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The Manual Touch Physical Therapy

Whole Body Approach

Reclaim movement, function and life
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Why Come Here?

Alleviate Pain and Get Back To Enjoying Your Life

We use a Whole Body Approach of traditional and non-traditional physical therapy so you can do the things you love to do. If you’ve tried everything, but can’t find relief, we can help you as we move forward together on your healing journey.

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Common Conditions

Common conditions we treat include lower back and sciatica pain, neck pain,  foot/ankle pain, knee and hip pain, shoulder and elbow pain, arthritis, muscular strains, balance and vestibular disorders, chronic pain, as well as less common conditions. 

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Running

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We use a Whole Body Approach of traditional and non-traditional physical therapy so you can continue running.  We will work together to move forward to meet your running goals, prevent and treat injury, and optimize how you run.

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From Our Blog

Health Tips

What your Big Toe Has to Do with Painting (Or Any Physical Activity)

What Does Your Big Toe Have To Do With Painting?

Like a lot of people this past year, I have been organizing and updating my house. I also did a lot of gardening over the summer.   I have organized and cleared out kitchen cabinets and pantries requiring lots of squatting, lifting and moving things around.  My body held up well. I planted a small vegetable […]

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Running Tips

Tips to Improve Your Running Form

As kids, we all just ran because it felt good. We didn’t worry about form or technique. As adults, many of us still run with no thought to our form or technique. But is that ideal? Aren’t there some basics that beginner and even experienced runners should know? Can experienced runners actually change the way they […]

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Real Stories

Denise Schwartz | The Manual Touch Physical Therapy

Frogs: A Symbol of Transformation

What do you call a frog with no hind legs?   Unhoppy Early in the pandemic, I had a Zoom gathering with some of my Physical Therapy friends. A question was posed: What is one thing about you that we don’t know?   My answer was, I have a collection of frogs.   Anybody who has been […]

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Resources

Videos

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Check out our library of exercise videos on YouTube. Learn how to find your center of balance, take stairs safely, strengthen your back and core, and more!

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Events

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We regularly team-up with other health professionals in the area to provide free and low-cost educational events. View our event calendar to find events near you!

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Workshops

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Don’t let pain and discomfort steal your joy! Come learn how to heal naturally. Join us for monthly workshops at our clinic to learn how you can restore your health and wellbeing.

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Free Guides

Free Better Balance Guide
Free Back Pain Guide
Free Running Guide

Our Mission


We believe all body systems and mental/emotional health are connected. We take a whole body approach to discover why patients are not healing and what were the initial causes of their current symptoms. 

Our mission is to use this whole body approach to help patients heal and overcome pain and limitations, resulting in improved quality of life. We also aim to promote wellness in our communities through ongoing education. 
Top 10 physical therapists in Wheeling

A winner of the
2015 Patients' Choice Awards
for
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Testimonials

Judy has been living with Rheumatoid arthritis for the past 30+ years and typically uses a wheelchair around her house and a cane or walker outside. “I seem to be in less pain, can stand longer.  I also am walking somewhat straighter and furthe… Read more
I came in to see Denise due to a cervical disc herniation.  I have been told by Illinois Bone & Joint that they refer patients to Denise often as she is able to help when other physical therapy programs fail.  That was definitely the case in my situ… Read more
Denise, owner of The Manual Touch, has been amazing for me and my family. I first began seeing Denise when I herniated my back and did not want surgery. Personal attention, caring and patient are only a few words to describe Denise. She uses a mix of… Read more
I had constant neck pain from a car accident 2 years ago.  I went through PT somewhere else without any good results.  I then was recommended to come to The Manual Touch PT. At my first appointment I could tell that Denise was able to get right … Read more
I’m a pediatric physical therapist and I was taking a yoga teacher training.  My left shoulder and neck were getting progressively tighter and eventually pain was keeping me up at night.  I knew I wanted treatment from a very knowledgeable PT wit… Read more
I’ve been to several other PT’s but have never had as effective and long-lasting results as I experienced through Denise. While training for a 70.3 Ironman this year, I developed some debilitating hip and leg pains that made me question whether I… Read more
Denise is a great physical therapist. She helped to heal a back injury that had been bothering me for years. The exercises were simple and effective. It was also great to have an app and videos for reference. I definitely recommend Manual Touch.”  … Read more
Due to a stroke of good luck, I saw a class on Lower Back Pain offered by Denise from The Manual Touch Physical Therapy at Northbrook YMCA. I followed up with an assessment by Denise. Three years ago, I fell and broke my right arm and hip, followed … Read more
As my fibro symptoms flare, my reliance on IMT and other forms of manual therapy Denise uses is crucial for me.  I spend time discussing with Denise what is happening, and no matter how weird it may sound to me, she can usually help me and/or explai… Read more
I saw Denise for ongoing heal pain as well as an athletic back pain injury. My back pain is gone and my heal pain (which I’ve had for several years) is significantly better so that it doesn’t interfere with activity. The exercises Denise gave me have… Read more
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