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
Sep2nd 2025When it Comes to Recovery, Speed Matters. When pain lingers, every day feels longer. For residents in Evanston, Skokie, and the greater NorthShore, the question often asked is simple: which therapy heals faster? At Skillz Physical Therapy, an expert-led physical therapy clinic located at 839 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL, we use both laser therapy and