Across Illinois, of the 1,924 physical therapy practices we list, 1,909 give a phone number and 1,514 have a website. By what they offer: 80 sports rehabilitation.
Top 10 physical therapy practices in Illinois
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1TheraCORE Physical TherapyLockport
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2Advanced PhysiciansCrest Hill
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4ATI Physical TherapyElgin
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5ApexNetwork Physical TherapyWood River
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6CORA Physical TherapyPoplar Grove
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7Athletico Physical TherapyChicago
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8Physiopartners - GlenviewGlenview
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9La Clinica SC Injury SpecialistsChicago
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10ATI Physical TherapyDiamond
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single physical therapy practice are listed further down this page.
- Chicago368
- Naperville59
- Joliet27
- Evanston25
- Aurora24
- Northbrook24
- Glenview23
- Orland Park23
- Elmhurst20
- Oak Lawn20
- Peoria20
- Skokie18
- St Charles18
- Arlington Heights17
- Downers Grove17
- Libertyville17
- Plainfield17
- Crystal Lake16
- Elgin16
- Oak Park16
- Schaumburg16
- Park Ridge15
- Springfield15
- Tinley Park14
- Hinsdale13
- Rockford13
- Wheaton13
- Bloomington12
- Bolingbrook12
- Highland Park12
- Belleville11
- Champaign11
- Deerfield11
- Gurnee11
- Lemont11
- Bloomingdale10
- Buffalo Grove10
- McHenry10
- Northfield10
- Palatine10
- Geneva9
- Lombard9
- Moline9
- Oak Brook9
- Oswego9
- Palos Heights9
- Willowbrook9
- Algonquin8
- Barrington8
- Belvidere8
- Burr Ridge8
- Carbondale8
- Dekalb8
- Decatur8
- Grayslake8
- Hoffman Estates8
- Huntley8
- La Grange8
- Lisle8
- Mokena8
- Mt Prospect8
- Swansea8
- Westmont8
- Woodridge8
- Bourbonnais7
- Des Plaines7
- Frankfort7
- Homer Glen7
- Lake Forest7
- Lockport7
- Melrose Park7
- New Lenox7
- Niles7
- Westchester7
- Wilmette7
Other towns in Illinois
One physical therapy practice each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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ATI Physical TherapyAddison
500 W Lake St, Addison, IL 60101
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Community Physical TherapyAddison
2171 W Executive Dr Ste 500, Addison, IL 60101-5626
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Doctors of Physical TherapyAddison
622 W Lake St, Addison, IL 60101
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Accident Treatment CentersAddison
1250 W Lake St, Addison, IL 60101-5744
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Physical Therapy, AddisonAddison
2171 W Executive Dr Ste 500, Addison, IL 60101
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Pdr Physical Therapy & Wellness CenterAddison
2055 W Army Trail Rd Ste 100, Addison, IL 60101-1478
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Rehabilitation and Performance InstituteAlbion
332 Industrial Dr, Albion, IL 62806
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Advanced Rehab and Sports MedicineAledo
604 SW 3rd St, Aledo, IL 61231-1808
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Advanced Rehab & Sports Medicine ServicesAledo
103 NE 15th Ave, Aledo, IL 61231
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ATI Physical TherapyAlsip
12052 S Cicero Ave, Alsip, IL 60803
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SBL Physical Therapy ClinicAltamont
15 N Main St, Altamont, IL 62411
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Alton Physical TherapyAlton
3550 College Ave, Alton, IL 62002
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SSM Health Physical TherapyAlton
1 Professional Dr, Alton, IL 62002-5068
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Saint Anthony's Outpatient Rehab ServiceAlton
815 E 5th St, Alton, IL 62002-6471
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Rehab Unlimited AnnaAnna
1000 Leigh Ave, Anna, IL 62906-2232
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Betcher Craig TruckingAnnawan
210 Dhamers Ave, Annawan, IL 61234-7751
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Athletico Physical TherapyAntioch
1122 Main St, Antioch, IL 60002
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Doctors of Physical TherapyAntioch
543 Orchard St, Antioch, IL 60002
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ATI Physical TherapyArcola
548 E Springfield Rd, Arcola, IL 61910
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ApexNetwork Physical TherapyAviston
820 Steel Bridge Street, Aviston, IL 62216
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Wellness Club Physical TherapyBannockburn
2223 Lakeside Dr, Bannockburn, IL 60015
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Still Water Physical Therapy And WellnessBannockburn
2333 Waukegan Rd Ste 120, Bannockburn, IL 60015-1541
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Athletico Physical TherapyBartlett
770 W Bartlett Rd, Bartlett, IL 60103
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Suburban Orthopaedics Physical TherapyBartlett
1110 W Schick Rd, Bartlett, IL 60103
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Northwestern Medicine Outpatient RehabilitationBartlett
820 Rte 59 #320, Bartlett, IL 60103
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Advocate Physical TherapyBartlett
1054 Norwood Ln, Bartlett, IL 60103
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Doctors Of Physical TherapyBartlett
910 S Il Route 59, Bartlett, IL 60103-1668
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AccuCare Physical Therapy & Sports RehabBatavia
1001 E Wilson St, Batavia, IL 60510-3156
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AIM Physical Therapy-BataviaBatavia
1605 W Wilson St Ste 119, Batavia, IL 60510
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Beyond PhysioBatavia
335 N River St, Batavia, IL 60510-2386
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Dynamic Rehabilitation Physical TherapyBatavia
1180 W Wilson St # B, Batavia, IL 60510
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ATI Physical TherapyBatavia
1605 W Wilson St Ste 119, Batavia, IL 60510
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Go Kid Go Therapy Services, LlcBatavia
131 Flinn St Ste A, Batavia, IL 60510-3189
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ApexNetwork Physical TherapyBeardstown
1350 Grand Ave, Beardstown, IL 62618
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Beardstown Therapy ClinicBeardstown
400 E 4th St, Beardstown, IL 62618
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Beardstown Thearpy ClinicBeardstown
8568 Saint Lukes Dr, Beardstown, IL 62618
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Memorial Therapy ClinicBeardstown
400 S State St, Beardstown, IL 62618
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Excel Occupational Health ClinicBedford Park
5015 W 65th St, Bedford Park, IL 60638-5701
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Athletico Physical TherapyBensenville
460 W Irving Park Rd Ste. G, Bensenville, IL 60106
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ATI Physical TherapyBensenville
1057 S York Rd, Bensenville, IL 60106
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ATI Physical TherapyBensenville
211 W Grand Ave, Bensenville, IL 60106
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Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH Physical Therapy — BensenvilleBensenville
1000 Commerce St, Bensenville, IL 60106
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NovaCare RehabilitationBenton
1104 W Main St, Benton, IL 62812-1565
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Athletico Physical TherapyBerwyn
6347 Cermak Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402
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Neurologic Care AssociatesBerwyn
3340 S Oak Park Ave Unit 200, Berwyn, IL 60402
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Physical Therapy AssociatesBerwyn
3501 S Harlem Ave Ste 1, Berwyn, IL 60402
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The Grove of BerwynBerwyn
3601 S Harlem Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
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Riverside OrthopedicsBerwyn
6641 Ogden Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402-5539
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Apexnetwork Physical TherapyBethalto
412 W Bethalto Dr, Bethalto, IL 62010-1889
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Team Physical TherapyBethalto
416 W Bethalto Dr, Bethalto, IL 62010-1889
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Maximum Rehab CenterBloomington-Normal
2200 Fort Jesse Rd Ste 250, Bloomington-Normal, IL 61761
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La Clinica SC Injury Specialists: Physical Therapy, Orthopedic & Pain ManagementBlue Island
12943 S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
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ATI Hand TherapyBradley
400 S Kennedy Dr, Bradley, IL 60915-2604
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River Valley Physical Therapy Spine & Joint Center, LLC.Bradley
535 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915-1187
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Easter SealsBradley
511 E North St, Bradley, IL 60915
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Axcess Physical TherapyBradley
141 S Schuyler Ave, Bradley, IL 60915
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Apexnetwork Physical TherapyBreese
538 Mason Dr, Breese, IL 62230-1115
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ATI Physical TherapyBridgeview
8811 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455
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American Physical Therapy PcBridgeview
8550 S Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455-1770
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Health Plus, LLCBristol
2480 Bristol Ridge Rd, Bristol, IL 60512-9703
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ATI Physical TherapyBroadview
7000 Broadview Village Sq, Broadview, IL 60155
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Brocton Village Community Fire Protection DistBrocton
113 E 3rd St, Brocton, IL 61917
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NTS Physical Therapy & Medical SupplyBrookfield
9132 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
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Accident Treatment CentersBrookfield
3504 Grand Blvd, Brookfield, IL 60513-1302
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Bunker Hill Physical TherapyBunker Hill
719 S Washington St, Bunker Hill, IL 62014
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House of StylesBunker Hill
127 E Warren St, Bunker Hill, IL 62014-1190
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ATI Physical TherapyBurbank
7708 S Cicero Ave, Burbank, IL 60459
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Chicago Rehabilitation Services IncBurbank
5331 W 79th St, Burbank, IL 60459-3500
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Mdh Sports MedicineBushnell
1150 N Cole St, Bushnell, IL 61422-9503
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CORA Physical TherapyByron
Ogle County, 404 W Blackhawk Dr #201, Byron, IL 61010
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Athletico Physical Therapy - ByronByron
206 West Blackhawk Dr, Byron, IL 61010
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Orthopedic and Sports Therapy InstituteByron
9551 N Blaine Dr, Byron, IL 61010
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Orthopedic Rehab SpecialistsByron
209 S Union St, Byron, IL 61010
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Health Safety & Environmental Consulting GroupCairo
315 Commercial Ave, Cairo, IL 62914-2115
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Vital Health & Wellness CenterCalumet City
1865 Sibley Blvd, Calumet City, IL 60409-2220
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West Suburban Pain Relief CentersCampton Hills
8N665 Edgewood Rd, Campton Hills, IL 60124
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Rock Valley Physical TherapyCanton
370 N Main St, Canton, IL 61520
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Advanced Physical Therapy ServicesCanton
845 N Main St, Canton, IL 61520-1264
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Advanced Rehab & Sports Medicine ServicesCanton
61 East Side Square, Canton, IL 61520
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Hanes Physical TherapyCanton
486 N Main St, Canton, IL 61520
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SIU Medicine Orthopedics at Carlinville HospitalCarlinville
20733 N Broad St, Carlinville, IL 62626
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Med Plus Physical MedicineCarlyle
18209 Eula Mae Pkwy, Carlyle, IL 62231
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Joyner Therapy ServicesCarmi
108 April Ave, Carmi, IL 62821
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ProRehab Physical Therapy - CarmiCarmi
1706 W Main St, Carmi, IL 62821
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Athletico Physical Therapy - Carol StreamCarol Stream
351 Geneva Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188
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Doctors of Physical TherapyCarol Stream
26W228 Geneva Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188-2240
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Accelerated Rehabilitation CentersCarol Stream
503 Thornhill Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188
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Illinois Back InstituteCarol Stream
640 E St Charles Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188
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Midwest Rehabilitation InstituteCarol Stream
640 E St Charles Rd, Carol Stream, IL 60188-2600
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Illinois Back InstituteCarol Stream
640 E Saint Charles Rd Ste 206, Carol Stream, IL 60188-2634
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Athletico Physical TherapyCarpentersville
62 S Kennedy Dr, Carpentersville, IL 60110
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Athletico Physical Therapy - West DundeeCarpentersville
200 S Western Ave, Carpentersville, IL 60110
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ATI Physical TherapyCarpentersville
27 S Western Ave Unit B, Carpentersville, IL 60110
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Maxicare Physical Therapy & WellnessCarpentersville
2152 N Randall Rd, Carpentersville, IL 60110
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Maxicare Physical Therapy & WellnessCarpentersville
2152 S Randall Rd, Carpentersville, IL 60110
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Alton Physical TherapyCarrollton
314 Fifth St, Carrollton, IL 62016
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Athletico Physical TherapyCary
732 Northwest Hwy, Cary, IL 60013
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Cary Physical TherapyCary
2615 3 Oaks Rd Ste 1a, Cary, IL 60013-6123
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Tryba Physical Therapy, Llc.Cary
600 Industrial Dr Ste D, Cary, IL 60013-1952
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Champion Fitness Physical TherapyCasey
1300 E Rte 40, Casey, IL 62420
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Outpatient Physical Therapy at SSM Health - Centralia WestCentralia
1445 W. Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801
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Athletico Physical TherapyChannahon
25520 Pheasant Ln M, Channahon, IL 60410
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Newsome Physical TherapyChannahon
25445 S Pheasant Ln #H, Channahon, IL 60410
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Carle Physical Therapy ServicesCharleston
5731 Park Rd, Charleston, IL 61920-9466
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Magelitz Clinic Conservative MedicineChatham
348 Williams Ln, Chatham, IL 62629
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St. John's TherapyCareChatham
125 Plummer Blvd, Chatham, IL 62629
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ApexNetwork Physical TherapyChester
2323 Old Plank Rd, Chester, IL 62233
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Hanger Orthopedic GroupChicago Heights
365 W 14th St, Chicago Heights, IL 60411-2442
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Premier Physical TherapyChicago Heights
20919 Western Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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Avamere RehabChicago Heights
345 Dixie Hwy, Chicago Heights, IL 60411-1757
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All American Physical TherapyChicago Ridge
9830 S Ridgeland Ave #3, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
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Lexington Health Care Center of Chicago RidgeChicago Ridge
10300 Southwest Hwy, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415-1426
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Chicago Ridge Physical TherapyChicago Ridge
10255 Southwest Hwy, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415-1350
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Institute Of Physical Medicine And RehabilitationChillicothe
120 N 4th St Ste B, Chillicothe, IL 61523-2050
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Ultimate Therapeutic SolutionsChristopher
4343 IL-14, Christopher, IL 62822
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La Clinica SC Injury SpecialistsCicero
5832 W Cermak Rd, Cicero, IL 60804
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Liberty Physical Therapy and RehabilitationCicero
2206 S Austin Blvd, Cicero, IL 60804
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First Physical TherapyCicero
5610 Cermak Rd, Cicero, IL 60804
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Full Circle Physical TherapyClarendon Hills
140 Burlington Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514-1203
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River Valley Physical Therapy Spine and Joint CenterClifton
341 S Main St, Clifton, IL 60927
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Warner Hospital Physical TherapyClinton
408 W South St, Clinton, IL 61727
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Ivy Rehab Physical TherapyClinton
204 E Washington St, Clinton, IL 61727-1715
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Thrive KIDS Pediatric TherapyCoal City
3002 E Division St, Coal City, IL 60416-9486
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Rock Valley Physical Therapy - Coal ValleyCoal Valley
301 W. 1st Ave, Coal Valley, IL 61240
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Allie Born, LMT, CCTColfax
105 S Center St, Colfax, IL 61728-8954
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Athletico Physical Therapy - CollinsvilleCollinsville
1140 Collinsville Crossing Blvd, Collinsville, IL 62234
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ATI Physical TherapyCollinsville
1071 Collinsville Crossing Blvd, Collinsville, IL 62234-1883
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Collinsville Physical Therapy & WellnessCollinsville
109 Lanter Ct, Collinsville, IL 62234-6124
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SSM Health Physical TherapyCollinsville
101 United Dr Ste 100, Collinsville, IL 62234
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Apexnetwork Physical Therapy - CollinsvilleCollinsville
1095 Belt Line Rd Ste 400, Collinsville, IL 62234-4489
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ApexNetwork Physical TherapyColumbia
200 Admiral Trost Dr Suite 2, Columbia, IL 62236
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Athletico Physical TherapyColumbia
1050 Admiral Weinel Blvd, Columbia, IL 62236
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ATI Physical TherapyColumbia
1000 Eleven South Ste 1B, Columbia, IL 62236
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Columbia Physical TherapyColumbia
816 S Main St #1, Columbia, IL 62236
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SSM Health Physical TherapyColumbia
880 Columbia Cntr, Columbia, IL 62236-2567
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Columbia Rehab SpecialistsColumbia
100 N Main St, Columbia, IL 62236-1702
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ATI Physical TherapyCountry Club Hills
4131 167th St, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-2035
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Body Crush Physical TherapyCountry Club Hills
4071 183rd St, Country Club Hills, IL 60478
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ATI Physical TherapyCountryside
705 W Plainfield Rd Ste 1, Countryside, IL 60525
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Perform Physical TherapyCountryside
7023 Willow Springs Rd, Countryside, IL 60525
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Workright Physical TherapyCountryside
6555 Willow Springs Rd, Countryside, IL 60525
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Next Step Physical TherapyCountryside
919 W 55th St, Countryside, IL 60525
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Dan King Therapy ServicesCountryside
7061 Willow Springs Rd, Countryside, IL 60525-4730
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Advanced PhysiciansCrest Hill
16101 S Weber Rd, Crest Hill, IL 60403-8812
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ATI Physical TherapyCrest Hill
1701 N Larkin Ave, Crest Hill, IL 60403
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Priority You Physical Therapy And WellnessCrest Hill
20660 Caton Farm Rd Unit A, Crest Hill, IL 60403-1201
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Three Point HealthcareCrest Hill
1695 Plainfield Rd, Crest Hill, IL 60403
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Kids In MotionCrestwood
4721 W Midlothian Turnpike, Crestwood, IL 60445
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L & R Rehab ServicesCrestwood
4737 138th St, Crestwood, IL 60418-4901
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Independence Physical TherapyCrete
1397 Main St, Crete, IL 60417
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Fyzical Danville ILDanville
3815 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832
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ATI Physical TherapyDarien
7511 Lemont Rd Ste 204, Darien, IL 60561
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Precision Physical Therapy Specialists, PLLCDarien
8192 S Cass Ave, Darien, IL 60561
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ATI Physical TherapyDiamond
2595 E Division St, Diamond, IL 60416
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Dixon Physical TherapyDixon
841 N Galena Ave, Dixon, IL 61021-1568
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Orthopedic Rehab Specialists Of DixonDixon
841 N Galena Ave Ste 300, Dixon, IL 61021-1568
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Synergy Therapeutic GroupDu Quoin
12 S Division St, Du Quoin, IL 62832
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Midwest Performance RehabDurand
426 N Center St, Durand, IL 61024
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ATI Physical TherapyDwight
108 Watters Dr, Dwight, IL 60420
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Select Rehap DwightDwight
300 E Mazon Ave, Dwight, IL 60420
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Rosewood Physical Therapy LtdEast Alton
131 N Bellwood Dr Ste C, East Alton, IL 62024-2088
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ApexNetwork Physical TherapyEast Gillespie
607 Litchfield Rd, East Gillespie, IL 62033
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Trinity Outpatient Rehabilitation ServicesEast Moline
465 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL 61244-4004
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Athletico Physical TherapyEast Peoria
1 Eastside Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611
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Athletico Physical Therapy - Germantown Hills-MetamoraEast Peoria
123 Spring Creek Rd, East Peoria, IL 61611
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Athletico Physical TherapyEdwardsville
1047 Century Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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Fitness 4 Life Physical TherapyEdwardsville
219 2nd Ave Ste C, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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FYZICAL Therapy & Balance CentersEdwardsville
219 2nd Ave Ste C, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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SSM Health Physical TherapyEdwardsville
219 E Vandalia St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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SSM Health Physical Therapy - Edwardsville/Glen CarbonEdwardsville
2133 S State Route 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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ApexNetwork Physical TherapyEdwardsville
2 Sunset Hills Professional Ctr, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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Effingham Pelvic Health & WellnessEffingham
101 W Evergreen Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
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Rehabilitation and Performance InstituteEffingham
1301 W Evergreen Ave #1a, Effingham, IL 62401
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Hshs St. Anthony's Physical Rehabilitation & WellnessEffingham
1301 N Maple St, Effingham, IL 62401-1779
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ProRehab Physical & Occupational Therapy - EffinghamEffingham
1302 Avenue of Mid-America, Suite 4, Effingham, IL 62401
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InLine Physical TherapyEffingham
102 Greenview Dr, Effingham, IL 62401
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Effingham Physical Therapy CenterEffingham
202 W Cedar Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
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Athletico Physical TherapyElburn
1053 N Main St #200, Elburn, IL 60119
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ATI Physical TherapyElk Grove Village
925 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-3672
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Center For Physical TherapyElk Grove Village
901 Biesterfield Rd Ste 306, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-7324
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Doctors of Physical TherapyElk Grove Village
80 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Midwest Physical TherapyElk Grove Village
1000 Wellington Ave #8, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Pt Solutions Of Elk Grove At Physicians Immediate CareElk Grove Village
1420 Busse Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-5324
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Total Body Diagnostics: Holistic Health & Longevity SolutionsElk Grove Village
832 E Higgins Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1551
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Healthy Arts Physical TherapyEureka
120 N Main St, Eureka, IL 61530
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Core Fitness and Physical TherapyEvergreen Park
2940 W 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805-2408
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Athletico Physical TherapyEvergreen Park
2500 W 94th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
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Maximum Rehabilitation Services, LtdEvergreen Park
2959 W 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805-2409
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Premier Physical TherapyEvergreen Park
3900 W 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
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Physiotherapy AssociatesEvergreen Park
9826 S Western Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
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Physical Therapy ProvidersEvergreen Park
3835 W 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805-2020
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ATI Physical TherapyFairbury
902 E Oak St Ste 3, Fairbury, IL 61739
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Turning Point TherapiesFairbury
215 W Locust St, Fairbury, IL 61739
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Athletico Physical TherapyFairview Heights
5300 N Illinois St #101, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
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Athletico Work Center - Fairview HeightsFairview Heights
13 Executive Dr #18, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
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ATI Physical TherapyFlora
815 N Main St, Flora, IL 62839
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Apexnetwork Physical TherapyFlora
20 Industrial Park, Flora, IL 62839-9700
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Athletico Physical TherapyFlossmoor
19801 Governors Hwy #100, Flossmoor, IL 60422
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Ingalls Memorial HospitalFlossmoor
19550 Governors Hwy, Flossmoor, IL 60422-2125
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Ridge Orthopedic And Rehab Specialists ScFlossmoor
19550 Governors Hwy, Flossmoor, IL 60422-2125
BEFORE YOU GO
Prepare for physical therapy
Practical guides for comparing options, preparing questions and confirming arrangements directly.
Prepare for an evaluation
Prepare the records, everyday goals and practical questions that can make an initial physical therapy visit easier to follow.
Read the guide
Plan clothes and footwear
Ask about clothing, shoes and changing facilities, and pack a small folder of documents for your physical therapy appointment.
Read the guide
Understand PT and OT
Compare the roles of physical and occupational therapy, understand their overlap and prepare clear questions about the service you have been offered.
Read the guide