Dynamic Physical Therapy Chicago

Dynamic Physical Therapy Chicago Dynamic Physical Therapy is an independent, hands on, physical therapy clinic that focuses on one-on-one care to help you achieve your goals.

Dynamic Physical Therapy is a concierge style clinic that focuses on one-on-one care for a 1 hour session. We treat all musculoskeletal disorders including sports rehabilitation, pre/post surgical and pelvic floor therapy. We use a hands on approach including manual techniques and tailored exercises that fit your specific needs to return back to full function and sport.

For athletes, single leg calf strength is non-negotiable. 🏃‍♀️Every sprint, cut, jump, landing, and change of direction ...
05/29/2026

For athletes, single leg calf strength is non-negotiable. 🏃‍♀️

Every sprint, cut, jump, landing, and change of direction happens one leg at a time — which means your calves need to be strong enough to absorb force, create power, and stabilize the ankle independently.

Weakness or asymmetry in single leg calf strength can impact performance and increase stress throughout the kinetic chain, often contributing to issues like Achilles pain, shin splints, plantar fascia irritation, knee pain, or recurrent ankle injuries.

Training calves one leg at a time helps improve force production, balance, deceleration control, and overall resilience for sport. Don’t overlook the role your calves play in speed, power, and injury prevention. The foundation matters.

05/27/2026

Back strengthening isn’t just about pulling harder, it’s about how your shoulder blades move.

Your shoulder blades are designed to glide smoothly over your rib cage and gently move toward your spine during pulling movements. When that motion is coordinated well, your back muscles can actually do their job more effectively, helping improve strength, posture, stability, and even reduce unnecessary tension in the neck and shoulders.

Learning how to control scapular movement creates a stronger foundation. A lot of people try to “muscle through” back exercises by shrugging, arching, or gripping through the upper traps instead of allowing the shoulder blades to move naturally. Focus less on pulling with your elbow, and hone in on the shoulder blade moving around the rib cage towards your spine.

05/27/2026

The Internal Rotation RDL is an exercise I love implementing into pelvic floor therapy.

This exercise strengthens the glutes through a lengthened position, enhances hip hinge mechanics, promotes pelvic floor lengthening, and improves pelvic outlet mobility.

05/25/2026

One of the biggest myths about postpartum recovery? That you have to wait 6 weeks before starting pelvic floor therapy. ✨

The truth is, support can begin much sooner. In the early days postpartum, pelvic floor therapy may look less like exercise and more like education, healing, and gentle guidance. We can help with things like breathing, posture, core connection, scar support, bowel and bladder habits, pain management, pressure/heaviness, leaking, and simply helping you feel more confident in your recovering body.

You don’t need to “push through” discomfort or wait until your 6-week checkup to ask questions. Your body starts healing immediately after birth, and having support during that process can make a huge difference in recovery physically and emotionally.

Postpartum care should be proactive, not delayed.

05/22/2026

Pelvic and hip instability can cause problems up the chain in the low back and down the chain in the knees and ankle. This hip stability exercise and progression is a great option for building hip strength when on a single leg - especially important for runners and other athletes.

Holding your breath during exercise might feel like it helps you “brace” harder… but over time, it can create extra pres...
05/22/2026

Holding your breath during exercise might feel like it helps you “brace” harder… but over time, it can create extra pressure where you don’t want it.

When you hold your breath while lifting, straining, or exercising, pressure builds inside your abdomen. That pressure has to go somewhere, often pushing down onto the pelvic floor and increasing stress through the low back.

Over time, this can contribute to:
⚠️ Low back tension or pain
⚠️ Pelvic floor dysfunction
⚠️ Leaking with exercise
⚠️ Core coordination issues

Your core works best when your diaphragm, deep core muscles, and pelvic floor work together with your breathing, not against it.

💨 Exhale during effort.
Your body will thank you.

05/20/2026

Think you just need to “stretch more”? Maybe… maybe not 👇

Here’s the difference:

➡️ Stretching = improving muscle length/flexibility
➡️ Joint mobility = improving how a joint moves with strength and control through it's range of motion

Example: You might be able to touch your toes, but still have limited hip or ankle mobility affecting your squat, gait, posture, and causing underlying symptoms with activity.

Mobility training helps your body move efficiently - not just farther.

That’s why physical therapy focuses on:
✔️ Flexibility
✔️ Joint Mobility
✔️ Stability
✔️ Strength
✔️ Movement quality

Better movement starts with understanding the difference.

05/20/2026

Fix Your Form! 💪

Feel like you could do banded side steps all day long in your workout class? You may need some adjustments to better activate your glutes! Focus on keeping your trunk stable to avoid using momentum, and push with your outer hip to take your side step.

Are you only focusing on pelvic floor muscles in your pelvic floor therapy? You may be missing the bigger picture. Asses...
05/18/2026

Are you only focusing on pelvic floor muscles in your pelvic floor therapy?

You may be missing the bigger picture. Assessing surrounding joints, muscles, and movement patterns can identify key factors that may be contributing to your pelvic floor symptoms.

Surrounding weakness and mobility deficits can have a major impact on how our pelvic floor is able to function day to day. While breath work, connecting to your pelvic floor, and internal work is important, it's only one piece of the puzzle.

Taking a holistic approach, assessing the entire body, and tailoring exercises to get you back to your active lifestyle is our goal at Dynamic Physical Therapy Chicago. Your exercises should progress as you do, and should ready you for the level of intensity you desire in your workouts.

Training for an upcoming race, whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon, puts a lot of stress on your body. While focusi...
05/15/2026

Training for an upcoming race, whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon, puts a lot of stress on your body. While focusing on mileage, speed work, and recovery days is vital, physical therapy can be one of the most valuable tools in your training.

Here’s why 👇

Physical therapists can identify movement patterns, muscle imbalances, or mobility limitations that may increase your risk of injury. Addressing these issues early can help keep you healthy and consistent throughout training.

Every runner is different. Physical therapists provide individualized recommendations based on your goals, training schedule, injury history, and current fitness level.

The goal isn’t just to get to the starting line, it’s to arrive feeling strong, confident, and ready to perform your best on race day.

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220 W Huron Street, Suite 2004
Chicago, IL
60654

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Monday 7am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 7:30pm
Thursday 7am - 7:30pm
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