keeping the Chicago White Sox Healthy During Spring Training

The Midwest Orthopedics at Rush sports medicine team is enjoying the tough job of caring for the Chicago White Sox during their Arizona spring training in the brutal 60 and 70 degree weather. All signs point to a healthy and successful 2015 spring training and regular season!

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Dr. Brian Forsythe Joins the Chicago Blitz as Team Physician

Dr. Brian Forsythe of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush has been named team physician for the Chicago Blitz indoor professional football team.

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Crystal Lake Pitcher Throwing Again after Shoulder Surgery by Dr. Forsythe

For Josh Smith of Crystal Lake South High School, getting back to pitching after a labral tear sustained in a football game, was hard work that paid off.

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Dr. Forsythe Discusses ACL Injuries in Skiers and Offers Tips for Injury Prevention

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush's Dr. Brian Forsythe and his ACL patient were featured on WGN-TV's "Medical Watch" in a story about ACL injuries in skiers. Besides commenting on the increase in ACL injuries at MOR in the past five years, Dr. Forsythe gave advice and tips for preventing ACL injuries.

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Learn from the Olympics: Stay Safe on the Slopes This Ski Season

US World Champion ski jumper Sarah Hendrickson will compete in the Olympics in Sochi, Russia just five months out of ACL surgery.

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Dr. Forsythe's Tips for What Skiers Can Do to Help Prevent ACL Injuries

Despite the hopes of many Americans, Lindsey Vonn announced that she would not be participating in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Arguably the best downhill skier in the world, Lindsey partially tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) a second time while training in Copper, Colorado, on November 18, 2013.

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USA Today, Lindsey Vonn: Dr. Forsythe Comments on Athletes with ACL Injuries

As Americans look forward to watching their favorite Olympians compete this winter, Dr. Brian Forsythe, sports medicine physician and surgeon, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, comments on Lindsey Vonn's recent reinjury of her ACL in this USA Today story.

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Dr. Forsythe Performs Rotator Cuff Surgery on University of Illinois' Hockey Team Captain

Dr. Brian Forsythe recently helped the University of Illinois hockey team captain and key player relieve his shoulder pain by performing successful rotator cuff surgery.

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Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush 1st Annual Sports Medicine Summit a Big Success

Nearly 120 coaches, physical therapists, athletic trainers, community leaders, parents and young athletes attended the first ever Youth Injury Prevention and Treatment Sports Summit at Cellular Field.

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Dr. Forsythe Discusses Youth Baseball Players Adhering to Best Practices

Dr. Brian Forsythe, team physician for the Chicago White Sox and sports medicine physician at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, joins Terrance Sgroi, physical therapist and co-head of the Accelerated Rehabilitation Overhead Throwing Program in an interview with WSCR-AM "The Score" radio.

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Seminar on Solutions for Shoulder and Hip Pain: Your Questions Answered

Dr. Brian Forsythe and Dr. Shane Nho, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush sports medicine physicians, along with Athletico physical therapists, will be discussing effective solutions for golfers that will make a difference in your game during the SOLUTIONS FOR SHOULDER & HIP PAIN: Your Questions Answered seminars, hosted by the Chicago Golf District Association (CDGA) on October 10 and October 27.

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