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Soccer & Football

Built for the athletes who cut, sprint, and collide.

Specialized care for soccer and football players, from hamstrings and groins to ACL recovery, with return-to-play testing that proves you're ready.

A Sports & Ortho therapist working with a field athlete on return to play
Who this is for

This program is for you if…

Club, high school, college, or Sunday league.

Our approach

Field sports punish weak links.

Cutting, sprinting, and contact expose whatever your body has been hiding. A hip that doesn't control rotation becomes a groin strain. A quiet strength gap becomes the hamstring pull that ends your season.

We find those links before or after they fail, rebuild them, and then test you against the real demands of your sport, speed, cutting, and impact, so your return is earned, not guessed.

How we help

From sidelined to unstoppable.

How we get you back on the field.

Injury rehab

Hands-on treatment for hamstrings, groins, knees, and ankles, aimed at the root cause.

ACL & post-surgical recovery

Full pathway care from surgery to sport, coordinated with your surgeon.

Explore ACL rehab →

Speed & cutting mechanics

Sprint, deceleration, and change-of-direction training that protects you at full speed.

Return-to-play testing

Objective benchmarks so you go back when your body is truly ready.

Insurance & getting started

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.

Your first visit

What to expect, start to finish.

Here's exactly what your first visit looks like.

1

We listen first

We start with your history, your symptoms, and the goals that matter to you.

2

We find the cause

We look at how your whole body moves to find what's driving your pain, not just where it hurts.

3

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.

Common field-sport injuries

What we treat.

One team, one standard

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. You get that same care at all 10 of our 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.

Results that speak

You're in good hands.

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Tony S.
★★★★★

"Marie Salvador was phenomenal and friendly. She helped with our soccer team as well. Amy also was so great"

H
Hannah F.
★★★★★

"Have worked with Emily for a few months and she is great. She comes to our soccer practices/games and is always punctual and reliable. Super friendly and very professional."

Good questions

Soccer & football rehab, answered.

How soon after a hamstring pull should I come in?
Right away. Early guided loading beats rest for hamstrings, and it's the best predictor of not re-pulling it.
Why do my ankle sprains keep happening?
Usually because the first one never got fully rehabbed. Residual weakness and balance deficits set up the next sprain, and both are fixable.
Do you do ACL return-to-play testing?
Yes. Objective testing at milestones is central to how we return athletes to cutting sports.
Do you work with youth teams?
Yes, we care for club and school athletes regularly and communicate with coaches when helpful.
Do I need a referral?
For most plans, no. Illinois direct access lets you book directly with us. Medicare and workers' comp do require a referral, and we'll confirm your coverage before your first visit.
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  • Most Major Insurances Accepted
  • Appointments Within 48 to 72 Hours

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