Emery Physical Therapy Chicago

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Emery Physical Therapy Chicago Emery Physical Therapy provides highly individualized orthopedic rehabilitation. Contact us for more details.

Our services include orthopedic physical therapy, sports medicine, occupational rehabilitation, and more.

10/17/2026

Stop back pain after play time!
Hurt your back with the kids? At Emery PT, we show you how to stretch and squat to build a strong core. Get strong so you can lift safely and play with no pain. Link in bio!

NEW BLOG - PUSHING A STROLLER? YOUR BODY IS GETTING A WORKOUT TOO!A few simple movement habits can make your walks more ...
10/16/2026

NEW BLOG - PUSHING A STROLLER? YOUR BODY IS GETTING A WORKOUT TOO!

A few simple movement habits can make your walks more comfortable. 👇

🍼 Try these stroller-walking tips:

✅ Keep your shoulders relaxed instead of rounding forward
✅ Maintain a comfortable, upright posture
✅ Avoid gripping the handle too tightly
✅ Keep the stroller close enough that you aren't reaching excessively
✅ Change direction and walking surfaces when appropriate
✅ Take breaks during longer walks
✅ Gradually increase your walking distance and pace

💡 Staying active doesn't have to mean ignoring discomfort. Learning how to move efficiently and gradually building strength and endurance can help support a healthier, more sustainable routine.

Learn more in our latest blog: https://www.emeryphysicaltherapy.com/blog/STROLLER-WALKING-TIPS-PREVENTIVE-PHYSICAL-THERAPY-FOR-HEALTHIER-MOVEMENT~23095.html

10/16/2026

Legs giving out after a heavy workout?🏋️‍♂️
Taking the stairs shouldn't feel impossible! We can help break up tight fascia, scrape out dense knots, and flush out inflammation so your legs feel light again. Tag a buddy who needs to get scraped! Link in bio.

10/15/2026

Smash pickleball elbow pain!🏓
At Emery PT, our experts calm tendons & restore grip so you can play pain-free. Link in bio!

NEW BLOG - YOUR MRI OR X-RAY DOESN’T ALWAYS TELL THE WHOLE STORY ABOUT YOUR BACK.If you've ever had an MRI or X-ray for ...
10/14/2026

NEW BLOG - YOUR MRI OR X-RAY DOESN’T ALWAYS TELL THE WHOLE STORY ABOUT YOUR BACK.

If you've ever had an MRI or X-ray for back or neck pain, you may have seen terms like disc degeneration, arthritis, bulging discs, or other spinal changes and wondered what they mean for your movement.

Here's something important to understand: imaging findings and your symptoms don't always tell the same story.

💪 Physical therapy can help evaluate:

🔹 Strength and mobility
🔹 Movement patterns
🔹 Posture and mechanics
🔹 Flexibility and range of motion
🔹 Functional limitations
🔹 How your symptoms respond to movement and activity

Rather than focusing only on what's visible in an image, a physical therapist can look at how your spine, joints, muscles, and movement work together.

If you're experiencing back or neck pain, physical therapy may help you better understand your movement and develop strategies to improve strength, mobility, and function.

Learn more in our latest blog: https://www.emeryphysicaltherapy.com/blog/SPINE-IMAGING-AND-PREVENTIVE-PHYSICAL-THERAPY-UNDERSTANDING-YOUR-MOVEMENT~23094.html

10/14/2026

Is "T-Rex sleeping" causing morning wrist pain?🦖
Curling your wrists all night compresses nerves. We can help break down tight muscles and build stabilizing strength to support your grip. A PT evaluation can help! Link in bio to book.

10/13/2026

Relieve stubborn tension headaches!💥
At Emery PT, our headache & posture experts calm tension and ease aches so you can recover freely. Link in bio to book!

NEW BLOG - THUMB OR WRIST PAIN WHEN YOU GRIP, LIFT, OR MOVE YOUR HAND?De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a condition involvi...
10/12/2026

NEW BLOG - THUMB OR WRIST PAIN WHEN YOU GRIP, LIFT, OR MOVE YOUR HAND?

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a condition involving the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist and can cause pain with activities like:

Using your phone
Picking up a child
Gripping weights
Carrying bags
Writing or typing
Repetitive hand and wrist movements

The good news? You don't necessarily have to stop using your hand completely. Learning how to manage movement, modify aggravating activities, and gradually rebuild strength can be an important part of recovery.

💡 Physical therapy may help address:

🔹 Thumb and wrist mobility
🔹 Grip and forearm strength
🔹 Movement mechanics
🔹 Activity modification
🔹 Gradual return to normal activities
🔹 Prevention of recurring irritation

If thumb or wrist pain is interfering with work, exercise, hobbies, or everyday activities, a physical therapist can evaluate your movement and help develop an individualized treatment plan.

Learn more in our latest blog: https://www.emeryphysicaltherapy.com/blog/DE-QUERVAIN-S-TENOSYNOVITIS-PREVENTIVE-PHYSICAL-THERAPY-FOR-HEALTHIER-THUMB-AND-WRIST-MOVEMENT~23093.html

10/12/2026

Foot hurting with every step?🦶
Massaging the arch won't help if your big toe is locked up. A PT evaluation can help mobilize the joint, address tight fascia, and build hip stability to support your arch. Tag a friend with aching feet! Link in bio.

10/11/2026

Is joint pain stopping your workouts?💥
At Emery PT, we use zero-gravity technology to unload joint pressure and allow for pain-free steps. Then, we apply targeted resistance to activate weak muscles and protect the joints so you can build strength safely. Book your visit now!

Address

1698 S Elmhurst Road, St. 110
Mount Prospect, IL
60056

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+18477862014

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