Function1st Physical Therapy, LLC

Function1st Physical Therapy, LLC Al Flores, PT, CFCE / Owner. We are an orthopedic outpatient physical therapy clinic specializing in the treatment of the injured worker and athlete.

Add us on facebook, Function1st Physical Therapy, LLC! Due largely to the success of Function1st Physical Therapy’s implementation of OccuPro Software and Functional Capacity Evaluation Certification, Function1st has expanded his practice to include a second clinic where staff members will be OccuPro certified as well. Functional1st Physcial Therapy continues to provide effective comprehensive testing and treatment of the injured worker. Functional1st Physical Therapy is an orthopedic outpatient physical therapy clinic specializing in the treatment of the injured worker and athlete. Function1st is bilingual clinic with clinicians fluent both in Spanish and Polish.

Fun Fact FridayContact us now if you want better coordination and safer movement.
04/10/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Contact us now if you want better coordination and safer movement.

Therapy Thursday ThoughtsFlare-ups commonly reflect short-term increases in sensitivity rather than new injury, especial...
04/09/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Flare-ups commonly reflect short-term increases in sensitivity rather than new injury, especially when strength and movement are improving. A physical therapist can help guide you.
Source: Clinical review, BMJ (Hartvigsen et al., 2018).

Why It Works WednesdayAfter injury, your physical therapist helps guide movement based on symptoms and healing stage. Th...
04/08/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

After injury, your physical therapist helps guide movement based on symptoms and healing stage. This helps rebuild confidence during activity.
✅ Tip: Early movement should match how your body feels today.

04/07/2026

Hip discomfort can show up in many ways, from a dull ache in the groin to soreness along the outer hip or stiffness after sitting.

Happy Easter!From all of us at the clinic, enjoy a wonderful day filled with happiness and celebration!
04/05/2026

Happy Easter!

From all of us at the clinic, enjoy a wonderful day filled with happiness and celebration!

Fun Fact FridayContact our clinic to keep your joints moving smoothly.
04/03/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Contact our clinic to keep your joints moving smoothly.

Therapy Thursday ThoughtsProlonged rest often leads to stiffness and weakness, while appropriate movement supports heali...
04/02/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Prolonged rest often leads to stiffness and weakness, while appropriate movement supports healing and long-term recovery. A physical therapist can help guide you.
Source: Systematic review, Spine journal (van Tulder et al., 2006).

Why It Works Wednesday Your physical therapist may look at how daily routines relate to spine pain flare-ups. Some peopl...
04/01/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist may look at how daily routines relate to spine pain flare-ups. Some people find small adjustments help manage discomfort during the day.
✅ Tip: Comfort and variety matter more than holding one position.

Fun Fact FridaySee one of our therapists if you think you need core muscle strengthening.
03/27/2026

Fun Fact Friday

See one of our therapists if you think you need core muscle strengthening.

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7421 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL
60634

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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