Testimonials

Joe Derkits is unbelievable. Here is a little background on what I came to Joe with. I had a severely herniated C6-7 disc. The pain from the injury was radiating down into my right arm all the way to my fingers. It was excruciating at times and severely impacted my mental well being on top of everything else. The pain was so unbearable that it was hard to focus at work and hard to be present when I'd be home with my two little kids. I had been dealing with it for months before I finally went in to Northwestern to have it evaluated.

Then I met Joe, he has an incredible mind and strong desire to help his patients. The physical therapy sessions were also therapeutic from just being in there and getting to know Joe.

We didn't have the breakthrough i was hoping for about 3 weeks into my physical therapy, but he was SO diligent on trying different exercises and techniques while also trying to impact everything I did throughout the day. He went beyond the call of duty in my opinion, and I had complete trust in his process. That trust in his process was gained because of his ability to connect with me and understand what I was going through.

We finally figured out a program that my body responded to. Once I was able to get the program down and he was confident on my ability to continue it on my own, the physical therapy sessions ended. I'm now a month and a half out from my last physical therapy session. When my C6-7 disc starts to feel even remotely aggravated I have the guidance Joe left me with to alleviate any symptom I'm feeling. He still checks in with me every once in a while to see how I'm doing.

I truly feel like he gave me my life back and also left me with a strategy to alleviate the pain I was dealing with on a day to day basis.

After he and I worked together just once, he would even check in to see how I was doing. The whole facility is filled with outstanding individuals and I can't recommend it enough. It sounds crazy...I was with him for 2 months. But in that short span, I'll remember the impact that facility had on me for the rest of my life. -Matt

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I’ve gone to PT several times for my chronic back issues and this experience was by far the best. As my physical therapist, Joe Derkits created a safe space for me to be vulnerable and honest about my pain, listened attentively, answered any question I had, and wouldn’t let me leave until my pain that day was gone. I’ve already told all my friends about my experience and am so thankful for Joe for rehabilitating me and helping me feel stronger and more confident in any future physical activity I do. -Melanie

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Can't say enough great things about the last six months of rehab for my ruptured Achilles. Joe Derkits has gone above and beyond in getting me back to where I need to be. The personalized care, attention to detail and personal touch have made the awful experience of a major injury much easier. I credit his work to getting me to where I am today. -John

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I am equipped with the exercises to ensure that I stay that way thanks to Joe Derkits. Not only was he attentive and sensitive to my needs, but his personality made me want to work hard and his passion for people and the profession let me know he cared about my progress and my pain. -Erica

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Joseph Derkits is the best in Chicago! I started with weak ankles and he worked with me to make them better than ever. Truly appreciate his expertise and the confidence he’s given me, both physically and mentally, to get back on the field and doing what I love. -Diego

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Joe was my home therapist after two separate surgeries. He was really helpful with identifying things in my home like tables, counters, etc to substitute for gym equipment. While there, he helped with movement, but he also helped me identify exercises I could do independently. I highly recommend him especially for in home therapy. -Kathy

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I've had the pleasure to work with Joe. He is incredibly knowledgeable and helped me tremendously with some complex medical issues. I recently had a back, neck, & hip surgery. Joe was able to navigate it in a very methodical way. We did BFR, Dry Needling, adjusted some biomechanics, Traction, did some very specific exercises to isolate a muscle, and isolated stretching. Although it has been a long and tough journey, they remain motivated to get me better and that helped me to keep pushing. He is certainly above any PT that I worked with and that has been more than plenty. -Jafet

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I could live anywhere in the city and it wouldn't matter, I would make the trip to this specific clinic just to work with Joe. This is my second time working with Joe (different body part this time) and it's apparent how much thought and care he puts into each individual's schedule and exercises.

He's extremely flexible, responsive, and receptive to my individual needs. I previously went to someone else for my shoulder issues and I'll never make that mistake again. My shoulder strength and range of motion has increased exponentially in the short time I've been working with Joe again. I felt a massive reduction in pain after just our first meeting.

Additionally, Joe isn't just in this for the job; he actually listens and gets to know everyone he works with. He found out about my chronic migraines and neck pain and has given me various stretches to alleviate some of that pain. More importantly, he has discussed the magic of dry needling with me multiple times and I finally decided to take the dive after a particularly bad one. I've felt less tension in my neck since and haven't had any bad headaches. This led me to trying it with my traps and shoulder as well, which has helped so much. I plan on having him perform the dry needling each week as a result.

All in all, I can't say enough positive things about him. He' really cares about helping you feel better and strengthening those areas that you need. If you're having any sort of issue, see Joe! It'll be the best decision you've ever made for your body. -Korey

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I was not comfortable with the idea of physical therapy for many reasons but after a few sessions I felt at ease. Joe is good at checking in frequently and always used my feedback to help determine next steps.

In a short time, my symptoms began to improve and it felt like I had a friend helping me through a very not fun/confusing time. Joe provided me w/ resources outside of his own expertise so I can work on other issues I've been struggling with. From what I witnessed, Joe has great compassion for every patient he works with, and also has pretty good taste in music, so be excited if you get to work with him. -Rachel