Articles by "Dr. Joshua Alpert"

Dr. Joshua Alpert
Dr. Joshua Alpert
Dr. Joshua Alpert

Dr. Joshua Alpert is an orthopedic surgeon on staff at Elgin-based Advocate Sherman Hospital who is trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy. He is a physician with Midwest Bone & Joint Institute, which has served the Chicago area for over 30 years.

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Preventing slip-and-fall accidents this winter 
Preventing slip-and-fall accidents this winter
As the weather changes, here’s how to prevent injuries from falls this season.
What you need to know about concussions  Featured
What you need to know about concussions
A physician shares the signs of traumatic brain injuries all parents and kids should know.
The painful facts about pulled hamstrings 
The painful facts about pulled hamstrings
Learn how to treat this nagging injury, which can impact pros and amateurs alike.
The importance of recovery time for athletes 
The importance of recovery time for athletes
An expert orthopedic surgeon provides tips on how to bounce back after working out and playing sports.
An expert’s take on Derrick Rose’s meniscus tear 
An expert’s take on Derrick Rose’s meniscus tear
Here’s what you need to know about this painful injury.
How to prevent overuse injuries 
How to prevent overuse injuries
Here are common causes, treatments and prevention methods for these injuries.