TFI Physical Therapy & Sports Performance

Fantastic experience: I can’t say enough about TFI. I started elsewhere for PT for a knee injury and found everything about the experience better at TFI. Tim was great to work with and as a result, I was able to avoid surgery, thanks to his guidance and expertise.

Fantastic experience: I had both hips replaced this summer , 4 months apart. TFI is one great PT place. Victoria and Theo are excellent practitioners along with all the staff. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Went to TFI for acute vertigo and TIm Flounders was INCREDIBLE! He was knowledgeable, accommodating and super gentle and reassuring. Can’t recommend enough!

Fantastic experience: Seriously cannot recommend this place enough - have used them post ACL surgery, Achilles rupture, hamstring tightness, and lower back pain. 36 yo female who is athletic and need to be on my feet. These guys are focused and efficient. Ask for Victoria and Mike!

Fantastic experience: Great facility! Ryan is a great therapist. The vibe is very positive. Everyone is working for a common goal of a safe, healthy return to activity.

Fantastic experience: I came to TFI after having chronic low back pain for almost a year. I worked with Katee and she was absolutely wonderful! Her attention to detail and knowledge of the human body helped me rehab my back in a matter of a couple months. The front desk staff were amazing as well, greeting me at the door every visit, making me feel welcomed. They were very flexible and able to work with my busy schedule, providing me with the treatment times that worked best for me. The facility was very clean, organized, and had an extensive amount of equipment. I couldn’t recommend this facility more to someone looking for a positive PT experience!

Fantastic experience: TFI is the BEST! The entire staff is incredibly considerate & attentive to the needs of their patients & clients. Katee's expertise & compassion were just what I needed to get me on the road to recovery. She worked up a superb exercise program that not only worked onsite, but that I could easiIy fit into my daily routine at home. I would enthusiastically recommend TFI to anyone & everyone I know.

Fantastic experience: I worked with Tim to resolve a lingering issue that cropped up while running. Chronic injuries can be tricky and typically have many causes. Tim did a great job of listening and reevaluating based on your progress in your desired activities. He also provides a wide array of manual treatments that really helped. I personally found the dry needling to be extremely useful.

Fantastic experience: It’s a great place for physical therapy. I’m a long term client by necessity. I couldn’t be happier with the services Ryan, Tim and the staff at TFI continually provide. It’s a clean, comfortable and enjoyable environment. I highly recommend them to help you heal and balance your body.

Fantastic experience: My daughter has been to TFI on several occasions over the years. She first visited TFI as a gymnast and now sees Victoria for a volleyball injury. Would highly recommend TFI to children and adults. The PTs work with their patients on a plan to get them back in action.

Fantastic experience: I can’t thank enough the employees at TFI including my physical therapist Victoria. I came to TFI the beginning of January with a compression fracture to my spine. The therapy and at home exercises have made a world of difference. Well done TFI

Fantastic experience: Recommended for physical therapy, Victoria and Mike were both great! Went through physical therapy for severe back pain and mobility issues. They educated and explained the treatment plan and extremely helpful with all exercises, stretches, and techniques. They have a passion for helping their patients. Thanks!!! Keep it up Victoria and Mike.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend TFI for Physical Therapy. I started physical therapy with Tim to address back spasms that made it difficult for me to bend over and painful to walk. Tim used a combination of manual therapy, dry needling, stretching and strengthening exercises so I could return to an active lifestyle. I found it very easy to make appointments that worked with my schedule. Everyone I worked with was friendly, professional and attentive.

Fantastic experience: Generally very good experience overall, every physical therapy place I've been to has been busy but they seem to have good attention to deal. Victoria and Michael were both great to work with, observational and helpful. When I started there it did seem like they were a bit overbooked but many of the initial observations of changes have already been implemented, the team there seems to be receptive to feedback and adaptable which are important traits when working with patients. I hope the team is able to grow to provide additional focus to clients and I felt like I was able to meet the goals I had set out in the time there.

Fantastic experience: So happy FIT has opened in Vernon Hills. Beautiful complete facility. I have I have known Isaac and worked with him for several years now through two pre-and post surgeries, and he is the best. A knowledgeable, professional who goes all out and cares for his patient's success. He has gotten me through some tough situations. Always positive and realistic. Thank you Isaac

Fantastic experience: It’s been about 10 months since having my ACL Reconstruction Surgery. The recovery has been long and often times very painful. It has definitely challenged my ability to remain positive. That is where having Top Tier physical therapy comes in. I started my physical therapy at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute where I was treated like just a number. I had no one to chat with about billing questions or concerns and the therapists lacked any hands on therapeutic tactics. I literally was hardly touched at IB&J. I was told to perform various exercises and then they had me run on a treadmill super prematurely. I chatted with my surgeon and he strongly advised against any kind of impact/running at my stage in recovery. I lost faith and my positive mindset with IB&J so I searched for a better solution. From the moment I reached out to TFI, I was interacting with compassionate staff and felt a genuine sense of care for my rehabilitation. I scheduled my visit and it’s been a real game changer ever since. I have been rehabbing with Tim mostly and have had several sessions with Victoria also. I can’t say enough about how great the two of them are. But I’ll try! I primarily rehab with Tim, but Victoria was able to pick up where we left off on the few times I worked with her. I felt like I didn’t miss a beat in my rehab if I changed between the two, so don’t worry if your primary tech isn’t available! Tim has provided excellent care from day 1. We essentially break the 60 minutes into two sections. Part 1: a hands on analysis of the muscular / structural condition/integrity and this also provides quality trigger-point therapy which I find super helpful in recovery. Part 2: building strength and optimizing range of motion. Quality exercises designed specifically for where I am in recovery at that moment. If you need the best physical therapy for your ACL reconstruction and healing, don’t delay and schedule your visit with Tim or Vic @ TFI they have been great!! (ACL Reconstruction 9/13/2022)

Fantastic experience: Injury: Dislocated Hip, Front. Motorcycle Accident Medical: Emergency Surgery PT: TFI, 8+ months Age: 39 I was brand new to PT and I'm so happy I was referred to TFI and Ryan. My experience, progress, learnings and recovery were exceptional. I've had the pleasure of working with pretty much every therapist at TFI, and I would recommend all of them, but Ryan was my main therapist. I've redeveloped the lost muscle in my legs and strengthened both quads, learned a ton about glutes, and enhanced my hip flexibility beyond what was possible prior to the accident. The accident and my PT experience kicked me into health and wellness overdrive where I began focusing on diet, exercise, stretching, and mobility. I'm back to running fast, lifting, and doing exercises I've never seen before. They have an awesome app that you can use to train when you're not at the facility. They also have a pretty amazing cold bath recovery room at their new location in Vernon hills. If you're looking for a solid team, give them a call. I promise you won't be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: TFI physical therapy has reduced my pain and improved my function dramatically. I also benefitted from doing the exercises on the TFI app. The app has a video of each exercise. Ryan LeFever has tailored the exercises to me and has modified them as I progressed. I recommend him and TFI.

Fantastic experience: Rave reviews from me for my therapist and crew at TFI in chicago! Kati is a wealth of information re: physical movement and problem-solving when needed- wonderful approach and so helpful !

Fantastic experience: I’m relatively young, 31, but I’ve got bad knees. Bad meniscus really. 3 prior surgeries. 4 stints in physical therapy. Gell injections. Cortisone injections. Prescribed anti-inflammatories. I still needed a fourth surgery. This time around would be different. More intense. Stitching the broken parts of meniscus back together instead of just scoping out the broken bits; longer recovery time. I decided to do experimental recovery treatments like a PRP injection during the end of surgery, and a stem cell injection a few weeks after surgery. Even with the biological aid, recovery time would be longer. I decided to go with a new physical therapy institute to accompany this new procedure. I went with The Fit Institute because of their experience treating professional athletes with equivocal ailments who ultimately have an even more driven goal of returning to their sport at a professional level. I called in, told them my sob story, and Tim was the immediate recommendation. Tim specialized in TMJ and lower extremities, particularly knees. Tim’s my guy. We looked at the schedule and found times that worked. It was like gravy. Tim’s really good at what he does but it’s also because of the policies at TFI. All therapists are hands on offering manual techniques for recovery while also providing custom exercises that build strength at the appointment and at home. With Tim though, I could tell him the one specific area that was bothering me and how. Like there’s sharp pain on the front lower outside quadrant of my knee cap. Or it’s just my back inner hamstring muscle today. And he’d be like, no problem I know how to fix that. He’d apply pressure, use tools, hold the muscle, pop, lock, and drop it. And not before too long, I’d be pain free with increased mobility. He got me back to biking 30 miles a day. If I won the lottery tomorrow, I’d walk into TFI, tell John I’m sorry but I’m stealing your boy. I’d be like Tim, I’m buying you out. I’m going hella skiing, surfing, skydiving, I’m gonna need a quality PT on staff. Safely presuming I don’t win the lottery, I’m sure I’ll be back for the next one. Couldn’t say nicer things about The Fit Institute and its leadership.

Fantastic experience: After almost a whole year, trying to recover from a hip arthroscopy, I was recommended by a good friend to the FIT institute. This is has been life changing. Ryan is so wonderful. Hands on physical therapy, very compassionate, and very caring. Been in therapy for almost three weeks and his techniques, skills and knowledge have improved my pain tremendously. I can’t thank them enough.

Fantastic experience: Sent my 12 year old baseball player to Ryan for treatment of a shoulder injury. Ryan is a highly skilled therapist and has a great bedside manner with my son. Aides are good communicators and make following directions for exercises easy. Highly recommended PT practice.

Fantastic experience: The Fit Institute is amazing! The owners are always on site and super friendly and knowledgeable. The physical therapists are so committed, that even when I didn't have an appointment, my therapist treated me on the spot when I injured myself working out. And refused to charge me even though I told him to! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Great availability, great care, great people. So glad I did this! I had a back injury from weight lifting - squats, deadlifts, complex movement exercises - and Ryan tailored the treatment specifically to my bodies needs. Highly suggest working with Ryan LeFever if you have problems like this and probably for anything else!

Fantastic experience: This is, by FAR, the best physical therapy facility I've ever been to. Tom has his doctorate in physical therapy and is a vestibular specialist. I suffer from rehabilitating vertigo attacks, and since working with Tom I've received amazing care. I now have preventative exercises I can do (and he is up on all the latest research in this area, including things like adding a cognitive aspect to the exercises helps your brain build a better vestibular "muscle"). Highly, highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: The PT team at FIT continues to take a comprehensive approach with my athletic son as he manages through a major growth spurt and injuries. They also focus on injury prevention. I highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Been attending TFI for about two months and have seen great results in a short period of time. When I started at TFI was seven months after a surgery to correct a broken tibial plateau and six months of PT at a large chain. Massively appreciate the individual attention and treatment plan given at TFI and highly recommend to all in need!

Fantastic experience: Tim has been a great help in my recovery from a torn Achilles surgery. He listens to my needs and adjusts his plan based on how my body is currently feeling that day. I appreciate the effort he has put into my recovery and would recommend Tim highly!

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Ryan and The FIT Institute highly enough. Two marathon training programs ended with injury and I needed help to avoid it happening again. My friend recommended Ryan and TFI and I am so glad I took his advice. Ryan is an incredible PT who provides great care, helps you understand why injuries happen, and gives you the tools you need to prevent it from happening again.

Fantastic experience: Tom is an awesome physical therapist! He listens, is very knowledgeable, works with you on your goals and wants you to succeed. I’ve gone to Tom for back pain and after I broke my ankle- both times I felt like he really helped me get back on track with my fitness goals. Highly recommend!!!

Fantastic experience: TFI is the very best physical therapy practice I've worked with. The team offers a unique approach helping you establish healthy, functional movement through physical therapy + building strength (within that healthy movement) through personal training. Before working with TFI, I struggled with hip pain when squatting for years. Ryan was able to identify the poor recruitment patterns and weak muscles that caused my hip flexors to over-compensate. After ~6 sessions working with Ryan, I was able to consistently squat without pain, and I'm confident the once chronic pain I experienced is now fixed for good. If you want to stop cycling in and out of physical therapy with recurring injuries, I can't recommend TFI enough.

Fantastic experience: The Fit Institute has been the best physical therapy experience I have ever had. I've been going regularly for 6 months and have learned more and improved physically more than in years of going to other physical therapy places or doctors. My doctor at TFI is super knowledgeable and also really good at explaining everything, and always takes the time to make sure that I understand what we are working on and what is causing pain in one way or another. She never makes me feel rushed, and takes additional time to help me with paperwork or other tedious healthcare processes. All of the staff are helpful and kind and an absolute joy to be around. I can't explain how happy I am to have found such a wonderful place to get help with my physical and postural health.

Fantastic experience: Luigi was an amazing trainer! Great workout plans that had me feeling soreness in places I had never felt before! Really helpful for me in strengthening my elbow that I had recently had surgery on. He goes above and beyond to make sure that you as the client are getting every piece of information that can help you. From dietary suggestions to regimented living, Luigi was an understanding and motivating trainer.

Fantastic experience: I have been working with Katee at TFI for several weeks on a chronic shoulder issue I have been dealing with for 5+ years. Within 4 weeks of treatment I experienced significant reduction (~80%) in my daily pain, and have almost recovered completely. In addition to pain reduction, I have increased strength and mobility in my shoulder, and now know the basis for proper form and usage. TFI has excellent equipment and facilities complete with locker rooms and showers. It is a dynamic environment where you get to work alongside other people working on their rehabilitation and recovery. This keeps PT from feeling like a chore, and more like a stimulating visit to a gym that happens to be highly specialized. The front desk staff is prompt, friendly, and helpful, and the therapists and assistants are all knowledgeable and professional. The course of treatment I have received at TFI feels personalized and tailored to my condition and needs. It is adaptive and shifts as I progress toward full recovery. After living with daily pain for several years, treatment at TFI has given me a new lease on life and deep admiration for the practitioners that provide this service. Trust the process! It works!

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend TFI for physical therapy and for the athlete in your family. We first learned about TFI through our son, a student athlete. He started going there to improve his sports training via physical therapy and then started training with Luigi. I think, my son has better technique and less risk for injury during training because of the foundation that is provided to him at TFI. When I finally decided to do something with my longstanding neck pain, obviously I went to TFI for physical therapy. My therapist Tom (Thomas Dyke) started working on my neck and upper back immediately. With the massage and exercises, he and his assistants made my neck more flexible and more-or-less pain-free. When our therapy sessions ended, I was left with many exercises and tools to cope with any potential pain and discomfort in my neck and upper back. The place has been always clean and welcoming. People are always friendly. Thank you Tom, Luigi and TFI!

Fantastic experience: TFI has been an awesome place to rehab my injuries. I was a college athlete and took time away from the gym during the pandemic and the staff at TFI is helping me get back into shape so I can do the workouts I was doing prior. I have mostly worked with Katee and she is incredible. Each appointment she checks in with me and really listens to my feedback and adjusts our appointment accordingly. She is really knowledgeable and teaches me about my body as we work through each exercise. I always leave feeling better and smarter than when I walked in. I am also grateful to the whole TFI staff who step in to help walk me through exercises while Katee is balancing her time with other clients. Everyone there is great!!

Fantastic experience: I am very happy I decided to do my physical therapy at The Fit Institute. I had been waitlisted at several places and by the time I came in for my first appointment, the pain was worsening. My PDT, Victoria, has addressed the pain and guided me through the worst of it and has set up an easy plan to follow at home on the days I do not come in person. What I thought would be months of physical pain has been diminishing in just a few weeks! I know I have more time to put into it and, on a practical level, I acknowledge that I am not out of the woods yet, but I feel confident that I am in good hands and made the right choice with The Fit Institute.

Fantastic experience: Have greatly enjoyed working with Tom Dyke at TFI for physical therapy. He took the time up front to thoroughly understand my condition and tailor treatment accordingly, and constantly gauges progress/condition, adjusting treatment as needed. He provides detailed instructions for at-home exercises, including videos showing proper form. He's well organized and always available and able to respond to any questions or concerns. I highly recommend him to anyone needing physical therapy.

Fantastic experience: I've had a wonderful experience at TFI. Katee always listens to my concerns and is adjusting my program to tackle my on-going needs. Everyone at the facility is friendly, flexible and helpful. On top of that, the therapy has been a tremendous help in getting me back to normal after my injury. I would highly recommend TFI based on my experience.

Fantastic experience: I have nothing but positive things to say about my recent physical therapy sessions at this facility. First, my therapist Tom Dyke was amazing! He is a seasoned therapist who has a wealth of knowledge and experience as a PT. Moreover, his professional demeanor and friendly attitude made each of the sessions a pleasure. The facility itself is bright, spacious, and always spotlessly clean. It has a variety of equipment that allows the therapists to focus on whichever body parts need attention. All of the staff members are open and friendly. Of particular note is Luigi, the owner. He is clearly genuinely concerned that every TFI client has an excellent experience. Be sure to make a point of saying hello to him if you visit.

Fantastic experience: I have been to other physical therapy clinics and was not impressed with the service that was provided to their patients. Going to TFI I found a gem of a physical therapist in working with Victoria P. She was very conscientious and informative when working with me regarding my recovery from knee surgery. She explained to me the reasons why I was doing particular exercises and stretches. I also worked with a personal trainer Luigi, who was fantastic. He's a great motivator and knows how to get the most out of his clients. The whole facility has a comfortable vibe to it and makes you want to come back.

Fantastic experience: This is a fantastic place for physical therapy, the best place I've found. I was assigned to Victoria and she has been a godsend. I initially started coming here to address numbness in my arms and pain in my neck, Victoria was able to diagnose the issue and the exercises she prescribed had an immediate impact. After about a year, I'm largely pain and numbness free. I've since used Victoria to address a litany of injuries I've picked up over the years and have found her to be professional and competent. I appreciate that she keeps the work as an open dialogue, where I can be comfortable saying what I feel is and isn't working. And if something isn't working, she'll try something different until getting to a solution that works. I also appreciate how she always seems current on medical research and will only incorporate findings verified by trusted sources into her practice. The only caveat I'll add is that PT requires diligent work. Your injuries happened over years of improper movement patterns or muscle weakness/overcompensation. You can't fix years of problems in one session, regardless of whatever your quack chiropractic friend says (and yes, they're all quacks). So if you're willing to put in the work, I'm fairly certain this place can do whatever is medically possible to fix you up. I also wish their scheduling system was better....I've had appointments unknowingly cancelled or moved and only found out when I showed up. But whatever, I'd still give this place 6 stars!

Fantastic experience: I worked with Katee this summer and I highly recommend her to anyone that has a sports or running related injury. She takes the time to explain everything about the home exercise program and the in clinic program to make sure you know how and why you are completing the exercises. She is also very personable and a great motivator, even following your progress for awhile after you leave the clinic to make sure you stay pain free.

Fantastic experience: My therapist at TFI, Tom, is terrific. I have had chronic lower back pain most of my adult life, and have tried PT at other places, as well as chiropractic, and alternative medicine solutions. Tom was able to develop a series of stretches and exercises for me that really address the pain I was experiencing so much better than anything else I have tried. For the first time I can go long periods without pain. The team at TFI is terrific and their facilities are first rate.

Fantastic experience: Victoria and the entire TFI team are absolutely fantastic. I have been going to their physical therapy practice for 6+ months now, post shoulder surgery and they have done such a fantastic job and aiding me back to good health. Not only are they the best at what they do, their entire staff is friendly, personable, accommodating and fun to be around. Thank you Victoria, Ryan, Luigi, Tom, Dom, Caitlin, Patricia, Alex, Kim, Kaitlin and everyone else who I have interacted with and been assisted by.

Fantastic experience: I've had a great experience with TFI. Victoria Pudussery worked with me to reduce the hip pain I was experiencing, and gave me tools to keep up the progress we made that I could integrate into my regular fitness routine. The team at TFI is friendly, helpful. The facilities are great. If you are looking for a physical therapist, I would definitely recommend TFI.

Fantastic experience: I love the FIT Institute! Everyone is super chill, friendly and non-judgemental. I feel comfortable there, which is not usually the case for me in gym-type environments. Tom is a great physical therapist. He’s easy to talk to, a great listener, and is supportive while pushing me to strengthen my back and improve flexibility. My back pain has definitely decreased over the past 6 weeks, and I’m feeling stronger and more flexible. Also, shout out to Dominic, who helps me out with some of my exercises - he’s always upbeat and great to work with. Thanks y’all!

Fantastic experience: I had such a great experience at TFI! I came in for physical therapy with Katie and Tom, they were both very knowledgeable, attentive, and creative with exercises. My shoulder pain is gone and I’m back to yoga and working out without issue. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Great experience at TFI. My Physical Therapist, Tom, always had a strategy in place for me to improve each session. I never felt rushed in an appointment and never felt my time wasted. Tom encouraged feedback on what I thought worked and what didn't at the end of the each session. I hope this helps someone find a good physical therapy experience.

Fantastic experience: I've been going to TFI for years to use as a gym and for personalized weight training. Hands down, the best gym I've been to. Everything is always clean. They have all the machines and weights I need. The staff is super friendly and helpful if you have questions. The best part is the personal training. I've worked with Luigi and Ian. Both cared very much about helping me build muscle. They went above and beyond, such as inviting me to work out on the weekend as a training buddy. Love this place.