Function1st Physical Therapy, LLC

Function1st Physical Therapy, LLC Al Flores, PT, CFCE / Owner. We are an orthopedic outpatient physical therapy clinic specializing in the treatment of the injured worker and athlete.

Add us on facebook, Function1st Physical Therapy, LLC! Due largely to the success of Function1st Physical Therapy’s implementation of OccuPro Software and Functional Capacity Evaluation Certification, Function1st has expanded his practice to include a second clinic where staff members will be OccuPro certified as well. Functional1st Physcial Therapy continues to provide effective comprehensive tes

ting and treatment of the injured worker. Functional1st Physical Therapy is an orthopedic outpatient physical therapy clinic specializing in the treatment of the injured worker and athlete. Function1st is bilingual clinic with clinicians fluent both in Spanish and Polish.

04/21/2026
Fun Fact FridayConsult our clinic to learn safe movement patterns for sports.
04/17/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Consult our clinic to learn safe movement patterns for sports.

Therapy Thursday ThoughtsLarge studies show no strong link between specific postures and back pain, suggesting movement ...
04/16/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Large studies show no strong link between specific postures and back pain, suggesting movement variety matters more than holding one position. A physical therapist can help guide you.
Source: Systematic review, British Journal of Sports Medicine (Nolan et al., 2020).

Why It Works WednesdayYour physical therapist may include balance exercises when pain, weakness, or injury affects stabi...
04/15/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist may include balance exercises when pain, weakness, or injury affects stability. Exercises are adjusted to match comfort and ability.
✅ Tip: Balance work starts simple and progresses slowly.

04/14/2026

Hip pain can often lead to mixed messages. Some advice encourages complete rest, while other sources suggest pushing through discomfort at all costs.

Fun Fact FridayContact us now if you want better coordination and safer movement.
04/10/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Contact us now if you want better coordination and safer movement.

Therapy Thursday ThoughtsFlare-ups commonly reflect short-term increases in sensitivity rather than new injury, especial...
04/09/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Flare-ups commonly reflect short-term increases in sensitivity rather than new injury, especially when strength and movement are improving. A physical therapist can help guide you.
Source: Clinical review, BMJ (Hartvigsen et al., 2018).

Why It Works WednesdayAfter injury, your physical therapist helps guide movement based on symptoms and healing stage. Th...
04/08/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

After injury, your physical therapist helps guide movement based on symptoms and healing stage. This helps rebuild confidence during activity.
✅ Tip: Early movement should match how your body feels today.

04/07/2026

Hip discomfort can show up in many ways, from a dull ache in the groin to soreness along the outer hip or stiffness after sitting.

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7421 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL
60634

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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