"What conditions does an Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist treat?"

Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy is used to treat virtually all neuromusculoskeletal conditions and to decrease pain and improve mobility in all areas of the body. The mechanisms of how Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy works are exceeding complex. But, from acute injuries like ankle sprains to chronic pain like that with fibromyalgia, from back pain or neck pain to numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, and from surgery prevention to surgical rehabilitation, Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy has been used successfully across all of these and more. The following is a list of the more common diagnoses and presentations treated with Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy:

Spine Treatment

• Neck Pain

• Upper Back Pain

• Low Back Pain

• Posture Dysfunction

• Pinched Nerve

• Nerve Entrapment

• Muscle Strain or Tear

• Fracture

• Facet Dysfunction

• Instability / Hypermobility

• Bulging / Herniated Disc

• SI Joint Dysfunction

• Pelvic Dysfunction

• Degenerative Disc Disease

• Modic Endplate Change

• Bone Spur

• Stenosis

• Osteoarthritis

• Osteopenia

• Osteoporosis

• Spondylosis

• Spondylolysis

• Spondylolisthesis

• Scoliosis

• Cervical Radiculopathy

• Thoracic Radiculopathy

• Lumbar Radiculopathy

• Sciatica

• Paresthesia/Tingling/Pins

• Numbness

• Rib Dysfunction

• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

• Cervicogenic Headache

• Cervicogenic Dizziness

• Whiplash

Extremity Treatment

• Achilles Tendinitis

• Shoulder Pain

• Elbow Pain

• Wrist Pain

• Arm/Hand Pain

• Hip Pain

• Knee Pain

• Ankle Pain

• Leg / Foot Pain

• Muscle Strain / Tear

• Fracture

• Instability

• Ligament Sprain / Tear

• Meniscus Tear

• Labral Tear

• Tendinitis/Tendinosis

• Osteoarthritis

• Bone Spur

• Impingement

• Bursitis

• Frozen Shoulder

• Tennis Elbow

• Golfer's Elbow

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Piriformis Syndrome

• IT Band Syndrome

• Chondromalacia Patellae

• Patellofemoral Syndrome

• Shin Splints

• Plantar Fasciitis

Other

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• Chronic Pain / Fibromyalgia

• TMJ Dysfunction

• Vertigo/Dizziness / BPPV

• Orthopedic chest / abdominal pain

"What do you mean by a 'Concierge' Physical Therapy Practice?"

While the word "concierge" has different meanings, in this context it refers to personalized one-to-one care 100% of the time and an approach to examination and treatment that revolves around YOUR preferences and goals. Active clients are welcome to contact me between appointments via phone, email, or text to ask for clarification or advice, to schedule appointments, to inquire about insurance benefits, and the like. I insist that 100% of your care and 100% of my customer service is handled directly and exclusively by me.

My Concierge orthopedic manual physical therapy practice humanizes your experience and allows you to be treated the way you want to be treated and where you want to be treated. In other words, I offer my expertise to serve you!

I've chosen the Concierge model for my Practice as it leads to greater client satisfaction, improved outcomes, and faster results. It is the unrivaled choice for educated consumers who place a high value on their health and actively seek the highest quality and expertise available.

"What are your private-pay or cash rates?"

While health insurance, auto insurance, and workers' compensation may be used for Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, some clients elect to pay privately.  Private-pay rates are as follows:

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• $150 due at the time of each 60 min appointment in my office.

• $250 due at the time of each 60 min appointment on location (your home, work, gym, etc) in Naperville.  In addition, non-residents compensate travel at the rate of $150/hr. Please contact me directly to schedule an appointment on location as travel times vary.

For your convenience, acceptable forms of payment include the following:

• Health Savings Account (HSA) cards*

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) cards*

• Zelle transfers

• Cash

• Check

• All major credit cards

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*Many clients prefer to use HSA or FSA cards for Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy as these utilize pre-tax dollars, providing a significant net savings.