How are there only a handful of amazing reviews on here about Sauganash Sports and Ortho? Well, I…read morewill continue to sing their praises... After such great care in 2024 for plantar fasciitis, there was no hesitation as to where to get the best PT. I returned in February with a frozen shoulder and could not have been in better care. I did go down the on-line search rabbit-hole and knew that this was going to be a long process and that can feel extremely defeating. With the inability to reach and the pain with movement, I appreciated that after a detailed overview in the initial visit, it was recognized that a big focus needed to be for me to be able to sleep through the night. As a side sleeper, I already had a month of not being able to sleep in my bed but on a couch forcing me on my back. This certainly wasn't a fast process, but we got there! Slowly I was able to do more of the things that I couldn't and had taken for granted. I can't thank Travis and Erin enough for consulting with me when I needed to decide whether to do surgery (as was suggested by my orthopedic doctor whom I had seen at a 5 week follow-up) or to continue with just PT. Their knowledge and guidance kept me on the right track. By the time I was discharged, I was not 100% but close enough that I knew that I had gained the knowledge needed to continue on my own. They also made sure to email me the most current list of stretches to work on at home. I miss the friendly 'hellos' that I would get when entering the facility and the chatting to get to know the folks who helped me. Thank you Travis, Erin, Sean and Jana! And thank you Katie for working with my insurance when we went through the glitches. All of you continue to shine like the superstars that you are!

Long review - but worth the read if you are looking for the best PT team…read more Sports & Ortho Sauganash is amazing! My Background: Having had 2 full knee replacements and now a hip, all at a "younger age", I have plenty of PT experience with most of the major players. Sports & Ortho - Sauganash team is a standout. Location: For me it is very accessible, nearby, street level and easy parking. It is a small location but it has all the equipment needed. Appointments and scheduling: They have both onsite staff and remote staff who support all Sports & Ortho locations and they respond extremely quickly, both to/through voice and email/website contacts. It was simple and quick to get an appointment and schedule my PT (3x per week). Hours of operation seemed odd on the website but IRL actually work well. I have never had a problem getting an appointment within my schedule. The Team: Assume this is the culture all over, but certainly the Sauganash team - therapists and the floor tech here are all extremely nice and well trained in their work. They know each and every patient by name and greet them coming/going and perhaps more importantly all of them have "eyes on" all patients regardless of whether it is their own and know any special needs, issues, things they should or shouldn't be doing or experiencing etc. They also understand how to work with /what works for you much quicker, and can customize and adjust your/my therapy sessions to provider faster and most effective progress. Everyone pitches in, the therapist talk to the patients, (not each other - unless they are collaborating about a patient). The PT/PA spends a solid 45 minutes with patients "hands-on", full attention, each and every session. I have worked with all of the PT/PAs (Travis, Erin, Deanna and even their intern Michael), every one of them is outstanding. Cam is the only floor tech I have worked with - he is a natural, very helpful, attentive and kind. In summary I can't recommend them highly enough - if there were more stars to award I would.

First off, Nicole A. is an incredible PT. She was able to diagnose, create a plan, and then work…read morewith me to ensure I had arm/back/shoulder mobility return after some challenges. Nicole also has a great personality so it was actually enjoyable to come to PT. As you progress in your journey, the exercises do get more challenging. Nicole is a great trainer of form which would make her an incredible personal trainer. The rest of the staff is also personable and professional. The front office staff is so nice and friendly but this is where the one star was lost. They do not have a good system for billing. They "forgot" to bill $120 worth of sessions. They owned the mistake but it was still annoying. My husband also had this happen to him at this location. They would be better office having the patient run the card each trip instead of having a card on file. They just need a better system. Past that, it's a great place with great people. If you can get past the weird billing inefficiencies, you will improve physically.

Mi nombre es Irma Chew y Athletico Physical Therapy es un servicio excepcional, todos los…read moretrabajadores en general son muy profecionales, el servicio es de calidad y en especial mi Therapista Jaimes PT, Bertin es un joven muy amable, un Therapista muy bueno y muy educado, buena persona con los adultos de la tercera edad, carismatico, profesional y con un servicio de calidad. Lo recomiendo habla Ingles y Espanol . Agradezco mucho el servicio de todos los empleados y se los recomiendo en el area de Portage Park y Jefferson Park. Irma D. Chew

I had surgery for an AC separation in my shoulder and went to PT Solutions for my PT. I can't…read moreexpress how awesome my experience was. Juan was my therapist and he was so great. Not only very knowledgeable but so personable. I was there 3 months so had Matt and Ilana when Juan was on vacation and they were equally enjoyable. Everyone is so friendly that it encourages clients to interact. My recovery was amazing and I am pleasantly surprised by my strength and range of motion. The space is very comfortable and parking is no problem. I highly recommend making them your choice for PT. I was sad to leave but will probably go back with a back issue in a few months. And I can't wait to see everyone.

Highly recommend this place - it's not the Shirley Ryan center but it's well-equipped and…read morecomfortable. The previous review praised George but I'd give a shoutout for Matthew, very skilled and knowledgeable, and also to their assistants. So if you need a few weeks of PT for a medical condition, the care is top-notch. One warning: on my first visit I saw all the staff members look fashionable and the clients were well dressed, so I had to buy new outfits because my usual look of PJ bottoms and raggy T-shirts would be out of place there

I'm a frequent flyer at this location. Rehabed here for right & left knee replacements, left…read moreshoulder replacement, torn tendons & Achilles heel left foot and have achieved outstanding results that surpassed the doctor's expectations every time. My shoulder surgeon from Midwest Ortho was so impressed on the advanced range of motion I achieved, he wanted to know where I went for my PT. Absolute professionalism and your goals in mind, they begin with review of your injury alongside your doctor's PT order and put a personalized plan in place and are explained with client/patient. As you move through your stages of exercises, the therapist explains what muscles you need to engage, how and it's importance to your recovery. After working closely with therapy team, in time you move into doing your exercises somewhat on your own. You may think the therapist isn't watching closely, but any wrong move, you'll here a voice correcting your movements/tips on how you need to improve from the team. There front desk is welcoming and helpful with insurance and appointments working closely with the therapist who ensures your progress keeps moving forward. Your recovery and best health is the teams main goal for you to reach before you graduate and exit their doors as you say your goodbyes. So very greatful for all of their knowledge and encouragement in pushing me through each and every time I required PT. I wouldn't go anywhere else for my PT!

I would definitely recommend this location because the staff is great. I had a chance to work with…read moreJessica, Adam and Liz. They are all friendly and very knowledgeable. They also provide cupping and dry needle acupuncture. One of my favorite part is the soft tissue massage. Jessica is amazing with the soft tissue. I originally went due to a pulled muscle which eventually got worse and had a bulged disc. Long story short, I had a hard time walking and in constant pain and left with almost no pain. Some places may have asked to continue coming back because of good insurance coverage but Adam said you should be good to go and left on my last day with exercise equipment and printout of exercises that I can do from home. Liz started working half way through my visit and she is a great addition. One day I'm going to be able to do as many planks as her. Thanks Adam, Jessica and Liz.

I recently completed a 8+ month stint of 2 to 3 time per week PT sessions with Shivani at Elevate…read morePhysical Therapy for chronic lower back issues. I am a veteran of PT rehab stints having had two hip replacements, two rotator cuff surgeries, and one hip labrum tear surgery over the past 25+ years. I believe I know a thing or two about effective PT therapy. Not to take anything away from Athletico, who treated all of my above issues, the Elevate PT team is a significant cut above the typical PT practice. What stands them apart is their deep attentiveness to proper form and function, plus utilizing a frequent change of protocol to both challenge me and keep me motivated. Shivani's goal is not to just get me back to some sort of "status quo", but to make lasting improvements that leaves me better off than before my arrival at her practice. She also taught me many things that I could incorporate on my own to better manage my lower back issues, and those have proven to be quite useful. She pointed out and fixed things wrong with my gait and posture that no one had ever pointed out to me before. Her knowledge and ability to present it in non medical terms is really terrific. All the while doing this with an incredibly friendly and fun demeanor. After all was said and done, I was so impressed with Elevate's practice that I sent my wife there who unfortunately fractured her femur (surgery, rods and screws...the whole works) shortly after I completed my stint. She is working with both Shivani and Maneesha and is thrilled with the treatment she is receiving. What better recommendation could there be than sending a family member?

I have been going for physical therapy since February of this year for three separate issues. I…read morehave sessions with Blake and Manisha each week. Both are professional, extremely knowledgeable, easy to talk to and kind/caring. The hour appointment flies by but I always feel great after I leave. The home exercises help too! I look back at the condition I was in on my first visit until today and have made great progress because of the therapy sessions. I cannot thank them enough and would definitely recommend Elevate! P.S. Athena their first point of contact (or receptionist) is awesome too!

Thank you to the women who runs this place and her fine staff they did a great job on my shoulderread more

The therapist I had was talented and helping me, but she was consistently taking care of 2-3 other…read morepeople at the same time as my appointments. Sometimes I was pushed to another therapist at the end or midway through my appointment. The therapist must have a lot of data entry to do, as mine (and others) were constantly taking every available minute during my appointment on their laptops to enter data instead of watching or correcting what I or others were doing. The last straw was my therapist disappearing halfway through my appointment to work with someone else in another room. I was passed off to someone who never introduced themselves and I had never met. The substitute didn't have a modification to give me when I asked for one, told me to do my exercises differently than my original therapist. Too, too busy to give really personalized attention throughout the appointment. Each therapist handling multiple patients at the same time.

Every therapist at this location is excellent. They all know what they're doing because my arm has…read moregreatly improved in the 10 weeks or so that I've been seeing them. I'll continue here till I'm back to normal. If I or anyone i know needs therapy..I'll definitely tell them to come here.

Staff at this ATI location are pros and super helpful . After having pain with sciatica this is the…read moreplace where I come to gain strength for my back and my legs after coming here for 4 weeks I can say I am doing a lot better than I was when I started . Thanks to staff I can't thank enough! Keep up great job

When I first arrived at CHPT back in the 90's, I was lucky I could walk at all…read more If it wasn't for Dr. Dietsen's persistence of my fighting through the pain, I don't think I would have ever walked again. The man knew what he was doing. And till this day I thank him for pushing me. Sciatica is no joke. I'm happy to say that anyone with back and neck issues should make an appointment with CHPT. Dr Cunningham is my protector now. If it wasn't for him, I don't think I'd be walking as well as I do. Thanks to everyone who works there. I feel like I'm part of the family. Still on the move. Sue Lobojko

The people here overall are nice and they mean well when trying to help. Unfortunately the quality…read moreof experience on doing some of the exercises they request their patients to do they don't seem to understand themselves. I don't recommend anyone going here if you are going for a specific issue if it's not common they may not know it well, only know common issues seem to be their base of knowledge.

They do a great job and very polite, always helpful great location easy parking I only go to places…read morewith parking because of health problems

This is a very convenient, pleasant facility in a small shopping center with easy parking right in…read morefront. My therapist, Artur, in fantastic and can massage the pain away very skillfully. He has already reduced the amount of pain I had with walking and moving in general. Everyone there is pleasant and helpful and it's never too crowded. I've been to other PT facilities and this is the absolute best one I've encountered. I highly recommend it.

Michael is hands down the best physical therapist I have been to. I know what I'm talking about…read more I have had both hips replaced and most recently a right shoulder replacement. Believe me I have had some bad PT experiences. I went to see Mike 2 short weeks after surgery. I was really in pain and regretting my decision. He is very attentive and thoughtful. His focus is on the outcome is evident. Mike got me thru the worst part of this recovery. Highly recommend him.

Needed PT post hip replacement surgery. If you're not in 'pain' this is not the clinic for you…read more I was asked multiple times to rate my level of pain which was not a fit of me. I had lack of mobility and muscle weakness. (Not uncommon for hip surgery) I, also, have have been a Division 1 athlete & been probably 30 PTs over the years. All I can say is that i had an 11am initial appt. The PT was dry-needling someone else while attempting to manage my appt. The patient he was working on had their back side in full view of patients and street. I literally said it was not appropriate to have the conversation we were having while he was sticking needles in another patient & I was uncomfortable. His response was 'are you telling me how to do my job?" (I kid you not) At that point, I was out of there. While he tried to fire me-I was already on my way out. So-if your older & you want a PT that if 100% in control of your well being w/out questions, George is your guy. If you want someone who listens responsibly & partners w/you--he's not the guy.