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The Manual Touch Physical Therapy

Whole Body Approach

Reclaim movement, function and life
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Why Come Here?

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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

Shoulder Physical Therapy

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

Chronic Pain: A Central Nervous System Disease

Chronic Pain (a Central Nervous System Disease) and IMT

When I began dating my husband, I was amazed to find that he was unable to tolerate even a mild, deep tissue massage. Any deep pressure would create a 10/10 pain experience that would last up to 5-10 minutes after my hands came off him. My husband has Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and had fibromyalgia along […]

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Running Tips

Running Gear: 9 Must-Haves for Winter Running Performance

Running Gear: 9 Must-Haves for Winter Running Performance

My favorite part of running is being outside, so when winter rolls around, with its plummeting temperatures, snow and darkness, accommodations and some financial investment in winter running gear need to be made. When my friend Gary began running 6 years ago, he realized to continue running through the Chicago winters, it would take quite […]

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Real Stories

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Scar Tissue: What Is It and How It Affects your Body

In your lifetime you have probably accumulated one or more scars for various reasons.  It could have been from surgery, an injury requiring stitches, a cyst removed, or you simply scraped your knee badly enough that it left a scar.  Did it ever occur to you what effects scar tissue could have on your body […]

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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
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Testimonials

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… Read more
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I was in Florida for vacation and developed an upper respiratory infection. I had annoying coughing and congestion in my chest. This went on for several days, and it was not getting better. It felt like I had a mucous plug stuck in my chest that woul… Read more
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The best physical therapist I’ve ever experienced is Denise Schwartz in Wheeling at the Manual Touch. I have seen Denise twice for over 6 months to treat 2 bouts of frozen shoulder that occurred 8 years apart. In addition to my shoulder, she has also… Read more
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As a young elite athlete I was involved in numerous accidents resulting in scar tissue causing loss of flexibility and restrictions as an adult. After each treatment I feel so much less restriction and experience greater range of motion.
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Last winter our daughter Maddie had had several eye and ear infections, and all required topical and oral antibiotics.  These were instigated by a plugged tear duct.  A pediatric ophthalmologist said there was little chance the duct would open up o… Read more
The physical therapy I received at The Manual Touch PT helped reduce my sciatica pain to a manageable level in just a few sessions.  The exercises I was given strengthened and trained my muscles to prevent further back problems allowing me to return… Read more
Just a note to thank you for the time you spent with me Saturday in evaluating my running technique and body alignment.  Your suggestions are already making sense and having an early impact.  After our meeting, I went out for a 5K run and found you… Read more
I have been receiving PT therapy for pain and autoimmune disorders for over 18 months at The Manual Touch.  This also affects my kidneys and my lungs and other organs as I swell with fluid that my lymph system doesn’t seem to handle well.  I depe… Read more
Excellent, professional assessment and treatment for an older woman who’s had lots of failed therapy. Kind and compassionate and caring! Thanks.
I can honestly say that Denise was the first physical therapist to listen to my story.   She has demonstrated more patience and compassion than any other therapist that I’ve ever met. For the past 8 years, I have been symptomatic with Ehlers Danlo… Read more
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