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Dr. Michael Chin proudly announces, The Running Institute has opened its 2nd location in Hinsdale, Illinois. We are located within the SMaRT Institute at 12 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 300. Appointments are available by calling 866-696-7988, Option 1. Looking forward to taking care of your foot and ankle needs.

The data doesn’t lie! We are at The Running Institute, have seen it increase in Pickleball injuries! if you have a foot or ankle injury, seek a podiatrist to help you get back out onto the court! AAPSM "Your Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Specialists"

How pickleball is impacting the health care system A spike in injuries from pickleball's surge in popularity is driving up medical costs, possibly to the tune of a half billion dollars, according to a new report.Why it matters: Pickleball is the …

Did Under Armor do a good deed or is it a marketing grab???

14-year-old boy who is 6ft 10 needs specially designed shoes after feet grew to size 23 An American teenager who has size 23 feet has been suffering with pain, blisters, and ingrown toenails as he can't find any shoes in his massive size... until now.Eric Kilburn Jr is only 14 years old …

Look what the Brooks leprechaun brought in today!

The Fosbury Flop single handedly changed the High Jump! Rest in peace Dick Fosbury.

Dick Fosbury, who revolutionized high jump and was 1968 Summer Olympics champion, dies at 76 | CNN Dick Fosbury, legendary Olympic gold high jumper who revolutionized the track and field event, died Sunday of lymphoma, according to his publicist Ray Schulte. Fosbury was 76.

Dr. Michael Chin was at the Midwest Podiatry Conference this weekend! Had to stop by some of the vendors we have at TRI. Sorry Steve we didn’t get a photo op. But here is Perry from and Pete and Levi from

Thank you Biotissue for hosting this event! Look forward to the discussion of Amniotic and Umbilical Cord Biologics in the Sports Medicine arena.

https://flip.it/lRfJTK Should sub-four be no more? - Canadian Running Magazine

Should sub-four be no more? - Canadian Running Magazine Over the weekend at Boston University’s David Hemery Valentine Invitational, 52 runners went sub-four in the men’s mile, including five Canadians: Cameron Proceviat, Matthew Beaudet, Charlie Dannatt, …

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James Harden, stop by The Running Institute when you’re in Chicago to have those feet of your checked out! James Harden AAPSM "Your Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Specialists"

Social Media Is In Shock After Photo Of James Harden’s Hideous Feet Goes Viral During Interview With Rachel Nichols (PIC + TWEET) NBA fans are probably wishing James Harden grew beard on his feet too, given the reactions stemming from a photo of the player’s lower extremities going viral this week.The Philadelphia 76ers point guard was photographed having a conversation with Rachel Nichols in the locker room while barefoot. ...

What an incredible feat! What goals will you set for 2023????

https://flip.it/6_Jvvv UK man runs a marathon every day of 2022 to hit charity goal

UK man runs a marathon every day of 2022 to hit charity goal Gary McKee completed 365 marathons and wore out 22 pairs of running shoes in 2022.

Challenge your body with walking backwards! Read the article and give us your feedback!

It Sounds Crazy, But Walking Backwards Is Really, Really Good For You Walking doesn't require any special equipment or gym memberships, and best of all, it's completely free.

Phil Knight and the Champs! One cool guy with a bunch of ballers!!! Way to go Boilers!

Incredible story of being in the right place at the right time!

Two runners had cardiac arrests. A cardiologist was racing behind them. — The Washington Post A cardiologist at the race performed CPR on both runners. The incidents offer lessons and reminders to runners of all abilities.

Thanks PM News for posting this about the 2022 Chicago Marathon! What a great group of volunteers all around!!

Good morning, Chicago!!! Good luck to all of you running today!!!

Columbus & Monroe. Your start line.

Testimonial: Two-time Olympic medalist Galen Rupp relies on ESWT and EMTT
Monday, 03 October 2022

Galen Rupp is one of the greatest American long-distance runners of all time. He competed in the Summer Olympics in 2008 in Beijing, 2012 in London (silver medal in the men's 10,000 meters), 2016 in Rio de Janeiro (bronze medal in the men's marathon), and 2021 in Tokyo. He won the 2017 Chicago Marathon and placed second in the 2017 Boston Marathon and the 2021 Chicago Marathon. He firmly believes that Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) and Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT) have contributed significantly to his success and achievements.

»In 2006, I was treated with focused shock waves (F-SW) for the first time. As a result, my Achilles peritendinitis disappeared after only two treatments within two weeks. The second time I was treated was in 2009 during the World Track & Field Championships in Berlin, Germany, after I strained my adductor. The radial shock wave treatment (R-SW) worked so well that our rehab team ordered a STORZ MEDICAL device immediately afterwards.

In 2017, I developed plantar fasciitis and was treated with F-SW. That allowed me to keep training and get 2nd in the Boston Marathon and win the Chicago Marathon. In 2018, I ran my fastest marathon and won in Prague. Throughout that year, R-SW was used to treat an insertional tendinopathy of the Achilles tendon (Haglund's syndrome) and peroneal tears. I ran another 2:06 marathon in Chicago in 2018 and then had surgery for both the Achilles and peroneal tendons. After the surgery I was treated with F-SW and got back running in about 12 weeks. Since 2019 we have been using a portable shock wave device throughout my training and I was able to win the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials.

In 2021, I placed 8th in the delayed 2020 Olympics and then ran a 2:06:38 marathon to place second in the Chicago marathon nine weeks later. That year, I developed severe pain in the lower back and was treated not only with F-SW and RSW, but also with a new technology called Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT). After one treatment session, I had the best run I could remember in a long time. I noticed an immediate improvement in my symptoms and EMTT allowed me to keep training hard and prepare for a marathon. It felt like a game changer. It continues to play a major role in managing pain and recovering as I get ready to run the New York Marathon.

I find that both F-SW and R-SW are invaluable to my career. They have contributed significantly to my success and achievements. The devices from STORZ MEDICAL have been crucial to maintaining my health during gruelling training programs and allowed me to get to the starting line healthy and strong. I will continue to use this evidence-based technology for the rest of my career and highly recommend it to other athletes! I love the fact that both ESWT and EMTT are non-invasive treatments with scientific backing that just plain work.«


At TRI we offer all three technologies that Galen used to treat the various ailments. If you are in need of assistance, please call 312-977-1179 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Michael Chin.

Now that’s faaaaassssst!

The GOAT Does It Again! Eliud Kipchoge Obliterates His Own World Record in Berlin The Kenyan marathon legend ran an astonishing 4:37 mile pace to break his own record by 30 seconds.

MLS Class 4 Laser instrumental in healing this nasty abrasion after a fall! Not only does the laser work for pain, but heals wounds like a champ!

Dean Karnazes is one tough dude! We hope that you are recovering well and are back out on the trail very soon! Dean Karnazes AAPSM "Your Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Specialists"NBC SportsAmerican Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)

'Ultramarathon man' Dean Karnazes attacked by coyote during 150-mile race - Canadian Running Magazine Acclaimed ultrarunner and author Dean Karnazes, 59, can boast some of the wildest accomplishments in endurance sports, but a coyote attack mid-race was a first for him.The California-based athlete has …

“When she applied to run in the Boston Marathon in 1966 they rejected her saying: “Women are not physiologically able to run a marathon, and we can’t take the liability.”

Then exactly 50 years ago today, on the day of the marathon, Bobbi Gibb hid in the bushes and waited for the race to begin. When about half of the runners had gone past she jumped in.

She wore her brother’s Bermuda shorts, a pair of boy’s sneakers, a bathing suit, and a sweatshirt. As she took off into the swarm of runners, Gibb started to feel overheated, but she didn’t remove her hoodie. “I knew if they saw me, they were going to try to stop me,” she said. “I even thought I might be arrested.”

It didn’t take long for male runners in Gibb’s vicinity to realize that she was not another man. Gibb expected them to shoulder her off the road, or call out to the police. Instead, the other runners told her that if anyone tried to interfere with her race, they would put a stop to it. Finally feeling secure and assured, Gibb took off her sweatshirt.

As soon as it became clear that there was a woman running in the marathon, the crowd erupted—not with anger or righteousness, but with pure joy, she recalled. Men cheered. Women cried.

By the time she reached Wellesley College, the news of her run had spread, and the female students were waiting for her, jumping and screaming. The governor of Massachusetts met her at the finish line and shook her hand. The first woman to ever run the marathon had finished in the top third.”

Thank you to the CEM team for giving me an opportunity to provide insights to the running community! Thanks to Holly Petrovich and Mike Nishi for setting this up! I appreciate our collaborative efforts and look forward to a happy and healthy season of running! AAPSM "Your Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Specialists" American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)

Transition into training with The Running Institute - Chicago Event Management Spring has sprung and as we prepare for a normal season of racing and running outdoors more often, Dr. Michael...

I’m impressed with these companies trying to take lead with the environmental issues we face! What are your thoughts? Has anyone tried these products?

8 Running Brands that Actually Give a Damn About the Planet When it's time for new gear, consider some of these more-sustainable options.Running shoes and athletic apparel have not traditionally been the most earth-friendly products. Due to petrochemicals …

We’re thrilled to announce that we have some limited free tickets to attend in Chicago, June 4-5. Labelled as the ‘Comic Con for runners’ it’s a utopia for runners providing all the inspiration, kit, tech, nutrition and advice needed to achieve your goals⁠, with some incredible speakers including Carl Lewis, Dean Karnazes and Sally McRae the show is not to be missed. Find out more and grab your ticket at www.runshowusa.com/chicago – use code INSTITUTE

It’s been three years since the Boston Marathon took place on Patriot’s Day! Welcome back home Boston Marathon and good luck to those of our patients making their way to the start line this morning!
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https://flip.it/w6ntM0 Jackson State coach Deion Sanders opens up about toe amputations: What we know

Jackson State coach Deion Sanders opens up about toe amputations: What we know Deion Sanders had two toes amputated during his nearly month-long hospital stay last fall, and the latest episode of his Barstool Sports documentary "Coach Prime" will show exactly what happened to the Jackson State football coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer.“Just because I had a gift at one po...