RESPORT’s sports physical therapy in Chicago gets you out of pain and back to the activities you love — without settling for downtime. Our physical therapists in Old Town build active rehab plans that restore movement, rebuild strength, and keep injuries from coming back.
Active rehabilitation means you do the work, with expert coaching. Instead of only having treatments done to you, our physical therapists guide and cue you through targeted movements that retrain muscles and restore healthy joint motion.
Patients come to us from Old Town, Lincoln Park, the Gold Coast, and across Chicago. Whether you’re chasing a comeback or a new personal best, we’re here to help you move stronger, faster, and more efficiently.
Our sports physical therapy programs are built for:
By working as one integrated team, we help many patients avoid surgery. If you need a specialist or physician, we’ll coordinate with them for you.
Physical therapy gets you moving well again and keeps you that way. It combines targeted exercise with education so you understand what’s driving your pain and how to prevent it.
Your physical therapist tailors every exercise to your body and goals. The focus is on three things: strength, flexibility, and endurance.
Each technique below is chosen to get you a specific result. Some are hands-on treatments from your therapist; others are exercises you’ll do yourself.
Your plan also includes a home exercise program, so your progress continues between visits.
Whether you’re an athlete or just want to move better, we’ve helped hundreds of patients find relief. Our physical therapy can help with:
You’ll leave your first visit with a clear plan and, often, your first treatment. Here’s how it works.
Your physical therapist will:
Treatment may start the same day and can include:
We also offer chiropractic care and massage therapy. They’re not always needed, but your therapist may recommend them to accelerate your progress.
What to wear: Workout clothes that let us reach the treatment area easily. Wear sneakers if your plan includes high-impact movement.
You get honest, effective care with results you can feel. Our physical therapists and chiropractors work side by side, so your plan draws on both from day one.
That integrated physical therapy and chiropractic model is rare in Chicago. It means fewer handoffs, one shared plan, and a team focused on helping you perform at your best, pain-free.
Our clinic is at 1221 N. LaSalle Dr. in Old Town, a short trip from Lincoln Park, River North, and the Gold Coast. Early-morning and evening appointments fit around work and training.
The right rehab after a sprain or strain gets you back faster and lowers your risk of re-injury. Rest helps at first, but physical therapy completes the recovery.
Your physical therapist assesses your injury and combines hands-on care, stretching, and stability work. The final phase reintroduces the movements your sport or daily life demands.
Recover from surgery with less pain and more confidence. Our team designs a progressive program around your surgery site to rebuild strength, flexibility, and stability.
Hands-on therapy and exercise restore movement, while balance work helps prevent falls. Step by step, you return to the activities you love.
You can achieve premium results efficiently by integrating these safe, natural, and noninvasive wellness approaches.
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Studies have shown that there has been an 87% reduction in the need of opioid medication for physical therapy patients.
Dry needling utilizes thin, sterile needles inserted into specific muscles to elicit relaxation and normalize muscle tone.
The needle insertion stimulates blood flow and circulation which can reduce inflammation throughout the muscle.
Our post-surgical physical therapy helps you recover faster and stronger. We create personalized plans to ease pain, improve flexibility, and rebuild strength.
A running technique analysis will assess how your body moves through space, the force of the impact on the ground, and areas where you can improve your form.
Everyone can benefit from looking at how they run and evaluating their movement efficiency.
Our sports rehab program helps athletes recover from injuries and enhance performance through tailored treatment plans, all with the goal to reduce pain, improve flexibility, and strengthen injured areas.
Our approach to physical therapy is comprehensive, addressing the root cause of your pain and optimizing your treatment for your exact needs.
See what our patients are saying about their experience at RESPORT Chiropractic & Physical Therapy
“What an incredible experience. The location, experience, treatment, and general care was top class. Sean is a great human and he understood my symptoms, addressed my needs, and eventually made me feel better”
Niall L.
“The entire RESPORT team is fantastic and super friendly. I have seen Dr. Sean on and off for a number of years and most recently Dr Taylor as well…The new office space is an added bonus, super clean and welcoming!”
Chris L.
“Dr Sean is an excellent chiropractor. He was able to diagnose my severe neck, shoulder and back pains. His adjustments and exercises he prescribed got me back to pain-free health quickly.”
Tom
“Dr. Sean Cooney is a wonderful chiropractor & the team provides wonderful rehabilitation guidance including stretches & exercises for both strengthening & tension release.”
Allie L.
“Dr. Sean is the best! His expertise and professionalism are evident from the moment you step into his office.”
Lauren R.
“RESPORT is an excellent practice. I have seen Dr. Sean for several sports related injuries over the years and he has always gotten me back on the field faster than I anticipated. His insights and recommendations have helped improve my overall mobility and function.”
Ryan O.