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Treats: Knee Pain

ACL Knee Injury in Chicago Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) knee injuries commonly occur when jumping, landing, cutting, pivoting, or quickly changing directions in sports. This can happen with or without […]

Treats: Foot and Ankle Pain , Headaches , Low Back Pain , Chronic Pain , Hip Pain , Mid/Low Back Pain , Neck Pain , Jaw/Facial Pain , Elbow/Wrist/Hand Pain , Knee Pain , Shoulder Pain , Scar Tissue , Groin Pain , Diastasis Recti , Pinched Nerve Pain , Tennis Elbow , Tendinosis

What is Active Release Techniques (ART) Active Release Technique (ART) is a state-of-the-art soft tissue system/movement-based massage technique that treats problems that result from overused muscles. ART works for muscles, tendons, […]

Treats: Foot and Ankle Pain , Hip Pain , Mid/Low Back Pain , Low Back Pain , Knee Pain

What is the AlterG? Find the AlterG ® Anti-Gravity Treadmill ® at our South Loop clinic. The AlterG is a state-of-the-art unweighting treadmill, which allows you to reduce your body weight by up to 80% […]

Treats: Foot and Ankle Pain , Chronic Pain , Groin Pain , Elbow/Wrist/Hand Pain , Hip Pain , Mid/Low Back Pain , Knee Pain , Low Back Pain , Neck Pain , Shoulder Pain , Sports Hernia , Tennis Elbow , Tendinosis

Applied Functional Science at IMPACT Physical Therapy & Sports Recovery Certification in Applied Functional Science® (CAFS) gives movement professionals the skills and knowledge to approach each individual according to their […]

Treats: Foot and Ankle Pain , Headaches , Low Back Pain , Chronic Pain , Hip Pain , Mid/Low Back Pain , Jaw/Facial Pain , Neck Pain , Elbow/Wrist/Hand Pain , Knee Pain , Shoulder Pain , Scar Tissue , Diastasis Recti , Tennis Elbow , Tendinosis , Incontinence

What is Astym® Soft Tissue Therapy? Astym® therapy is a highly effective and safe soft tissue therapy. This treatment removes unwanted scar tissue that may be causing pain and movement restrictions and […]

Athletic Performance Enhancement At IMPACT Physical Therapy & Sports Recovery, our team of physical therapists and athletic trainers is here to keep you on the top of your game. Our […]

Treats: Tennis Elbow , Foot and Ankle Pain , Elbow/Wrist/Hand Pain , Hip Pain , Mid/Low Back Pain , Knee Pain , Low Back Pain , Shoulder Pain , Sports Hernia

Understanding the Benefits of Athletic Training What is Athletic Training? Recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA), athletic training includes injury prevention, wellness protection, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, emergency care, treatment, […]

Treats: Dizziness/Vertigo , Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Physical Therapist’s Guide to Balance and Fall Problems Balance problems make it difficult for people to maintain stable and upright positions when standing, walking, and even sitting. Older people are […]

How to Properly Fit A Bike Bike riding is excellent exercise, especially for those who cannot handle the impact of running due to previous injuries. You can use your bike […]

Treats: Knee Pain , Shoulder Pain , Hip Pain , Groin Pain

What is Blood Flow Restriction? Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFR) is the brief, intermittent, and safe occlusion of arterial and venous blood flow using a specialized device while at rest […]

What Is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is any discomfort or unpleasant sensation that lasts for more than 3 months or more than an expected healing time. Many chronic pain cases can […]

Treats: Concussion

What Is A Concussion? Concussion is a brain injury that occurs when the brain is violently shaken. The injury can happen during rapid movement changes (such as whiplash) or when […]

Treats: Shoulder Pain , Mid/Low Back Pain , Headaches , Tennis Elbow , Chronic Pain , Scar Tissue , Tendinosis , Low Back Pain

What is Cupping? Cupping is the combination of applying massage movements and negative pressure through the use of a suction device on the skin.  At IMPACT Physical Therapy & Sports […]

What is Dance and Performing Arts Medicine? This type of athlete requires strength, stability, stamina and energy to be able to perform repetitively and avoid injury.  As performing arts experts, we […]

What is Orthopedic Treatment? Orthopedics is a medical specialty that works to address dysfunction within the musculoskeletal system. It focuses on the diagnosis, correction, prevention, and treatment of disorders of […]

Golf Rehab Golf is a sport that is underestimated on the amount of stress it plays on the body. There is a significant amount of rotation and explosiveness that the […]

Treats: Foot and Ankle Pain , Headaches , Mid/Low Back Pain , Chronic Pain , Hip Pain , Low Back Pain , Neck Pain , Jaw/Facial Pain , Elbow/Wrist/Hand Pain , Knee Pain , Shoulder Pain , Scar Tissue , Tennis Elbow , Tendinosis

How to Improve Range of Motion with the Graston Techniques The Graston Techniques is a form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables therapists to detect and break down scar […]

Headache Solutions Headaches are defined as any type of pain that occurs in any part of the head. There are many different types of headaches including tension-type, migraine and cluster, […]

What Is Industrial Rehabilitation? Our clinicians specialize in industrial rehabilitation and have the experience of working with workers who have been injured on the job. We work with each patient to […]

Treats: Foot and Ankle Pain , Headaches , Low Back Pain , Chronic Pain , Hip Pain , Mid/Low Back Pain , Concussion , Incontinence , Neck Pain , Jaw/Facial Pain , Elbow/Wrist/Hand Pain , Knee Pain , Shoulder Pain , Pelvic Pain , Groin Pain , Scar Tissue , Sports Hernia , Diastasis Recti , Pinched Nerve Pain , Bulging Disc Pain , Tennis Elbow , Tendinosis

What is Manual Therapy? You may have experienced manual therapy in the past and may not have realized it. Modern manual therapy techniques are skilled hand movements and skilled passive movements […]

Treats: Chronic Pain , Concussion , Dizziness/Vertigo , Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Neurologic Rehab at IMPACT Physical Therapy & Sports Recovery A neurological physical therapist specializes in the evaluation and treatment of movement disorders due to injury, trauma, or disease of the […]

Treats: Foot and Ankle Pain

How Can Orthotics Make My Feet Feel Better? Foot orthotics are custom foot supports. They are designed and specially fitted for your feet for better performance than over-the-counter (OTC) arch supports. […]

Treats: Elbow/Wrist/Hand Pain , Shoulder Pain

Rehabilitation for Overhead Athletes At IMPACT Physical Therapy & Sports Recovery, our team of specialized clinicians possess the knowledge and training necessary for the rehabilitation of overhead athletes. We will […]

Treats: Incontinence , Pelvic Pain , Diastasis Recti

Promoting Pelvic Floor Health The pelvic floor is made up of muscles and tissues from the pubic bone to the tailbone. They help support the abdominal and pelvic organs, and […]

Treats: Foot and Ankle Pain

Peripheral Neuropathy Program An estimated 20 million Americans experience the symptoms of neuropathy each year. The symptoms of neuropathy can be disruptive to everyday life, and include numbness, burning, tingling, […]

Rehabilitation After an Injury No matter if an injury is sports-related or not, post-op rehabilitation is crucial to help the body return to optimal strength, function and mobility. Rehab can […]

Find Relief for TMD Pain While you might have heard people talk about their TMJ, that’s short for the Temperomandibular Joint; the problems and pain they are suffering from is […]

Treats: Foot and Ankle Pain , Hip Pain , Concussion , Knee Pain , Elbow/Wrist/Hand Pain , Shoulder Pain , Bulging Disc Pain , Sports Hernia , Pinched Nerve Pain , Tendinosis

Return to Sport Program At IMPACT Physical Therapy & Sports Recovery, our clinicians are athletes, whether professionally or recreationally, and we understand the athletic mentality. We strive to do our […]

Treats: Foot and Ankle Pain , Hip Pain , Knee Pain

Runner’s Analysis for Improving Performance What’s the Best Way to Prevent Running Injuries? Whether you are looking to set a new personal record or simply get started, video gait analysis […]

Treats: Low Back Pain , Incontinence , Mid/Low Back Pain , Pelvic Pain , Neck Pain , Diastasis Recti , Bulging Disc Pain , Pinched Nerve Pain , Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

How to Improve Your Spine’s Health Our spine is quite literally the backbone of our lives. The spine functions to keep us upright and is the body’s main puzzle piece […]

Get Back on the Tennis Court Our dedicated tennis medicine clinicians will work with you to overcome any injury and return to the court.  As with any other aspect of […]

Treats: Foot and Ankle Pain , Chronic Pain , Elbow/Wrist/Hand Pain , Headaches , Hip Pain , Incontinence , Knee Pain , Low Back Pain , Mid/Low Back Pain , Neck Pain , Pelvic Pain , Shoulder Pain , Jaw/Facial Pain , Diastasis Recti , Tendinosis

Try Dry Needling for Myofascial Pain Relief Physical therapists use dry needling to treat myofascial pain, which is a disorder in which pressure on sensitive points in the muscles causes pain […]

Treats: Concussion , Dizziness/Vertigo , Headaches

Vestibular Disorder Treatments A vestibular disorder occurs when the vestibular system is damaged. The vestibular system entails parts of the inner ear and brain. These parts are responsible for processing […]