Smith Physical Therapy+

26/08/2025

We love celebrating ! How does your dog help keep you active?? 🐕 Crystal Lake City Lifestyle

23/08/2025

5 Star Saturday!

22/08/2025

Another grad off to college! Good Luck Audrey at try-outs, you got this!! 🚣‍♀️

20/08/2025

VOLUNTEER CALL!

🚨VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🚨

The Crystal Lake Half Marathon is full of many turns, and we need as many human arrows as possible! If you're willing and able, we'd be forever grateful 😎

Feel free to:
✔bring a friend
✔play music for yourself and the runners
✔cheer on our amazing athletes!
✔join us at our post race party with a slice of pizza, brew, and celebrations🍕🍺

Register ⬇
https://raceroster.com/events/2025/98446/2025-crystal-lake-half-marathon-and-12k/volunteer

19/08/2025

Love tennis or pickleball, but not the aches and pains that come with it?

Check out our latest blog to see how sport-specific care can get you back swinging, serving, and sprinting without pain 👉 https://smithptplus.com/smart-recovery-for-tennis-pickleball-injuries/

18/08/2025

When you go to your primary care doctor to get a physical for clearance for a sport, do they ask about the demands of your sport? Do they check the mobility, strength, and stability of your shoulder if you are a pitcher or thrower? Do they look at your mechanics with squatting and landing to see if you are at risk for an ACL injury when you say you are in contact sports? Do they know the demands on your spine and your feet as a dancer or tumbling athlete?

That’s where a physical therapist comes in. A PT evaluation looks deeper, assessing sport-specific movement, strength, and injury risk. Our goal is to help young athletes perform better, safer, and longer!

18/08/2025

Chronic headaches affect more than 350 million people in the U.S. and they don’t discriminate by age.
From adolescents and teens to adults and seniors, many are left frustrated after doctor visits where tests come back normal, but the pain remains unexplained.

If you or a loved one suffers from frequent headaches, it’s time to take control!

Join us for a free online workshop, open to all ages, where we’ll cover:

-The most common types of headaches, including how migraines are diagnosed neurologically
-Common treatment options and interventions for each type
-Practical steps you can take now to reduce the frequency and severity of your symptoms
-Whether you’re a student, working professional, or retiree, this session is designed to help you better understand and manage your head pain.

September 9: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
https://smithptplus.com/events/headaches-are-a-pain-webinar

14/08/2025

This summer, we were lucky to have Rachel with us! From lending a hand at the Zephyrs junior high running camp 🏃‍♀️ to diving into aquatic therapy 💦 with our team, she embraced every learning opportunity with enthusiasm and curiosity.

In her own words, "It has been so fun getting to spend part of my summer at Smith Physical Therapy+ as an intern. I've learned so much from all the amazing therapists and have had so many great experiences.... Thank you all for letting me be a part of your rehab journey and learn alongside you. You have some amazing therapists taking care of you!"

Thank you for spending part of your summer with us and for being such a positive part of our clinic community. We’re cheering you on all the way! 💙

13/08/2025

Good luck to everyone heading back to school this week! We’re cheering you on for a healthy, happy, and successful year!!

12/08/2025

ACL rehab doesn’t have to mean being stuck on the sidelines. Aquatic therapy provides a low-impact, high-reward environment that helps reduce pain, build strength, and restore confidence!