Patient Success Stories
Athletico Physical Therapy is dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and personalized service on a daily basis. Patients tell their story best and we wanted to share their successful experiences with everyone. For your chance to be featured on our Patient Stories page, submit your Athletico story!
This Month’s Featured Patient:
“I’m an active musician in the city, performing at various street festivals during the summer. In May 2024, I tore my ACL on stage during a performance. At the time, I didn’t realize how serious the injury was. After receiving the diagnosis, I truly had no idea when—or if—I’d be back on stage.
I had seen so many videos of people documenting their recovery after ACL reconstruction surgery, and to be honest, it really scared me. But I knew surgery was the best option. Once I made that decision, I began physical therapy at Athletico Andersonville South.
I never imagined I’d build such a trusting and valuable relationship with every single person at this clinic. From day one, I never left a session without a smile. The constant support from the Athletico team kept me positive and motivated through every step of recovery.
At six weeks post-op, I was able to perform again—with my knee brace! It was definitely a different experience than I was used to, but I was so grateful to be back on stage so soon. From that point on, I stayed consistent with my sessions and at-home exercises.
Now, almost a year later, I’m back doing what I love. The entire Athletico team came to support me at my most recent show, and it truly reminded me that I wouldn’t be where I am today without them.”
Clinic: Andersonville South, IL
2025 Patient Stories:
Michael Duprey |
Braelyn Clark |
Miralee Fosha |
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Emma Nutter |
Maddie Kurrus |
Erina Ueda |
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2024 Patient Stories:
William Heckinger |
David Mazzier |
Judy Maneval |
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John Shafer |
Michelle Stewart |
Fonsa Brody |
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Matt Powers |
Rowan Reyes |
Mark Diamond |
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Philip Werner |
Kristen Trukova |
Alex Baker |
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2023 Patient Stories:
Mary Beth Stout |
Tony Simpkins |
Ron And Carolyn Schwarz |
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William Moore |
Alison Frandsen |
Steven Reynolds |
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Ava English |
Annie Welch |
Felicia Walden |
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Timothy Voss |
Annette Shambaugh |
Sara Foster |
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2022 Patient Stories:
Julie Nelson |
Jeff Surdej |
Lindsey Cavlovic |
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Marsha Behrens |
Brian Stevens |
Darcy Welsh |
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Bob Marino |
Tiffany Timmermann |
Sami Callihan |
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Sheila Frost |
Nancy Wilson |
Bianca Allor |
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Past Patient Stories:
Laura Jarvis |
Adam White |
Alina Barnett |
Madison Steskal |
Pawan Verma |
Hailey Newill |
Sukanta Majumdar |
Ariane May |
Richard Guzik |
James Bychowski |
Rick Kron |
Armando Trinidad |
Jill LaFreniere |
Mitchell Hahn |
Carolyn Thomas |
Abby Schmidt |
Andrea Weber |
Frank Tomaszewski |
Sara Aitken |
Grace Gau |
Joe Gray |
Sandy Kindred |
August White |
Austin Antoni |
Jennifer Dawson |
Merron Hart |
Austin Farley |
Tess Eckhoff |
Kathy Furteck |
Joseph Weber |
Jan Sinclair |
Karen Krohn |
Janine Renault |
Mekenzie and Karrington Vandermolen |
Thiri Haubrich |
Laura Stonitsch |
Marianne Meeder |
Ashley Barnett |
Steven Huber |
Madison Slattery |
Nora Bestor |
Stephanie Rupp |
Carl Carlson |
Mary Smeltzer |
Brian Kolz |
Michael Ferconio |
Eden Fisher |
Michael Affeldt |
Nicole Harris |
Steve Burton |
Bob Samonski |
Diana Ciepiela |
Gregory Weinstein |
Kendall Schmidt |
Tim Noonan |
Victor Montoya |
Donald Chalmers |
Amy Bishop |
Billy Pirie |
Grace Langston |
Greg Metzler |
Laura Doherty |
Paul Koenig |
Randy Venahaus Elbow Pain Collinsville, IL |
Deborah Feffer |
Donald Wilson |
David Thomson Vertigo/BPPV Northbrook, IL |
Demetrius Baker Knee Replacement Forest City, IA |
Danielle Doucette Ankle Injury Milwaukee, WI |
Glenn Kubek Baseball Injury Bridgeport (Chicago) |
Maike Fink Shoulder Injury Munster, IN |
Anna May Miller Atrial Fibrillation Iowa City, IA |
Valerie Banister Work Injury Monument Circle (Indianapolis) |
Carrie Matczynski Hip Injury South Elgin, IL |
Gina Biernacki Knee Pain Mich. Ave. (Chicago) |
Tom Maag Parkinsons Barrington, IL |
James Strempel ACL Surgery Palatine, IL |
Brooke Bloedorn Hip Pain Milwaukee, WI |