The Chicago winter snuck up on us this year sending a full blast of cold weather and tons of snow our way this February! The weather interfered with our outdoor…
By Pat Staszak, PT This is the 3rd article in what turns out to be a series of blog posts about the use and efficacy of wearing masks to control…
By Pat Staszak, PT Illinois and Chicago are about a month into phase 4 of the reopening plan. We currently have one of the lower coronavirus growth rates in the…
Virtual sessions for physical therapy are an increasingly popular way to address your rehab needs from the comfort of your home. Physical therapy doesn’t just consist of hands-on treatment. In…
By Pat Staszak, PT Over the last month Governor Pritzker, Mayor Lightfoot and our Alderman Harry Osterman have all repeatedly encouraged us to wear face masks while out in public…
Last year we introduced free Physical Therapy Check ups at APT and had an overwhelming response. This year, due to the current stay at home order in Illinois we think…
The coronavirus disease is affecting all aspects of our lives – the shelter in place order in Illinois is increasing our physical distance from others, but it may also be…
To our patients and community. Andersonville Physical Therapy will be temporarily closing for all non-essential appointments starting Monday, March 16th and returning Monday, March 30th. As the impact of this…
Most of us go for annual check ups with our primary care doctors and our dentists for preventative care, but when it comes to our bodies we often wait until…
New studies find patient education combined with physical therapy results in decreases in healthcare costs and opioid dependence. National surveys have found that chronic pain—defined as pain lasting longer than…