Joshua Alpert, MD

07/07/2026

Softball is experiencing an enormous surge in popularity, breaking records for viewership, higher participation rates in rec leagues, and massive professional expansion. As a player myself, the dad of two powerhouse players, and a team doc, I couldn't be more excited about the future of the game. In case you didn't know how explosive and exciting softball can be, watch this!

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07/04/2026

From my family to you and yours, have a safe and happy holiday! 🇺🇸🎇

06/28/2026

I am so deeply appreciative of my patients who trust me with their orthopedic health year after year, and I don't take it for granted. What an incredible group of patients I have. I really could not be more fortunate.

06/25/2026

I'm excited to have University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign freshman and aspiring MD Sangeeta shadow me in office. Her mom is Elgin physician Savitha Susarla, who was also my physics lab partner at U of I when we attended. Full circle moment!

06/22/2026

If you or a loved one wore these shoes "back in the day", it's a great time to begin thinking about bone health....😊😂

06/21/2026

Being a great dad is the most important job I have, and I count myself lucky to have the best daughters I could have ever imagined. Happy Father's Day to my fellow dads!

06/15/2026

I can't overstate enough how important movement is in the prevention of both physical + mental decline. Find the things you enjoy doing and do them often. Your future self will thank you, I promise! https://health.clevelandclinic.org/exercise-and-brain-health?fbclid=IwY2xjawScZXFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQtv2Ej1XU1iIIN7TCT-Eh2wMdRDzYUgVeWa2Zuf_Klv1RPHChXWFcXRMnWI_aem_iExamKwsla-jnkSLRB0HDQ

With every step you take, every mile you pedal or every lap you swim, you’re enhancing your cognitive fitness. A neuropsychiatrist explains how exercise can improve brain function, boost mood and more.

06/12/2026

This is Lily. I was at the softball field when I unfortunately watched her injure her knee last fall. After performing her ACL reconstruction and watching Lily do extensive rehab, it was a particularly proud moment to again be on the field to see Lily’s first at-bat in eight months! Lily represented and roped a single up the middle and drove in two RBIs. Strong work from an athlete who worked so hard and for so long in rehab to get back onto the field. I was so happy to be there and celebrate her return to sports!

Deerfield Youth Baseball and Softball Association

06/08/2026

Girls' and women's sports continue to grow at every level, and so does the importance of keeping female athletes healthy, strong, and confident. From the first practice to championship competition, female athletes face unique physical demands that deserve specialized attention. Injury prevention, proper training, recovery, nutrition, and strength development all play a critical role in long-term success.

Whether you're competing on the field, court, track, or course, remember: strength is built over time, resilience is earned through effort, and every athlete deserves the opportunity to perform at their best. As an athlete myself, and the dad of two female athletes, I'm proud to support competitors at every level.

06/04/2026

Golf, pickleball, running, and rec leagues are in full swing. One of the biggest injury risks is doing too much, too soon. Take time to build strength, improve mobility, and ease back into activity. A little preparation now can help keep you in the game all summer long.