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Lakeshore Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

in Chicago

, Illinois

Therapist Category: Physical Therapy

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About Lakeshore Physical Therapy

Lakeshore Physical Therapy is a Chicago practice with clinics in Lincoln Park and Lakeview. The website describes a one-on-one model in which patients work directly with a licensed physical therapist at each appointment, with an emphasis on individualized evaluation, continuity of care, and treatment plans that adapt as recovery progresses. The practice says it serves people across life stages, including children and adolescents, older adults, runners and other athletes, people recovering after surgery, and patients seeking support for pelvic floor concerns. Areas highlighted on the site include low back, neck and head, shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, hip, knee, and ankle or foot pain, along with work-related injuries, sports and running injuries, balance and mobility issues, and pelvic floor problems such as pelvic pain, prolapse, postpartum concerns, and bowel or bladder symptoms. Pelvic floor care is noted as being open to all genders.

The clinic presents its care philosophy as patient-centered, hands-on, and education-focused, with attention to injury prevention and long-term self-management. Treatment methods named on the site include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, dry needling, video gait analysis, and modalities such as electrical stimulation and hot and cold treatments. The website also mentions private treatment rooms and a positive, recovery-minded environment. Practitioner profiles identify several members of the clinical team, including Julia Glick, PT, DPT, who is McKenzie Certified and works with a range of orthopedic concerns; Hannah Vasil, PT, DPT; Kate Warshaw, PT, DPT, who has a strong interest in working with runners; Ksenia Mack, PT, DPT, who treats orthopedic and neurological conditions and specializes in pelvic floor rehab, running-related injuries, and Level 1 dry needling; and Sumin You, PT, DPT. Across the site, Lakeshore Physical Therapy positions itself as a practice focused on reducing pain, restoring function, and helping patients return to daily activities, exercise, and sport with greater confidence.

Conditions Treated, Specialties & Treatment Types

Who they treat:

General Family Geriatric Pediatric Postnatal Prenatal

Conditions Treated:

Back Pain and Sciatica Balance Disorders and Vertigo Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Chronic Pain Hip and Pelvic Dysfunction Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions Plantar Fasciitis Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Rotator Cuff Injury Shoulder Impingement Sports Injuries TMJ and Jaw Pain

Clinical Focuses:

Chronic Pain Management Concussion Rehab Geriatric Mobility Manual Therapy and Soft Tissue Care Orthopedic Rehabilitation Pelvic Floor Rehab Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Postural and Ergonomic Correction Spine and Core Stabilization Sports Performance and Injury Prevention Vestibular and Balance Therapy Work Injury Rehab and Workers Comp

Treatment Types:

Core Stabilization Dry Needling Electrical Stimulation (E-Stim and TENS)Ergonomic Training Exercise Prescription Flexibility and Stretching Therapy Heat and Cold Therapy Joint Mobilization Manual Therapy Myofascial Release Posture Retraining Soft Tissue Mobilization

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Contact Details & Directions

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+1 773-270-1898

3101 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Open Hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 08:30 – 19:00

Tuesday: 07:00 – 13:00

Wednesday: 08:30 – 19:00

Thursday: 07:00 – 13:00

Friday: 07:00 – 13:00

Saturday: Closed

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Accessibility & Features:

Appointments recommended Credit cards Debit cards Free street parking Paid parking lot Paid street parking Restroom Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom

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Frequently Asked Questions

The clinic states that physical therapy is a direct access service in Illinois, so a doctor's referral is generally not required. It also notes that some insurance plans may still require a referral, and the front office can help clarify that before the first visit.

Yes. The website says appointments are one-on-one with a licensed physical therapist and that the clinic does not use techs or aides for treatment. It also says patients are scheduled with the same therapist for each visit.

The first visit is described as an initial evaluation that includes a review of the patient's history, discussion of goals, and objective testing such as range of motion and strength. Follow-up visits begin with a progress check-in and continue with exercise and manual treatment based on the plan of care.

The clinic says it accepts most major insurance plans and is Medicare certified. Staff verify benefits before the first appointment and submit claims to the insurance carrier, and the website also says a self-pay option is available for patients who prefer not to use insurance.

According to the FAQ page, sessions are 40 minutes long. The clinic notes that patients often need time to build strength changes and says an initial schedule of two visits per week for six weeks is commonly recommended, with the final timeline shaped during the evaluation.

The website directs patients to contact either the Lincoln Park or Lakeview office to schedule, change, or cancel an appointment. It also includes online booking links on multiple pages.

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