Physical Therapy in Chicagoland
One-on-One Sports PT built for you
At Core Sport, every PT session is one-on-one with your physical therapist for the full hour. No aides, no shared time, no generic protocols. Just a plan built around your injury, your goals, and your sport.
What Sets Core Sport Physical Therapy Apart
Core Sport PT runs on three pillars: one-on-one time with your PT every session, plans built around your sport and injury history, and progress tracking through VALD technology. Using cutting-edge VALD technology, we measure strength, power, balance, and movement asymmetries to identify deficits that may not be visible during a traditional evaluation.
One-on-One Every Session
Every session at Core Sport is you and your PT for the full hour. No aides, no shared time. The same therapist stays with you from first visit to last.
Customized for Your Sport
Your plan is built around your sport and how you move. No generic protocols. From eval through return-to-sport testing, it adapts as you progress.
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VALD-Powered Clearance
VALD measures strength, symmetry, and power throughout your recovery. When your numbers hit the readiness standard, we clear you to return to sport with confidence.
What Brings Athletes and Active Adults to Our Clinics
Most of these conditions share a root-cause thread. One-on-one care, a thorough evaluation, and a plan built around how you actually move and compete is what produces lasting results.
Knee pain and ACL rehabilitation
Shoulder injuries and post-surgical rehab
Foot and ankle pain and instability
Hip pain and strength deficits
Neck pain and cervicogenic headaches
Elbow pain and overuse injuries
Tendinopathy and chronic overuse conditions
Your Path From Injury to Peak Performance
Call or Contact Us
Call or submit the contact form to schedule your initial evaluation at either the Evergreen Park or Downers Grove location.
Your Evaluation
Your physical therapist performs a thorough one-on-one evaluation and builds a customized treatment plan focused on returning you to full activity.
Return to Sport
Progress through your treatment plan and into performance training until you return to your sport stronger than before.
Visit us
No matter the location, you'll get the same quality care from our team.
Athletes Across Chicagoland Share Their Results
Hear from athletes and active adults across Chicagoland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about physical therapy at Core Sport? Here are the most common ones we hear from new patients.
Do I need a referral to start PT?
No physician's referral is required to begin physical therapy at Core Sport. You can contact us directly to schedule your initial evaluation. At your eval, your physical therapist will assess your injury, discuss your goals, and build a customized treatment plan. Most patients are ready to begin treatment at their first or second visit.
Do you take insurance?
Core Sport is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. Self-pay patients are welcome, and we can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement if you have a different insurer. We recommend contacting your insurance provider before your first visit to confirm your benefits and any cost-sharing that may apply.
Will I work directly with a physical therapist?
Yes. Every session at Core Sport is one-on-one with your physical therapist for the full treatment hour. We do not delegate care to aides or assistants and we do not double-book patients. The therapist who evaluates you is the same one who treats you throughout your entire plan of care.
Is Core Sport only for competitive athletes?
Not at all. Core Sport treats patients across all activity levels, from youth and collegiate athletes to recreational adults and anyone looking to move better and stay active. If you are dealing with pain, recovering from surgery, or trying to stay ahead of injury, we are built to help you reach your specific goals.
What is VALD testing, and do I need it?
VALD is a performance technology platform that objectively measures strength, symmetry, and power output during your recovery. For athletes with a return-to-sport goal, VALD removes the guesswork from clearance decisions. Your physical therapist will determine whether VALD testing is the right fit for your plan.
Still have questions?
Reach out and we'll be more than happy to assist.
Ready to Start? We're Here for You
One-on-one PT, no referral required, BCBS PPO accepted. Take the first step toward getting back to what you love.
