Physical Therapy

At Northwestern Medicine, we aim to help you return to your highest-possible level of function and independence. Physical therapists can help you improve your mobility, strength and endurance, leading to a better quality of life.

Our licensed therapists provide care at rehabilitation locations throughout Chicagoland. We offer one-on-one therapy for newborns, teens and adults with common to complex illnesses and injuries.

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Your physical therapist will create a treatment plan based on your specific goals, which may include:

Strength
Range of motion (ROM)
Endurance
Coordination
Balance
Mobility
Safety awareness

Treatment plan

After an initial evaluation, you and your therapist will develop a treatment plan based upon the results of the assessment and a discussion of your personal goals. Treatment may include:

Exercise: To help you maintain or gain mobility by increasing your:
- Strength
- Range of motion
- Endurance
- Balance and coordination
Equipment: Crutches, canes, walkers or wheelchairs may be used to help your:
- Mobility
- Balance
- Positioning
Education: We teach you and your caregiver so you can be safer at home with activities such as:
- Exercise
- Proper positioning
- Transfer techniques
- General mobility

Schedule a therapy appointment

To make a therapy appointment, please call 630.933.1500. Convenient weekday appointment times are available, including early morning and evening appointments (at select locations). Virtual appointments are also available.

Conditions treated:

Arthritis
Balance and vestibular disorders
Brain injury
Breast cancer rehabilitation
Concussion
COVID 19 recovery rehabilitation
Gait ataxia
Guillain Barre
Head and neck cancer rehabilitation
Joint replacement
Lymphedema
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Oncology rehabilitation
Orthopaedic conditions
Pain management
Parkinson's disease
Pelvic floor
Progressive neuromuscular conditions (ALS, Myastenia Gravis, Muscular Dystrophy, Myositis)
Spasticity
Spinal cord injury
Sports rehabilitation
Stroke
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD, TMJ)

Treatments and Specialty Services:

Aquatic therapy
Cancer therapy
Driver rehabilitation
Dry needling
Fall prevention
Graston therapy
Joint replacement
LSVT BIG
Manual therapy
Massage therapy
Neurological rehabilitation
Rehabilitation technology
Solid organ transplant rehabilitation
Spine rehabilitation
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ/TMD) therapy
Trauma rehabilitation
Vestibular rehabilitation
Wheelchair and positioning
Women’s health rehabilitation

Locations & Contact Information

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Telehealth Rehabilitation Services

We offer a program that can give you early access to physical therapy evaluation and care through telehealth appointments. You may be eligible for this program if you have:

Back, knee or hip pain
Tight or weak muscles
Joint aches and pain

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Physical Therapy for Children

By incorporating a unique blend of exercise and therapeutic play, we help your child develop the abilities they need to learn and grow.

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