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Prep Performance Center

Proactive health and wellness professionals specializing in physical therapy, injury prevention and sports performance for the athlete.

We work with the weekend warrior, the youth athlete and the adult who is eager to stay active.

11/20/2025

TRX Single-Leg Squat with Med Ball – Quad Activation!

👉 Challenging move – but extremely rewarding…

👉 This drill fires up your quads, glutes, and core while improving single-leg control, balance, and knee stability.

👉 Give this one a try – I think you’re going to love how strong and stable your legs feel!

🎯 Click the link in bio to book your session and train with purpose.

11/18/2025

Unlock tight hips with simple, effective movements that build strength, control, and mobility.

🔥 Hip Airplanes (Quadruped & Standing)
Builds hip stability and teaches clean rotational control.

🦵 Standing Hip Airplane
Strength plus balance for full hip control.

✨ Sidelying Hip Abduction
Strengthens the side glutes for better alignment, stability, and power.

🧘‍♀️ Prone Quad Stretch with Strap
Releases the front of the hip so movement feels easier and lighter.

These moves teach your hips to work the way they’re meant to so you feel smoother, stronger, and more supported every day.

❤️ Share this with a friend who needs to unlock their hips.

🎯 Click the link in our bio to book your appointment at PREP Performance Center.

11/14/2025

The assisted reverse Nordic curl is one of the most effective ways to build long-range quad strength.

This deeper range challenges your quads where they’re usually weakest, giving your knees the stability they need for jumping, sprinting, decelerating, and everyday movement.

It’s a powerful tool for athletes, active adults, and anyone rebuilding strength after injury.

Stronger quads mean better performance, safer joints, and more confident movement in and out of sport.

🎯 Tap the link in bio to book an appointment with us and get a customized plan to support your training and strengthen your knees the right way.

11/10/2025

After ACL surgery, regaining knee motion is only part of the puzzle.

In Phase 2, we focus on building strength in the glutes and hamstrings — two key players in protecting your new ACL and restoring stability.

Here are 4 core exercises we often prescribe to patients during this phase of rehab:

🔹 glute bridge – activates the glutes and builds foundational hip strength
🔹 bridge on swiss ball – challenges pelvic control and core stability
🔹 bridge with abduction + glute band – targets the glute medius to improve knee alignment and reduce valgus collapse
🔹 hamstring curls on swiss ball – develops eccentric hamstring control critical for deceleration and knee protection

These movements help restore your posterior chain, reduce quad dominance, and prepare your body for the demands of higher-level rehab.

Struggling to regain strength or trust in your knee after ACL surgery?

🎯 Book an appointment today to start a personalized recovery plan that gets you back to sport, stronger.

🎯 Comment "KNEE" to download our FREE ACL Knee Flexion Guide to learn the 11 key steps for regaining motion safely.

11/08/2025

Sign up for Youth Performance Training today!

Build strength. Improve speed. Master movement.
Our expert coaches at PREP Performance Center help young athletes perform at their best — on and off the field.
Train with purpose. Compete with confidence.

📍 Chicago & Niles
📞 (773) 609-1847 | (773) 977-2340
📧 info@prepperformancecenter.com

11/06/2025

Dry needling is an advanced physical therapy technique used to reduce pain, release muscle tension, and improve movement quality.

According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), it involves using a thin, sterile needle to target specific muscle areas known as trigger points — tight knots that can cause pain and restrict motion.

Purpose of Dry Needling:
To relieve pain, reduce muscle tightness, and restore functional mobility so you can move and perform at your best.

What Are Trigger Points?
Trigger points are sensitive areas within muscles that may feel tight, sore, or painful when pressed and can even cause pain to radiate elsewhere in the body.

When Is Dry Needling Helpful?
Research shows dry needling can benefit people with:
✔️ Muscle pain and stiffness
✔️ Sports injuries
✔️ Chronic pain conditions
✔️ Reduced range of motion
✔️ Poor posture or movement imbalances

When Should Dry Needling Be Avoided?
It may not be suitable for individuals who are:
❌ Pregnant (in certain areas)
❌ Taking blood thinners or have bleeding disorders
❌ Dealing with skin infections
❌ Highly sensitive or anxious about needles

💬 Think you could benefit from dry needling?

🎯Book an appointment with our physical therapy experts at PREP Performance Center and get back to pain-free movement today.

📞 (773) 609-1847 |

📧 info@prepperformancecenter.com

📍Chicago, IL

11/04/2025

The first few weeks after ACL reconstruction are crucial for long-term success. Phase 1 focuses on reducing swelling, restoring knee motion, and activating your muscles — especially the quads.

Here are 4 essential exercises to begin your recovery the right way:

🔹 Heel Slides – 10x2
🔹 Ankle Pumps – 10x2
🔹 Quad Sets (5 sec hold) – 10x2
🔹 Clamshells – 10x2

✅ Do these daily (unless otherwise instructed by your PT) to kickstart recovery and avoid setbacks.

🎯𝗧𝗮𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝟮𝟬% 𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻-𝘁𝗼-𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗖𝗟 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 — 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿.

📩 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 “𝗔𝗖𝗟” 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜’𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗠 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗟 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 – 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆.

📌 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲, 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂𝗹 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀.

10/31/2025

Doctors of Physical Therapy have been doing this for years.

Thanks to for brining awareness to the topic on 60 mins. He talks about VO₂ max, strength, and muscle mass as key indicators of longevity — DPTs have been assessing these things and prescribing movement medicine long before it was trendy.

👉 Preventative PT = your roadmap to a stronger, longer life.

The sad thing is insurance doesn’t cover this. (I can go on and on about that- but that’s a topic for another day).

You’re either going to invest in your health now, or spend on your health later.

Whether it’s spending your time in a hospital or spending your money on medical bills- so spend your time and money wisely while you’re young enough and mobile enough to do so!

Schedule one of our PEAK Performance Assessments today! As a Performance Based Physical Therapy Clinic we focus on movement, strength, balance and mobility. Who wouldn’t want that at 40, 50, even 90 years old!

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10/25/2025

A Running Analysis assesses your gait, stride length, cadence, foot strike, hip control, and posture to uncover what’s limiting your performance or increasing your risk of injury.

Whether you’re a runner, athlete, or active individual, our goal is simple: help you move efficiently, prevent injuries, and perform at your best.

🏃‍♀️ Ready to see how your body really moves?

🎯 Comment RUN below and we’ll send your direct booking link straight to your inbox.

10/21/2025

Runner’s Knee slowing you down?

This common overuse injury causes pain around or behind the kneecap — often from muscle imbalances, poor running mechanics, or sudden mileage increases.

Try these 5 PT-approved exercises to strengthen key muscle groups, improve stability, and reduce knee pain:

💪 Step-Up to Box
💪 Lateral Heel Taps
💪 Single-Leg RDL with Weight
💪Side-Lying Hip Abduction
💪 Eccentric Heel Raises on Step

Consistent strength and control work restore alignment, protect your knees, and keep you running pain-free.

If your knee pain keeps coming back, it’s time for a personalized assessment.

📍PREP Performance Center | info@prepperformancecenter.com

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3066 N Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL
60618

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 7pm
Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 3:30pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+17736091847

Website

https://prepperformancecenter.com/

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