David Reavy, PT, OCS

01/15/2022

If you love what you do you never work a day in your life.

08/12/2021

I am beyond excited to announce that React Physical Therapy won Better Chicago Best Physical Therapy 2021! I am grateful to our Chicago and North Shore communities for the support you continue to show I don't take for granted the world-class React PT team that shows up to bring their best to our patients and bring my vision and to life.

Thank you to my family, friends, and community who support me and allow me to continue to innovate and impact the PT industry and communities. Thank you to everyone who voted for React PT, it's a true honor.

06/15/2021

Proud of the business I started almost 9 years ago! React Physical Therapy is a finalist for ’s Best of 2021! Better’s highlights the best businesses around Chicago and the North Shore, and we need your help to win. Vote for us now at better.net/vote!

Now through June 29th at 5 pm you can vote for React Physical Therapy in the Health and Fitness Category. Thank you for your continued support, we are so grateful for our React PT community!

02/12/2021

01/15/2021

08/11/2020

August marks the 8th Anniversary for React Physical Therapy! 🎉 I formed Reavy Rehab in August 2007. I took my first patient in January 2008 under Reavy Rehab. The name change to React Physical Therapy occurred in August 2012. It’s now been 8 years since we established React Physical Therapy and we now have 6 clinics across the Chicagoland area!
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Thank you to my family, patients and the communities who have been with me along the way and to our React Team, I’m grateful to have such dedicated team members who bring their best to our patients and to the company each day!
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It’s a journey, not a race. Looking forward to what is next.
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07/10/2020

Thank you for the kind words Jason! Getting to utilize the Reavy Method to help my patients find pain relief is always a pleasure!
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"You walk in w/ a limp and pain then walk out in less pain and a smile. No pain no gain. David's unique style and expertise helps people. Many thx David!"

- Jason R., React Physical Therapy West Loop Patient
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07/01/2020

📱 Booking your physical therapy appointments just got easier! Online scheduling is now available at bereact.com and via React Physical Therapy’s page!
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06/25/2020

When I was 18 years old I was hit by a car. My accident left me with an extensive set of injuries including low back pain, thoracic pain, SI pain, and pelvic dysfunction. The accident and the subsequent injuries altered my life path. I was unable to regain my previous level of function through traditional physical therapy, which ultimately challenged me to think beyond my limitations.
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My body was left feeling unbalanced, uncoordinated, and limited for nearly a decade. I understand the frustrations of my patients because I have lived them myself. I know what it is like to feel hopeless and to believe that your abilities may never be as they once were. The accident set me on a lifelong pursuit to understand the body and discover ways to improve upon the fundamental foundations of physical therapy
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I am now 44 years old and have regained all of my previous physical function and more. I work out 6-7 days per week through cycling, HIIT, basketball, sprinting, calisthenics and anything my kids want to play. Getting hit by a car was a blessing and I am grateful that I am able to use my negative experience into a positive for my patients / clients!
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Music: Free Driving
Musician: Reminiscor
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05/29/2020

Seeing my patients’ faces when they realize their body is able change is priceless. My patients excel and exceed their expectations and that is why I enjoy what I do. Don’t suffer with ankle restrictions come see how physical therapy can help you.
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Full Testimonial:
"Dave and team have done a great job working on my ankle. Prior to working with him, I had limited range, strength and stability, along with pain and stiffness. Through his diligent work my ankle has gained strength and stability that I didn't think I would have again. After years of struggling to find someone who knows about how to treat ankle problems, it was wonderful to finally work with Dave and his team."
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-Ryan R., React Physical Therapy West Loop Patient
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05/28/2020

Check out my recommendations along with 6 other knowledgeable trainers on the gear items you need to stock your home gym and work your body to the max in a recent article from

Link 👉🏻 https://gearpatrol.com/2020/05/27/trainers-home-gym-gear-essentials/

04/28/2020

Pelvis is king! I’ve seen first hand how the use of my Reavy Method can change, correct and in some cases, fix scoliosis.
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🔸My Experience:
Improvement has occurred with several of my own Scoliosis patients I’ve treated here at React. In a 60 year old patient I’ve seen scoliosis improve (somewhat reverse) with my patient’s curve going from 58 deg to 48 deg, and my 10 year old patient went from 28 deg to 8 deg!
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🔸How is this possible?
"Pelvis is King"! You start at the pelvis and you can start to change it. The position of your bones dictate how your muscles work. In Scoliosis patients I see a Sacral that is rotated one direction and stuck there which causes the lumbar spine to rotate the opposite way and then the Thoracic spine counterbalances that which creates that S curve you often see. You put the pelvis back in alignment/neutral and then the spine in neutral; this allows the proper contraction and counterbalance of your muscles. This requires returning the body, both bones and muscles, back to neutral and then having the motor control, strength, and endurance of the muscles to sustain it.
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Congenital scoliosis is a spinal deformity in which a sideways curvature of the spine is caused by a defect present at birth. Congenital scoliosis occurs in only 1 in 10,000 newborns and is much less common than idiopathic scoliosis, which usually becomes evident in adolescence. This means that the way we hold our body/bones dictate how your muscles work. You do it long enough you don't have the strength or motor control to undue it and you become stuck in that position.
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🔸Food for thought:
The question I pose is why does idiopathic (unknown cause) scoliosis occur in adolescence and why does it affect females 10x more than men?

I believe it is muscular development and muscular strength. Men have the ability to develop muscle more than women.
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@ Chicago, Illinois