Sports focused physical therapy & performance training in Algonquin, IL
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Testimonials from our Patients
With today’s sports culture experiencing injuries at epidemic proportions especially the overhead athlete, it is comforting to know clinicians like Kathy exist. Since a diagnosis does not really determine treatment, Kathy understands that every injury is unique to each individual. Starting with the nervous system, to movement capacity, to previous injury, to stress, and sleep; Kathy has her finger on all things involved in true healing at the source and preventing injuries from occurring in the first place.
-Dr. Tommy John
Tyler D.
High School / Collegiate Baseball
Following my hip arthroscopic surgeries, Kathy created an excellent sport specific intervention plan to get me back to playing collegiate baseball again. She integrated many unique exercises that were related to baseball such as drop step fly ball drills, lateral agility drills (Ladder, Hurdles, Cones), and explosive plyometric exercises. My overall goal was to start participating in fall baseball practice after I underwent the hip surgeries that previous February and March. Kathy was able to help me accomplish this goal and I am thankful that she was my physical therapist through the entire rehabilitation process.
Andrew H.
Collegiate Baseball
My son went through a growth spurt and the ligament connecting his elbow and growth plate became inflamed. He is a pitcher and it effected his pitching. After working with Kathy, and Kathy communicating with his pitching coach, Andrew is back to pitching as well as he had before the growth spurt. He even threw a shutout!
Garret S.
Lacrosse - University of Dubuque
I would highly recommend Athletic Edge and Wellness. My son had a sports injury on his injury which involved surgery. The therapy after surgery was exceptionall, he was back on the field and ready to play in a short time. Kathy was very professional and thorough, she pushed and guided him with exercises to do at home.
Ally R.
Gymnast
Going through rehab, I was very nervous to go back to the sport of gymnastics. With it being such a high impact sport, I knew I had to do many drills in preparation for my return. I worked directly with Kathy doing exercises not only in my foot, but my entire leg and body. I remember the day, I could finally get up on my toes on my injured leg. Once I started seeing the change, I believed the work I was doing in PT would allow me to return to gymnastics. It lead me to me receiving a national medal by the end of the of my senior year. Hard work pays off!
Emma E.
Travel Soccer
Kathy has worked on both my son for baseball and my daughter for soccer. She is extremely knowledgebale in what she does. They came in with injuries that were keeping them from playing to their full potential. Kathy worked with them on proper exercises and stretches while focusing on healing the injured area. They are both back to doing what they love stronger than ever. I would highly recommend Kathy!
Tyson P.
Jacobs Football
Kathy worked with my son who had to have ankle surgery last year prior to his high school senior football season. She played an invaluable role in getting him ready to be able to start the season. Kathy understands the student athletes and what motivates them. She relates to them. Kathy is very passionate about what she does and genuinely cares!
Chase O.
Gymnast
Kathy Rocks! My son is thirteen years old and was undergoing great pain in his knees due to growing, plus the wear and tear of being a gymnast. Kathy's assessment and her treatment along with her knowledge of the sport put my son back on track. We plan on as a family bringing him back to Kathy bi-monthly for reevaluation and maintenance treatment. The best is her ability to connect with her patients. My son found deep value with his time with Kathy and looks forward to going back.
Brendon P.
Soccer
I had hamstring issues for a while due to soccer and nothing I did was helping my healing process. I then went to Athletic Edge and Wellness and Kathy was awesome and very professional. This was my first experience with physical therapy but it was good I would definitely recommend using her.
Ginny S.
Weekend Warrior
With various injuries requiring PT and rehab, Kathy has played an important role in diagnosing and treating my family both pre- and post-surgery. Her knowledge, training, professionalism and compassion for her patients in incomparable. Kathy is our trusted PT expert without a doubt. Absolutely recommend calling her for your sports therapy needs.
Tyler S.
High School / Collegiate Baseball
My son was diagnosed with a tear in his ulnar collateral nerve in his elbow. The surgeon wanted to go the conservative route to evaluate how bad the elbow was rather than jumping into surgery. He recommended two months of physical therapy and a return to throwing program assuming my son was free of pain. Kathy developed a comprehensive plan for my son to gain strength back in his damaged elbow. As soon as his strength recovered, Kathy developed a conservative stretching and throwing program. One month later, my son is throwing off a mound again as well as back to hitting. This could not have been accomplished without the care provided by Kathy. She is the ultimate professional. Provided guidance along the process. Simplified what was being told to us by doctors. Simply the best. Would highly recommend Kathy to assist in recovery from any type of sports injury
Jake D.
CG Baseball
Kathy has worked with all 3 of my boys who have been in numerous sports. My oldest son sustained. If it hadn't been for Kathy assessing his injuries and coming up with the proper treatment and care for him he would not have been able to perform to the best of his ability week and lead him to play in the state championship. She also worked with my youngest son who has suffered bouts of elbow pain. Again, with her expertise, she was able to get Jake
Ryan D.
High School / Collegiate Baseball
The best in the business. Kathy never fails me with my recovery process. She knows what she is doing and has helped me with everything from my hamstring and all the way up to my shoulder. Highly recommend going to see her especially if you have a baseball injury. Trust me I’ve been with her since I was in middle school back in 2010 and as I am currently playing in college she’s still my go to person!
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