Dec4th 2025Patients preparing for a knee or hip replacement often focus on the surgery date. What many do not realize is that outcomes are heavily influenced by what happens weeks before the procedure. Prehabilitation, or pre-hab, is the targeted physical therapy that strengthens key muscle groups, improves mobility, and conditions the body for post operative demands.
Nov20th 2025For many residents of Evanston, Skokie, and NorthShore, lingering pain often brings a familiar fear. A tight knee after a long walk. A stiff back that flares during the workday. A shoulder that will not lift the way it used to. The worry is that surgery may be the only option. Yet current research tells
Nov3rd 2025When chronic pain lingers beyond the usual healing window, it’s a sign your body needs expert care. At our Expert-Led Physical Therapy Clinic, serving Evanston and Skokie, we specialize in evidence-based treatments that target the root causes of pain — not just the symptoms. What the Science Says Chronic musculoskeletal pain — whether in the