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“I’m active. So why does this still hurt?”If you walk, lift, do Pilates or yoga…and still hit that afternoon ache in you...
02/20/2026

“I’m active. So why does this still hurt?”

If you walk, lift, do Pilates or yoga…
and still hit that afternoon ache in your back or hips…

You’re not crazy.
And it’s not “just aging.”

We hear this every week:

“I don’t want surgery.”

“I just want to keep up with my kids.”

“I thought I was doing everything right.”

This article explains what’s actually going on, and why stretching more isn’t always the answer.

If that sounds like you, read this...CC ⬇️

“Between work and the kids, I just push through and hope it goes away on its own…”That’s exactly what most of our active...
02/19/2026

“Between work and the kids, I just push through and hope it goes away on its own…”

That’s exactly what most of our active mom’s think…

Fix the Body That’s Powering Your Career.

No more ignoring your body.
No more planning life around back pain.

Because relief isn’t luck. It’s knowing what to do, and doing it the right way.

I finally did something about my hip pain.I kept telling myself it was “just getting older.”You know how we do that.But ...
02/18/2026

I finally did something about my hip pain.

I kept telling myself it was “just getting older.”You know how we do that.

But honestly?
I was tired of moving and wincing every time I stood up.
I didn’t want anything dramatic. I didn’t want to feel pushed too hard. I just wanted to move without that little stab reminding me every time.

So I went to Skillz PT.

And let me tell you what surprised me.
Yes, it’s spotless.
Yes, they have all the equipment.
Yes, everything runs smoothly.

But that’s not what stayed with me.
It was how seen I felt.
Aime actually listened. She didn’t rush me. She didn’t brush it off like, “Well, that’s arthritis.”
She explained what was happening in my hip — in a way that made sense — and then showed me what we could actually do about it.

And little by little…
I got stronger.
Not gym strong. I’m not trying to flip tires.

Life strong.
Getting out of a chair is easier. Walking feels steadier. I’m not thinking about my hip every five minutes anymore.
And she gave me a personalized plan I can do at home — and it’s realistic. Not overwhelming. Something I can actually stick to.
At our age, that matters.

So if you’ve been quietly dealing with stiffness or pain…If you’ve been thinking, “This is probably just how it is now…”

It might not be.
You’re not alone.

Sometimes we just need the right guidance.
If this sounds like you, visit Skillz in Evanston. They’re really helpful.

We deserve to feel steady again. 💛

You love your walks.It’s your quiet time.Your thinking time.Your “staying active” time.But lately, if…Your knees feel st...
02/16/2026

You love your walks.

It’s your quiet time.
Your thinking time.
Your “staying active” time.

But lately, if…

Your knees feel stiff when you get up.
They ache after longer walks.
Stairs are starting to feel different.

Here’s the truth most don't realize:

Most knee pains don't start in the knee.

It usually starts somewhere else.

Back.
Ankles.
Weak glutes.
Dominant-side imbalance.
Years of subtle compensation.

Walking is one of the BEST things you can do for your health,
but only if your body is supporting you correctly.

In this article, we explain:
✔ Why walkers develop knee pain
✔ The early warning signs most women ignore
✔ What you can do now to protect your knees
✔ How to keep walking for decades — not just years

Tag someone who refuses to give up their daily walks ❤️

If you love walking, read this before your knees start talking back 👇 CC

High-Performing Women Don’t Break Down Randomly.They Develop Predictable Patterns.If one hip… one shoulder… or one side ...
02/13/2026

High-Performing Women Don’t Break Down Randomly.
They Develop Predictable Patterns.

If one hip… one shoulder… or one side of your neck always seems to act up, there’s a reason.

It’s usually not aging.
And it’s rarely solved by more stretching.

There’s a dominance pattern most women never connect.

If you’ve ever thought,
“Why is it always this side?”
This will make sense.

Article is on our site under "Resources" → "Health Blog" or CC👇

When your child gets injured, you don’t just want treatment, you want someone who truly pays attention.One Evanston mom ...
02/13/2026

When your child gets injured, you don’t just want treatment, you want someone who truly pays attention.

One Evanston mom came to us after her son experienced two separate injuries. Like many parents, she wasn’t just looking for exercises, she wanted clear communication and steady guidance through recovery.

"She [Aime] was super helpful in helping my son recover two different injuries —kind, attentive, good communicator, effective!" ~Sarah A.

Injuries can feel overwhelming for families. Recovery should not.

Being kind, attentive, and clear isn’t extra — it’s essential.

Evanston families trust us with what matters most. We don’t take that lightly.

If your child is navigating an injury, getting the right plan early makes a difference.

📍 Evanston | Main & Dodge
Expert-led physical therapy

You didn't fail physical therapy.You either experienced TEMPLATE CARE: Same plan. Different body. Hope it works. AKA: Co...
02/10/2026

You didn't fail physical therapy.

You either experienced TEMPLATE CARE: Same plan. Different body. Hope it works.
AKA: Copy → Paste → Hope.

Or worse....

DIY CLINICS: You pay to supervise yourself.
AKA: Care Without Guidance.

The corporate physical therapy formula is all too familiar:

You're shown a few exercises.
You move through your stations.
Someone checks in..........Eventually

At some point, it hits you - you're basically rehabbing yourself.

Those who break free from TEMPLATE CARE realize this:
Pain doesn't respond to templates.
And rehab doesn't work when you're guessing.

We take a different approach.
We don't rely on templates.
And we don't leave people unattended.

That's Skillz.
That's our standards.

If you've been through PT before and thought,
“This feels like something I could’ve done at home,”

You’re not crazy.

You just experienced the system doing what it was built to do.

And no, it doesn’t have to be that way.

A sincere thank you for the continuous support! 💙
02/05/2026

A sincere thank you for the continuous support! 💙

Not all cardio is kind to your joints, especially over time.For many active seniors, staying active isn't about doing mo...
02/04/2026

Not all cardio is kind to your joints, especially over time.

For many active seniors, staying active isn't about doing more.
It's about choosing movements that protect knees, hips, and backs years from now.

This month, we shared a short note on low-impact cardio, why it often works better long-term, and what most people overlook when trying to "stay fit" without pain.

We call it our Skillz-Letter, a once-a-month note for our current and previous patients looking to stay independent, not reactive.

If that sounds like you, it's on our website.

📍Evanston ⎸ Dodge Ave
Expert-led Physical Therapy

Some messages mean too much not to be shared.We read every note, every review, and every message our patients take the t...
02/02/2026

Some messages mean too much not to be shared.

We read every note, every review, and every message our patients take the time to write, whether it shows perfectly or not.

Today, we want to Spotlight one of those messages. we are grateful when patients trust us with their recovery, and even more grateful when they share what that experience meant to them. This is why we do what we do.

📍Evanston ⎸ 839 Dodge Ave
Expert-led physical therapy

If back pain has been lingering, waiting is rarely neutral.For adults, back pain often develops not from injury, but fro...
01/29/2026

If back pain has been lingering, waiting is rarely neutral.

For adults, back pain often develops not from injury, but from how the spine is being loaded day after day.

When movement patterns quietly change, sitting, walking, getting out of bed, stress builds in places it shouldn't, and pain follows. At Skillz Physical Therapy, we thoroughly evaluate why your back is taking on excess strain and address the root cause before it limits daily movement.

Many Evanston patients tell us they waited because the pain felt manageable, unit it wasn't.

📞 Call today to speak with our Office Admin Coordinator - no pressure, just clarity
📍 839 Dodge Ave. Evanston, IL (corner of Main St. & Dodge Ave.)

Pain doesn’t have to get louder before you take it seriously.For many women over 45, discomfort doesn’t arrive suddenly....
01/27/2026

Pain doesn’t have to get louder before you take it seriously.

For many women over 45, discomfort doesn’t arrive suddenly. It builds quietly...a knee that doesn’t trust stairs, a shoulder that avoids reaching, a back that feels “off” more days than not.

Waiting often feels harmless. But clarity early is what protects independence later.

At Skillz Physical Therapy, we help Evanston and North Shore residents understand why something feels wrong, so it doesn’t slowly limit what you enjoy doing.

You don’t need to be in crisis to ask questions. You just need clarity.

📍Evanston |Main St & Dodge Ave
Expert-led physical therapy

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839 Dodge Avenue
Evanston, IL
60202

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Monday 7am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm

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+18478596240

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http://www.skillzpt.com/

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Personalized Physical Therapy For Every Injury.

Most patients struggle to get through their basic daily activities after an injury or surgery. At Skillz Physical Therapy, our team is dedicated to providing personalized treatment to resolve your difficulties, recover from your injury, and regain your independence – getting you back to the things you enjoy most.


  • Pain

  • Swelling

  • Joint Tightness