Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy has expanded its footprint in Chicago with a new location in Wicker Park. This latest addition reflects the organization’s commitment to meeting patients where they are by offering flexible hours, a wide range of accepted insurance plans, and expert therapy services tailored to individual needs. The clinic is situated at 1440 N Milwaukee Avenue, in the heart of the neighborhood, just across from Taco Bell Cantina.
Wicker Park’s new Ivy Rehab clinic is led by Joe Crnich, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, who brings his expertise as Clinic Director and Physical Therapist to the community.
“I’m honored to bring Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy to one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods,” shared Joe. “As a former team physical therapist for a Chicago pro sports team, I’m excited to offer the same high level of care our top athletes receive, now accessible to the Wicker Park community and beyond.”
Dr. Joe Crnich, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, is a residency-trained and board-certified sports physical therapist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University in 2016.
Joe specializes in the treatment and management of active individuals and athletes across all levels, from recreational gym-goers and weekend warriors to elite and professional athletes. He is passionate about helping patients not only return safely to their sport or activity but also improve their overall physical performance through tailored, sport-specific strength and conditioning programs.
His clinical interests include concussion management, ACL and hip scope rehabilitation, overhead athlete injuries, and vestibular conditions such as BPPV and unilateral hypofunction.
Outside of the clinic, Joe enjoys traveling and maintaining an active lifestyle through regular gym workouts and recreational sports leagues.
Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy in Chicago, IL, provides treatments that include blood flow restriction, chronic pain, dry needling, concussion management, headaches, and more.

Special programs offered at the Wicker Park – Chicago, IL, clinic include:
- ACL Rehab & Return to Sport Program
- Complimentary Injury Screenings
- Prehab
- Running Analysis
- Telehealth
- Total Joint Replacements
- Workers’ Compensation Program
Access to care is available with or without a physician’s prescription, usually within 24–hours, and through virtual telehealth.
Please contact us if you’ve injured yourself, are experiencing pain or discomfort, have lost your sense of balance or strength, or have any musculoskeletal concerns. The Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy team is here for you!
To make an appointment, call us at (773) 270-9509, or to request an appointment online, visit our Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy Wicker Park page.





