The Running Institute

What is EPAT? 🦶

EPAT stands for Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Treatment — a non-invasive therapy that uses acoustic pressure waves to help stimulate healing, reduce pain, and support recovery without surgery.

At The Running Institute, EPAT can be used to support soft tissue healing, chronic pain relief, and faster recovery for runners, athletes, and active patients dealing with ongoing foot or lower-limb pain.

Non-invasive treatment.
Recovery support.
Pain relief.
Soft tissue healing.

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“Dr Chin was great. Took time to understand what my issues were and then explained his diagnosis and recommendations thoroughly so I came away fully understanding what to do. Office staff is also super friendly and funny.”
– Scott

At The Running Institute, patients receive clear explanations, thorough assessments, and personalised recommendations designed to help them understand their condition and move forward with confidence.

Whether you’re dealing with foot pain, running injuries, or ongoing discomfort, expert care can make all the difference. 🦶

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111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1919, Chicago, IL

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When your sports medicine doctor casually joins a spelling bee challenge on ESPN!

This week, our very own Dr. Balu Natarajan stopped by ESPN to join the fun in honor of National Spelling Bee week. From helping runners and triathletes stay healthy to spelling Chicago baseball players’ names on live radio… safe to say he’s got range!

Fun fact: Dr. Natarajan is also a former Scripps National Spelling Bee champion, so this challenge was right up his alley.

Thanks again to ESPN 1000 for the invite and the laughs. We had a blast!

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Your body doesn’t always hurt where the real problem starts. 🔍

Pain in the knee, hip, back, or shoulder can sometimes be linked to how another part of the body is moving. That’s why proper diagnosis matters — physiotherapy looks at the full movement chain, not just the painful area.

Small changes in strength, mobility, and movement control can make a big difference to long-term recovery. 💪

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“In one 5-minute procedure, Dr. Chin solved a problem that had been causing me pain for 6 months. I’ve been pain-free for two weeks now and it’s been a total game-changer for my running.”
– Sam

A great reminder of how the right running-focused podiatry care can make a real difference — helping reduce pain, improve comfort, and get you back to doing what you love.

www.tri-chicago.com
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1919, Chicago, IL

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“Dr. Chin and his staff are always professional, friendly and timely. He takes time to understand your issue and offers his expertise without rushing you.”
– Ron

Trusted sports medicine and surgery care with a focus on listening, understanding the problem, and providing the right treatment advice for each patient. 👟

111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1919, Chicago, IL
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RAPID is designed to support patients dealing with pain, inflammation, and movement-related dysfunction through a combination of advanced treatment options.

At TRI Chicago, RAPID brings together therapies such as EMTT Therapy, MLS M7 Laser, Shockwave Therapy, and Orthobiologics to help reduce discomfort, calm inflammation, and support the body’s natural recovery process.

A modern approach to pain relief starts with understanding the cause and choosing the right combination of treatments.

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