Smith Physical Therapy+ is dedicated to optimizing your performance and prevent injuries with personalized care from our expert physical therapy team.
You were made to move! At Smith Physical Therapy, we feel that patients deserve more focused time by the therapist because you should be in charge of your recovery. You can expect a full hour of treatment by the physical therapist with a focus on manual therapy. Smith Running Academy believes runners can be smarter by learning proper form to help with technique. Improved understanding of movement
can improve distances and speed, but most of all, it can decrease the risk of injuries. With the use of video analysis, drills, strengthening exercises and flexibility instruction, runners can compete in their next race with improved confidence for better results. Also offering:
* Complimentary Injury Screens
* Injury Prevention Training
* Graston Technique
* Vertigo (Vestibular) Treatment
* Concussion Testing and Treatment
* Headache treatment
* Return to Play Testing (post-operative and post-concussion)
nd post-concussion)
03/31/2025
Our clinic in St. Charles has officially closed its doors after our final week of treatment. We are so grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us, and the friendships we’ve built along the way. While this chapter is closing, our commitment to your health continues. Please take a moment to hear from Denise in the video below as she shares more about this transition.
From all of us at Smith Physical Therapy+, thank you for being part of our journey. Please continue following us Smith Physical Therapy+ Smith Physical Therapy + Aquatic Rehab
Thank you:
St. Charles Park District
Kale Hoyt
Dick Pond Athletics
Core FSN
02/25/2025
As an elite athlete it can be frustrating that medical providers do not understand the demands of your sport. And that "taking a break" isn't always possible.
Seeing a specialist that understands your sports can make the recovery process less stressful and more successful for you.
Our team understands dancers from the perspective of a dancer, a dance instructor and knowledgeable physical therapist.
02/17/2025
Single Leg Overhead Circles is our exercise of the week!
This exercise targets the core, hips, and shoulders. It’s a dynamic movement that challenges stability, balance, and coordination! Here’s some tips to remember when doing this exercise!
1. Focus on maintaining your balance and stability throughout the exercise.
2. Keep your movements controlled and avoid swinging your arms or using momentum to perform the circles.
3. Engage your core muscles throughout the exercise to help stabilize your body.
You were made to move!💪
02/11/2025
02/06/2025
We get it—life is busy. When it’s time to fit in a workout, lacing up and heading out for a run often feels like the easiest choice. But if you want to keep running strong (and injury-free), you need to take care of the body that carries you mile after mile.
Check out our latest blog ➡
If you want to keep running strong (and injury-free), you need to take care of the body that carries you mile after mile.
02/01/2025
When a physical therapist is tasked with helping a hockey player meet the intense demands of the sport, creativity becomes a crucial part of the process. Hockey combines explosive power, agility, balance, and endurance—all while skating at high speeds. For a PT, it’s not just about addressing injuries; it’s about designing an exercise that enhances performance and keeps the athlete in top shape. This is where the T-agility drill with Neurocognitive Blaze Pods comes in.
Read more on the blog ➡
When tasked with helping a hockey player meet the intense demands of the sport, creativity becomes a crucial part of the process.
01/30/2025
Megan Long had the pleasure of being the guest presenter this past Monday at the Dick Pond's Wellness Seminar Series. Megan discussed with runners the benefits and importance of strength training as a runner. Strength training helps with injury prevention, running form and efficiency and speeds recovery time. The runners in attendance had the chance to try out different exercises ideal for the runner. Thank you Dick Pond Athletics
Our physical therapists do more than just help you recover—we’re there every step of the way to help you perform at your absolute best. 🏋️♂️
What can you expect when you meet with us?
✅ Identify your goals
✅ Assess your functional capabilities & limitations
✅ Develop personalized programs
✅ Teach proper biomechanics
✅ Reassess & refine your goals
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Smith Physical Therapy and Running Academy, voted best Physical Therapy in McHenry County 2017-2019, was established in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Smith PT + RA was created because at Smith PT, we feel our patients deserve more. We felt the tri-cities area had an overwhelming need, and should be able to experience this unparalleled style of care as McHenry County has over the past 3 years. You can expect that at each session, your goals and needs are going to be addressed. You can expect we will listen to your story, your triumphs, and your difficulties each time in order to provide the best treatment plan. You can also expect a full hour of treatment with a Doctor of physical therapy focused on manual therapies.
Smith Running Academy believes runners can be smarter by learning proper form to improve technique. We also believe our CrossFit athletes, as well as our runners, should learn and understand movement patterns to assist in improved performance, mechanics, and speed. Most of all, we feel proper technique and mechanics can reduce your risk of injuries. With the use of video analysis, drills, strengthening exercises, accessory work, and mobility/flexibility instructions, athletes can compete in their next race, competition, training distance, and or WOD, with improved confidence for better results.
