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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    March 31, 2025

    In the Media

    Melissa Nickle

    The Best Walking Shoes For Plantar Fasciitis, Tested And Reviewed By A Fitness Editor

    Denise Smith contributed to a Women's Health article discussing the best walking shoes for plantar [...]

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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    March 26, 2025

    In the Media

    Melissa Nickle

    Smith Physical Therapy+ Supports Six Month Extension for Physical Therapy Telehealth Services

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Smith Physical Therapy+ Supports Six Month Extension for Physical Therapy Telehealth Services [...]

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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    January 6, 2025

    Balance & Dizziness, In the Media, Physical Therapy Tips

    Melissa Nickle

    Thirteen Balance Exercises for Seniors

    Thirteen Balance Exercises for Seniors to Build Strength and Mobility The Centers for Disease Control [...]

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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    October 30, 2024

    In the Media

    Melissa Nickle

    Prepping for Your First Half Marathon?

    Megan Sloan from Smith Physical Therapy+ recently contributed to a Runners World article, sharing insight [...]

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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    September 17, 2024

    In the Media, Physical Therapy Tips

    Denise Smith

    What I’m Wearing to 9 Months of Physical Therapy Appointments

    Denise Smith helps prepare readers for physical therapy appointments by offering recommendations on the most [...]

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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    September 16, 2024

    In the Media, Running Tips

    Denise Smith

    The 7 Best Running Shoes for Wide Feet

    Prevention sourced experts, including Denise Smith, to offer recommendations on the best athletic shoes for [...]

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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    August 25, 2024

    In the Media, Performance & Recovery

    Christine Olsen

    Pain in Your Lower Legs? You May Have Shin Splints

    In this First for Women article "Pain in Your Lower Legs? You May Have Shin [...]

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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    August 2, 2024

    In the Media, Performance & Recovery

    Denise Smith

    Feet Feeling More Tired Than Usual? Your Sandals Might Be To Blame

    Denise Smith was recently featured in this Huffington Post article “Feet Feeling More Tired Than [...]

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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    July 29, 2024

    Around the Office, In the Media

    Christine Olsen

    Our Co-Worker is a Dog

    When Denise Smith decided to add a therapy dog to her practice, she found the [...]

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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    June 25, 2024

    In the Media, Running Tips

    Denise Smith

    The 10 Best Running Shoes For Overpronation Of 2024, Per Runners and Coaches

    MSN reposted the article from Women's Health Magazine where Denise Smith shares tips to find [...]

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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    June 24, 2024

    In the Media, Running Tips

    Denise Smith

    The 10 Best Running Shoes For Overpronation Of 2024, Per Runners and Coaches

    Denise Smith was recently featured in this Women's Health Magazine article "The 10 Best Running [...]

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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    May 28, 2024

    Around the Office, In the Media

    Denise Smith

    Crystal Lake Chamber Honors Business, Lifetime Achievements

    Smith Physical Therapy + owner Denise Smith received the Carl E. Wehde Award for her [...]

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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    February 19, 2021

    In the Media, Performance & Recovery

    Denise Smith

    What is Fascia Manipulation

    In this article posted in U.S. News & World Report, experts discuss Fascia, the connective [...]

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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    September 10, 2018

    Balance & Dizziness, In the Media

    Denise Smith

    Dana Tress featured in Voyage Chicago!

    Our very own Dana Grossman Tress was featured in Voyage Chicago. Click to read about [...]

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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    May 29, 2018

    Around the Office, In the Media

    Denise Smith

    Denise Interviews with Ten Junk Miles Podcast!

    Denise Smith was very excited to be interviewed on Ten Junk Miles, a podcast dedicated to [...]

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