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 tes

ting 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.

Why it Works WednesdayManaging long-term pain isn't about waiting for perfect comfort before you move. It’s about safely...
06/03/2026

Why it Works Wednesday

Managing long-term pain isn't about waiting for perfect comfort before you move. It’s about safely upgrading what you can do right now so you can get back to your normal daily routine.

06/02/2026

Low back pain is consistently recognized as one of the leading reasons people seek out medical care and miss work, exercise, and daily activities.

Tendon Pain - Healing & Myths ExplainedThat nagging tendon pain? The standard fix - rest and a cortisone shot - can leav...
05/29/2026

Tendon Pain - Healing & Myths Explained

That nagging tendon pain? The standard fix - rest and a cortisone shot - can leave you worse off a year later.

This month's "Dollars and Cents" shows what actually works.
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Therapy Thursday ThoughtsWhen performed appropriately, squats improve knee strength and tolerance rather than causing da...
05/28/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

When performed appropriately, squats improve knee strength and tolerance rather than causing damage. A physical therapist can help guide you.
Source: Clinical review, Sports Medicine (Escamilla, 2001).

Why It Works Wednesday Your physical therapist may look at how joints work together during movement. Improving coordinat...
05/27/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist may look at how joints work together during movement. Improving coordination may help some people move with less discomfort.
✅ Tip: The focus is usable movement, not flexibility goals.

05/26/2026
Fun Fact FridayContact our clinic to check how your joints are working together.
05/22/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Contact our clinic to check how your joints are working together.

Therapy Thursday ThoughtsOccupational research shows people lift with varied techniques without higher injury rates, sug...
05/21/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Occupational research shows people lift with varied techniques without higher injury rates, suggesting strength and adaptability matter more than perfect form. A physical therapist can help guide you.
Source: Occupational study, Applied Ergonomics (Madeleine et al., 2008).

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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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