Go into surgery stronger. Come out ahead.
Prehab builds strength, motion, and confidence before your operation, and research links it to smoother, faster recoveries afterward.
Prehab is for you if…
The weeks before surgery are an opportunity. Let's use them.
- You have surgery scheduled in the coming weeks or months
- You want the smoothest possible recovery
- You're losing strength while you wait
- You want to know exactly what recovery will look like
- Your surgeon suggested getting stronger first
- You're hoping to avoid surgery if progress is possible
The best recovery starts before surgery.
The stronger and more mobile you are walking into the operating room, the better your starting point walking out. Prehab builds the strength, range of motion, and movement habits your recovery will draw on.
It also takes the fear out of what comes next. You'll learn the exercises, meet the team, and know the plan, so after surgery you're not starting from scratch, you're picking up where you left off.
Ready for surgery, ready for recovery.
What prehab includes.
Baseline strength & mobility
We measure where you are and build targeted strength and motion so you start recovery ahead.
Learn your rehab early
You'll practice your post-op exercises now, so nothing about recovery feels unfamiliar.
Home & recovery planning
Practical preparation for the first weeks after surgery, from setup at home to realistic expectations.
A team that already knows you
Your post-surgical rehab continues with the same clinic and the same familiar faces.
No referral needed. Most insurance accepted.
In Illinois you can start physical therapy without a doctor's referral, so there's nothing standing between you and relief. We accept most major plans and offer self-pay options. Not sure about your coverage? We'll check it for you before your first visit.
What to expect, start to finish.
Here's exactly what your first visit looks like.
We listen first
We start with your history, your symptoms, and the goals that matter to you.
We find the cause
We look at how your whole body moves to find what's driving your pain, not just where it hurts.
You leave with a plan
A hands-on treatment plan built around your body and your life, and a therapist who stays with you the whole way.
Getting you ready for…
The same care at every clinic.
Every therapist on our team is trained in the entirety of the kinetic chain. That means we look at how your whole body moves, not just the part that hurts, and treat the cause instead of the symptom. Your care is tailored to your needs at our participating clinics.
One proven approach
The same hands-on, whole-body approach guides every plan we build.
One standard, every clinic
Every clinic is held to the same standard, set by therapists with advanced training in how the body moves.
A team that knows you
You'll see the same faces at your home clinic, people who know your name and your goals.
You're in good hands.
"I highly recommend Sports & Ortho. They have an amazing team that always goes above and beyond to give you the best care. I am confident to go to back to training martial arts and my shoulder feels better now than before my surgery."
"I went to Travis and Erin At Sauganash Sports and Ortho before my Surgery for meniscus tears in both knees. They have been great."
Pre-surgical PT, answered.
Does prehab really make a difference?
How many weeks of prehab do I need?
Could prehab help me avoid surgery?
Is prehab covered by insurance?
Do I need a referral?
Care near you.
Pre-Surgical PT (Prehab) is available at these clinics. Choose a location to meet the team and request an appointment.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Tell us a little bit about yourself and what's bothering you. You'll hear from us within one business day to get you scheduled.
- No Referral Needed
- Most Major Insurances Accepted
- Appointments Within 48 to 72 Hours