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Starting December 2010, The Sports Doctor will appear in the TribLocal online, regular features in SPORTS.
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Complimentary Approach Grows, But Some Challenges Remain according to The Sports Doctor as featured in Lower Extremity Review. Read the full story.

Lower Extremity Review can be both proud and excited about its 10th anniversary and its participation in all aspects of sports medicine and podiatry, rehab, fitness, and wellness. As for what the next decade holds, I predict implementing the input and expertise from all the medical specialties, along with educators, trainers, and therapists of all backgrounds, will continue to grow. The integration of concepts from both western and Eastern medicine for a truly holistic approach and the burgeoning attention to mind-body awareness will continue to flourish. Non-physician disciplines such as physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, meditation, and nutrition will all play larger roles as we seek to improve the health and performance of not just athletes but everyone—young children through older adults. Indeed, there is much to be done: We need all the help we can get!...


Congratulations Dr. Bob on your induction into this prestigious group - Class of 2019 National FitnessHall of Fame! Read the full story.

NFHOF Class of 2019 Inductees


Unique orthotic strategies for low-volume footware. according to The Sports Doctor as featured in Lower Extremity Review. Read the full story.

The low-volume shoes worn by cyclists, figure skaters, and others can make orthotic management of these patients challenging. So, lower extremity practitioners have had to develop creative strategies for achieving the desired biomechanical effects while working within a limited space.
By Jill R. Dorson

LER May 2017 Low Volume Shoe Orthotics

 

Starting September 22, 2010, The Sports Doctor monthly articles will appear in the Naperville Sun and Aurora Beacon in the Lifestyles-Mind & Body section.  Click the links below to read the articles.

You can also read Doctor Weil in TribLocal on line...read more.
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May 25, 2012 - Football Unsafe at ANY age

February 13, 2012 - Ankle Braces - Pros and Cons

September 11, 2011 - Bigger, Faster, Stronger -- Be a Better Athlete

August 16, 2011 - The Hoopla Over Barefoot Running

June 13, 2011 - Young athletes in one sport or many - good question

Read KIRK MANGO'S BLOG-"The Athlete's Sports Experience: Making a Difference"


Ladies & Interested Gentlemen, Here's one of my most popular articles, "Surviving High Heels - Accepting The Challenge." "This is a big topic for podiatry." according to The Sports Doctor. Read the full story.

stripe high heel shoe


"The Sports Doctor Is In" and featured in New Living
discussing "Runners, Shoes and Staying Injury Free". This is an
important topic for runners,"says Dr. Bob. Click here to read the full story.

New Living Nov Dec 2013 Cover

 


Doctor Weil featured in Lower Extremity Review...read more.
Lower Extremity Review July 2012 Cover

July 2012 - Pediatric obesity weights on bones, joints by Christina Hall Nettles

Lower Extremity Review - November 2011 cover
November 2011 - Bracing and Rotation, Part 2: ACL Injuries -
by Gary Groner

Doctor Weil featured in Glancer Magazine...read more.
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January 2011 - Caring & Sharing - Meet Dr. Robert Weil by Hilary Decent

Doctor Weil featured in Podiatry Management...read more.
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June/July 2013 - Childhood Obesity and Podiatry by Dr. Robert Weil

September 2010 - Hitting the Airwaves - This podiatrist uses his own radio show to promote podiatry and his practice by Laura Gater

June/July, 2010 - Figure Skating, Olympic Gold, and Podiatry
by Dr. Robert Weil


Doctor Weil featured in Chicago Tribune article...read more.
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May 27, 2010 - When Pussycat Doll skates to victory, Naperville fans mourn
by Mary Rakoczy

May 5, 2010 - Doctor offers right prescription for sports talk radio
by Paul LaTour, Special to the Tribune
photo by Mike Burley

Doctor Weil featured in Naperville Sun articles...read more.
Naperville Sun logo November 18, 2010 - Naperville volunteers honored at Thanks for Giving
March 23, 2010 - "Lysacek scores well in first appearance" by Wendy Fox Weber
February 14, 2010 - "Naperville skater ready to hit the Olympic ice" by Paul LaTour for Sun-Times Media

Doctor Weil featured in Naperville Sun Viewpoint article...read more.
Naperville Sun logo August 24, 2010 - "Let's get those kids walking" by Dr. Robert Weil

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Aurora Beacon
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December 12, 2013 - Q&A: Naperville's 'Sports Doctor' discusses Evan Lysacek's injury

November 18, 2013 - The Sports Doctor: On way to healthylife.net

August 20, 2013 - Watch out for overuse injuries with fall sports

May 14, 2013 - Be careful when starting sports again for the summer

February 18, 2013 - "The Sports Doctor: Lysacek plans to defend gold medal"

October 16, 2012 - "Parents, here's how to raise an elite athlete"

September 19, 2012 - "Football Unsafe at Any Age"

July 18, 2012 - "Pull Your Own Weight concept taking off"

May 16, 2012 - "Celebrating 5 Years of Writing this Column"

March 20, 2012 - "Fat Boy Chronicles" author talks obesity and bullying

February 13, 2012 - Overuse Injuries, All that Changes are the Uniforms

November 16, 2011 - 20 Years of Sports Doctor on the Radio

September 20, 2011 - The Sports Doctor: Podcast highlights program fighting obesity

August 17, 2011 - Use rocker bootom shoes sparingly

June 14, 2011 - Orthotics can play significant role in Athletics

March 15, 2011 - An art to sports medicine

February 16, 2011 - 'Intelligent rest' important for young athletes

January 19, 2011 - Regimen may have powerful impact on kids health

December 15, 2010 - Tips for bringing up kids in a 'sports culture'

November 10, 2010 - The Sports Doctor talks about acupuncture

October 20, 2010 - Our feet are foundation to athletic success

September 22, 2010 - Back to school, back to action: Play safe

August 11, 2010 - Which sports have the best athletes? You decide

June 17, 2010 - Overuse Problems Persist

May 11, 2010 - "Celebrating three years of The Sports Doctor"

April 21, 2010 - "Team concept new to sports medicine"

March 5, 2010 - "Celebrating Evan Lysacek's golden moment"

February 5, 2010 - "Here are some remedies for common foot problems"

January 12, 2010 - "Girls' knee problems are often foot related"

December 8, 2009 - "Rest remains crucial to athletic development"

November 10, 2009 - "Common place shin pain is treatable"

October 13, 2009 - "Strengthen your game from the ground up"

September 8, 2009 - "Orthotics can help athletes"

August 11, 2009 - "Intelligent rest should be a part of the equation"

July 22, 2009 - "Briefs:  The Sports Doctor is on the air"

July 9, 2009 - "There is an 'art' to sports medicine"

June 2, 2009 - "Sometimes, your body could use a little break"

May 11, 2009 - "Ease your way into warm-weather exercise" and "Dr. Weil makes the jump to cyberspace"

April 7, 2009 - "Acute or chronic:  Two types of injuries"

March 4, 2009 - "Knowledge can bring foot problems to heel"

January 12, 2009 - "In sports it all starts with the feet"

December 23, 2008 - "In one sport or many, balance conditioning"

September 2, 2008 - "Olympians have plenty of support - including from their feet"

July 29, 2008 - "Let's get kids walking toward healthy habits"

June 24, 2008 - "Even Tigers can let poor judgment get the best of them"

May 20, 2008 - "Pain in the knees?  Orthotics can help"

April 15, 2008 - "How much activity is too much?  That is the question"

March 18, 2008 - "Innovator built for Hall of Fame"

February 12, 2008 - "Build support around high-performance youngsters"

January 15, 2008 - "Link of Sports and drugs runs deep"

November 13, 2007 - "There's no 'I' in today's sports medicine teams"

September 25, 2007 - "Shin splints is a problem that can be treated and prevented"

August 7, 2007 - "Step up your foot exercises"

July 10 ,2007 - "Playing with pain hurts in long run"

June 12, 2007 - "Orthotics could be the right fit for you"

May 15, 2007 - "Sports injuries:  acute vs. chronic"

April 3, 2007 - "The Sports Doctor is in (The Sun)"

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