Athletico Physical Therapy – Lincoln Park South

I’ve been training for the marathon and midway through it, I started to come across knee issues. I decided to go here because my doctor had recommended them on a back issue I had previously — I just never went. But after training a few weeks and and starting to get frustrated, I made an appointment to see them. I met with Colleen and she was so incredibly nice. She asked me questions about my leg, examined it, stretched me out, and worked with me on some exercises to do. She also printed out the exercises and told me I could call if I had any questions. I ended up buying a stretch band from them as well. I appreciated that she followed up on me after a few days. It was definitely very helpful! And I made it through the marathon!

I would hate to go anywhere else for my physical therapy because Athletico is so great. Sadly, I moved to Florida… so I do have to go somewhere else. And it has me missing everyone at this location so very much.
First off, the facility is stocked with all the best equipment you could imagine to get you back to your usual self. And, on top of that, they have flat screen TVs for you to watch while you’re doing your exercises! I loved being able to zone out a bit while I was using the stationary bike. And, in addition to everything in the place being very up to date and very clean, the temperature inside was always comfortable. I was never cold or too hot after doing some intense exercises. That kind of stuff matters a lot to me.
The staff was always friendly, cheerful (but not fake cheerful), and very professional. I worked with Natalie who was always sweet and very attentive to my progress. I was coming in from reconstructive ACL surgery to which she was so surprised to how well I was recovering. She always made sure to push me just a bit farther without ever making me feel truly in pain or uncomfortable. She was great at helping me stretch out and by the end of my sessions, I actually enjoyed going to PT. All the staff carried on good conversation but never forced it on you. There’s nothing worse than trying to exercise and having someone ask you a random, nonsense question about you/​your day.
I also really miss the old lady, Mary, who would come to PT during my sessions. She was so cute and nice and I really commend Natalie, and the rest of the staff, for the way she took care of her during her appointments. It really showed how nice and professional everyone is there.
Keep up the good work, Clybourn location! You guys are all great, but I really hope I never have to see you again because that would mean I’m coming off another injury.