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The Manual Touch Physical Therapy

Whole Body Approach

Reclaim movement, function and life
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Why Come Here?

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. Learn more.

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. Learn more.

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. Learn more.

From Our Blog

Health Tips

Foot Pain: Could it be Plantar Fascitis?

10 Things You Can Do For Plantar Fasciitis Right Now

When you get out of bed in the morning and take your first few steps, do your feet feel like blocks of painful cement? Does the bottom of your foot, heel, or arch hurt with every step? Do you ever have pain on the sides of your heel, but as you walk your foot feels […]

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Running Tips

Preparing for a Marathon

Every year at this time I wake up early to watch the Chicago marathon.  The excitement and energy of all those people pursuing a goal that they have worked hard to complete always makes me smile while also making me a little jealous that I am not out there as well. This year I had […]

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Real Stories

Patient Spotlight - Ann S

Patient Spotlight: Hip Pain

Meet my patient, Ann. Ann is a retired NICU nurse who first came to The Manual Touch Physical Therapy after seeing my article I shared on Facebook about Hip Hinging. Ann was intrigued by what she read and wanted an alternative to the medication she was taking for the pain in her hips, joints, and […]

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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.
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2015 Patients' Choice Awards
for
Wheeling Physical Therapist

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Testimonials

On the occasion of my 69th birthday, I celebrated with a special, extended workout that included a set of 10 pull-ups and several other body-weight exercises. But the most important and most appreciated dimension of my body on that day and all others…
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Denise is an excellent physical therapist. I was referred to her by another therapist, and I’ll be sticking with Denise Schwartz, now. I didn’t know if it would go well, or not but I actually look forward to this physical therapy process with her, af…
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After going from a collegiate athlete to a working professional with a desk job, I was surprised when I started having breathing problems after working for a few years. I went to multiple doctors and ran different tests, but there was no straightforw…
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Many thanks to Denise for PT and gait analysis that has enabled me to successfully run, and run faster than ever before! And gratitude for Denise’s Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) which has cleared up my chronic, constant stabbing headache.  T…
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I saw Denise at The Manual Touch recently for sciatic pain, that only the day before I saw Denise kept me from walking; I could only hobble for short distances before I would sit down and collapse. After some tissue work and gentle exercise with Deni…
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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…
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In the four months I’ve been going to PT at The Manual Touch my life has changed for the better.  I was in a lot of pain in my back and right leg – Denise gave me a regiment of exercises to do.  In doing my exercises I have reduced my pain leve…
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I’m very excited because I’m getting stronger, more stable when I’m walking, and more flexible.  Yesterday, for the first time in several years, I was able to travel by train downtown and visit the Art Institute.  There was lots of walking an…
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Denise Schwartz at Manual Touch is a marvelous diagnostician and therapist. During the past few years, I’ve sought out Denise’s care for various physical limitations. I am continually amazed by her ability to determine my discomfort’s cause as well a…
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I came in with a frozen shoulder 2 months ago. I had trouble putting coats on and had a very limited range of motion, especially to the back. After the first session, I started feeling better, and now, I don’t feel pain any more and the range of m…
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