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

January 2026 patient of the month

“I had a nagging hip injury from diving during a sand volleyball game. I had fairly intense nerve pain that made daily tasks and running difficult. I knew I needed PT to meet my training goals and prepare for my first 100-mile ultramarathon. I worked with Rob on hip strength and flexibility, and after about two months, I was running pain-free and continuing my training. To finish out my PT, Jake performed a running analysis and highlighted areas to improve my form and efficiency. With their help, I completed the Tunnel Hill 100 Mile Ultramarathon in 22:19, finishing 58th out of 330 entrants!” — Dan

Clinic: Lake St. Louis, MO

2025 Patient Stories:

Mia Aiello Knee Rehab Newport News, VA	Claire Mackevicius Endurance Rehab Chicago, IL	Bonnie D’Ulisse Dizziness Tunkhannock, PA

Ja’Ya Rogers Achilles tendinitis Grosse Pointe, MI	Alicia Stromme Work Conditioning Bloomingdale, IL	Adriana Tronco ACL Rehab Chicago, IL

Michael Duprey Plantar Fasciitis Dearborn, MI	Braelyn Clark Knee Rehab Norwalk, IA	Miralee Fosha Mobility Dallas, TX

Emma Nutter Endurance Rehab Chicago, IL	Maddie Kurrus Hip Rehab Gretna, NE	Erina Ueda Performing Arts Rehab Chicago, IL

2024 Patient Stories:

William Heckinger Balance/Strength Hanover Park, IL	David Mazzier Wrist Injury St. Peters, MO	Judy Maneval Knee Replacement Hawley, PA

John Shafer Knee Replacement Ravenswood, IL	Michelle Stewart Meniscus Surgery Chicago, IL	Fonsa Brody Occupational Therapy Dallas, TX

Matt Powers Leg Pain Chicago, IL	Rowan Reyes Ankle Sprain Grand Rapids, MI	Mark Diamond Upper Extremity Battle Creek, MI

Philip Werner Back Pain Phoenix, AZ	Kristen Trukova Knee Surgery Gurnee, IL	Alex Baker Endurance Brownsburg, IN

2023 Patient Stories:

Mary Beth Stout Shoulder Surgery Monee, IL	Tony Simpkins Pelvic Health Therapy Pickerington, OH	Ron And Carolyn Schwarz Rotator Cuff/Knee Butler Hill, MO

William Moore Shoulder Dislocation Commerce Township, MI	Alison Frandsen Labral Tear McFarland clinic	Steven Reynolds Nerve Disorder (NMO) Dayton, OH

Ava English Labral Tear Mount Pleasant, IA	Annie Welch Concussion Niles, IL	Felicia Walden Surgery/Pain Zionsville, IN

Timothy Voss Shoulder Pain Des Plaines, IL	Annette Shambaugh Lumbar Stenosis Stow, OH	Sara Foster Occupational Therapy Fenton, MO