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  • Barefoot Workouts

    November 10, 2025

    Physical Therapy Tips

    Denise Smith

    Benefits of Barefoot Workouts

    There are 4 big benefits of barefoot workouts. Those are 1) strengthening of your feet, [...]

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  • PT For Future Me

    October 9, 2025

    Physical Therapy Tips

    Dana Tress

    Balance Wellness: PT For Future Me

    It’s October, which means that it is another National Physical Therapy Month!  While we celebrate [...]

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  • shoulder stretch

    September 12, 2025

    Physical Therapy Tips

    Christine Olsen

    Three Safe Ways to Improve Your Flexibility

    Flexibility is more than just being able to touch your toes—it’s the ability of your [...]

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  • September 4, 2025

    Balance & Dizziness, In the Media, Physical Therapy Tips

    Melissa Nickle

    Dana Tress Featured in Eat This, Not That!

    We’re proud to share that our very own Dana Tress, PT, certified concussion specialist, and [...]

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  • Tennis

    August 18, 2025

    Physical Therapy Tips

    Denise Smith

    Smart Recovery for Tennis & Pickleball Injuries

    When it comes to treating tennis injuries, not every provider understands the unique demands of [...]

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  • hydration

    July 21, 2025

    Physical Therapy Tips

    Christine Olsen

    Hydration & Muscle Cramping

    As we hit the peak of summer, it’s important to stay hydrated. Hydration involves more [...]

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  • July 17, 2025

    Physical Therapy Tips

    Dana Tress

    How Pillow Choice Can Worsen Your Symptoms

    Did you know the posture you are in while you are sleeping may contribute to [...]

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  • Knee Pain Crystal Lake, Il Smith PT+

    July 14, 2025

    Physical Therapy Tips

    Denise Smith

    What is an ACL Injury?

    An ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury is becoming increasingly common, with rates on the rise, [...]

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  • sitting at desk with pain

    July 3, 2025

    Physical Therapy Tips

    Christine Olsen

    Improve Your Desk Posture in Under 2 Minutes

    Sitting at a desk for long periods is something many of us do every day—whether [...]

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  • gymnastics crystal lake

    June 25, 2025

    Dance Medicine, Performance & Recovery, Physical Therapy Tips

    April Flood

    Return to Sport After a Gymnastics Injury

    You just experienced a gymnastics injury, whether it was a broken bone, a sprain, stress [...]

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  • shoulder stretch

    June 23, 2025

    Physical Therapy Tips

    Christine Olsen

    Unexplained Shoulder Pain and Stiffness?

    This summer, we’re excited to welcome Rachel, our student intern from Belmont University in Nashville, [...]

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  • June 16, 2025

    Balance & Dizziness, Physical Therapy Tips

    Dana Tress

    Working Now to Prevent Future Falls

    How many of us know someone over the age of 65 who has fallen and [...]

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  • running a marathon

    April 28, 2025

    Physical Therapy Tips, Running Tips

    Denise Smith

    Improve Posture and Running with One-Leg Balance

    Balancing on one leg might seem too easy or simple for a runner but it [...]

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  • gymnastics

    April 23, 2025

    Dance Medicine, Physical Therapy Tips

    April Flood

    Breaking Down the Back Walkover

    As a physical therapist that has experience in the sport of gymnastics, we have a [...]

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  • Physical Therapy In Crystal Lake

    April 17, 2025

    Physical Therapy Tips

    Christine Olsen

    Spring into Wellness

    Spring is in the air! The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, [...]

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