Perform Physical Therapy

04/22/2026

Here’s to another Wellness Wednesday!!

Today we wanted to emphasize the importance of daily physical activity. Did you know that just 10 minutes of physical activity a day can decrease your risk of mortality? A study posted by the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that compared with inactive individuals, those who perform anywhere between 10-59 minutes of “leisure” physical activity a week had 18% lower risk of all-cause mortality and cause-specific mortality (cancer/cardiovascular disease). This means that even just a short, 10 minute walk once a week could decrease mortality rates. Additionally, those who reported 150-299 minutes of leisure physical activity a week had a 31% reduced risk of mortality. There was an even larger reduction in mortality for vigorous physical activity.

What this study is saying, is that the more physical activity you incorporate into your life, the longer you are likely to live, and your chances of developing cancer or cardiovascular disease significantly decreases.

We encourage everyone reading this to take this as your sign to get out there, move your body, and Perform Well!!!

To read about this study, visit the following link:
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/53/22/1405

04/15/2026

Happy Wellness Wednesday!

Introducing our new ✨Wellness Menu✨

Included in our new menu are all the cool things we do outside of Physical Therapy! We offer:

Group pilates: A 4-5 person class offered Monday mornings with Nicole, Tuesday mornings with Megan, or Thursday and Friday mornings with Michelle.

Duet Pilates: A 2 person class offered during our regular hours Mon-Fri with Nicole, Megan, or Michelle.

Private Pilates: A one on one session with Nicole, Megan, or Michelle during our regular hours Mon-Fri.

Strength Development: A personalized training program based on your fitness goals! (i.e. running a marathon, competing in a triathlon etc.) Many of our staff have competed in these events (and many more), so we can offer professional advice based on our own experiences!

Stretch Session: A private stretching session with one of our therapists to improve your range of motion, mobility, and flexibility.

To learn more about any of these classes, feel free to give us a call or send us an email and we would be more than happy to give you more information!

📞 (708) 937-9249
✉️ performphysicaltherapy@gmail.com

We hope to see you soon🤩

04/08/2026

For today’s Wellness Wednesday post, we want to congratulate one hard working, determined individual…

Congratulations, Linda on your major accomplishment of running this years Tokyo Marathon!! We couldn’t be more proud.

Linda first came to us in November of 2025. She was in need of physical therapy after breaking her femur while running the Chicago Marathon. She had one goal in mind: run the 2026 Tokyo Marathon. With only 4 and a half months until race day, she was determined to put in the work to recover from her injury, and train for the marathon at the same time. Linda worked hard with us for those 4 and a half months, and crossed the finish line in Tokyo on March 1st, despite the fact that her type of injury typically takes 6 months to heal. She is now just two races away from earning the Abbot World Marathon Majors Six Star Medal!🤯👏

Linda, your hard work and determination is inspiring, and we are so proud of you!

Read more about Lindas story in the Chicago Tribune!

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/05/lagrange-runner-tokyo-marathon/

04/02/2026

We’ve got some cool news to share for today’s Wellness Wednesday!!

The American College of Sports Medicine () recently updated their resistance training guidelines for the first time in 17 years! The new guidelines are as follows:

1. Consistency beats perfection - Showing up regularly is better than a perfect day here and there.
2. Match your training to your goal - Adjust your workouts to cater to the results you want to see.
3. Make it personal - Pick a routine that works for YOU.
4. You don’t need a gym - Home-based training is just as effective as going to a gym.
5. Most “advanced” techniques are optional - You will still get results without going to extreme measures.

To learn more about the ACSM resistance training guidelines, check out this article from their website:
https://acsm.org/resistance-training-guidelines-update-2026/

03/25/2026

Welcome back to another Perform Well Wednesday!

Feeling bloated and stiff after a meal? Take a walk! Walking even just 5-10 minutes after eating can significantly improve digestion, balance out your blood sugar, and loosen up your joints. An added benefit is that walking can also be a mood booster and reduce stress levels! As the weather starts to get warmer, be sure to take advantage of it!

Tag your walking buddy in the comments and go get those steps in! See ya next week for another health tip to keep you performing well☀️

02/09/2026

Come join us on Tuesday, February 17th at our Burr Ridge location while we talk about anything and everything related to your pelvic health. We will be discussing issues related to bladder training, urinary incontinence, pain with intimacy, pelvic pressure & heaviness, core weakness, difficulty with high-impact exercise, and much more. Please bring any questions you may have and we will have an open forum to discuss. Prizes will be awarded for those that learn the most! We look forward to seeing you there!

Please call to RSVP for planning purposes, but walk-ins are welcome
(708) 937-9249

05/22/2025

Moving Day! Our 5 Seasons location has moved to 100 Tower Drive Suite 130, Burr Ridge

03/14/2025

02/14/2025

What your PTs at Perform hope you all get for Valentine’s Day ❤️🤣

Happy heart day!! Treat yourself right!!

02/06/2025

Let's Go Will!!! Fighting Scots!

Senior midfielder Will Fink has been named a preseason All-American by