Post-Surgery Physical Therapy in Northwest Indiana
One-on-one rehab before and after orthopedic surgery. From prehab through your full return to sport, training and the activities you love, not just until you’re “cleared.”
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We guide athletes at every level, from high school to collegiate, D1 and professional, and active adults from before surgery all the way back to full activity. Not playing a sport? That’s okay. We take an athlete-minded approach with everyone we treat. We follow your surgeon’s guidelines and communicate with them directly, so we can get you started as soon as possible and make the most of your healing window.
Surgery on the calendar
You want to go in as strong as possible and set yourself up for a smoother recovery.
Just had surgery
You want a clear plan from day one and someone guiding every step.
ACL reconstruction
It’s a long road back, and you want it done right the first time.
Shoulder or elbow surgery
You want full strength and motion back, overhead and under load.
Progress has stalled
Your recovery hit a plateau and you’re not sure what to do next.
Cleared, but not ready
Your surgeon released you, but you don’t trust your body yet.
Getting back to your sport
You want objective testing that shows you’re truly ready to play.
Active adults
Lifting, running, golf or keeping up with your kids. You want your life back.
Surgeries we rehab
Rehab for the most common orthopedic and sports surgeries, including joint replacements, with a plan built around your procedure, your surgeon’s guidelines and your goals.
Knee
- ACL reconstruction
- Meniscus repair or trim
- Knee arthroscopy
- Patellar tendon repair
- Knee replacement (total & partial)
Shoulder & elbow
- Rotator cuff repair
- Labrum repair
- Shoulder stabilization
- UCL (Tommy John) reconstruction
- Shoulder replacement
Hip, ankle & foot
- Hip arthroscopy & labral repair
- Hip replacement
- Achilles tendon repair
- Ankle stabilization
- Fracture repair, including ORIF (open reduction internal fixation)
Before & after
- Prehab before surgery
- Return-to-sport testing
- Return to running & lifting
Finish rehab when you’re ready, not when the visits run out
Pain often fades long before strength comes back. Whether you’re returning to your sport, your job or your full athletic potential, we make data-driven decisions. We test for side-to-side asymmetries, strength deficits and how you produce and absorb force, so you return in the safest position possible.
Book your evaluation →Data-driven rehab, one-on-one
A full hour, 1-on-1
Every session is with your clinician from start to finish. No juggling multiple patients.
Prehab before surgery
Build strength and range of motion before your procedure so you start recovery ahead.
VALD strength testing
Force plates and ForceFrame compare your surgical side to your other side as you progress.
MSK ultrasound
In-house ultrasound lets us look at muscles, tendons and ligaments at rest and while you move.
Not traditional rehab
Within your surgeon’s guidelines, there’s a lot we can do inside your healing window to optimize your recovery.
Testing-based return
You progress on data, not just the calendar, all the way through running, lifting, work and sport.
Hear it from our patients
Real Proven Performance patients, in their own words.
Functional athlete · From ER-level neck and low back pain to pain-free
Firefighter · Shoulder replacement recovery
How getting started works
Book your evaluation
Send us your details. Our patient coordinator will reach out to answer questions and get you on the schedule.
1-on-1 evaluation
A thorough assessment of the injured area, how you move and how you train, so we understand what's going on and why.
Your plan back to sport
You'll leave with a clear, individualized plan to get back to running, lifting, training or competing.
Have insurance? Most of our patients do.
They use their out-of-network benefits with us, so every visit is a full hour, one-on-one with your therapist, never split between multiple patients. We provide detailed receipts you can submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement paid directly to you, and after your first visit you’ll know your plan of care and total investment up front.
- HSA
- FSA
- HRA
- Cherry financing
- CareCredit
- In-house payment plans
Patients travel to us from all over
We’re based in Merrillville, and patients come to us from across Northwest Indiana, Chicagoland and Southwest Michigan. Some travel from as far as Milwaukee and the Indianapolis area.
Post-surgery physical therapy questions
Do I need a doctor’s referral?
No. Indiana lets you see a physical therapist directly, so you can book your evaluation and get started without a referral. If your care continues past 42 days, Indiana requires a referral to keep going, and we’ll coordinate that with your doctor for you.
I’m not an athlete. Can you still help me?
Yes. We work with active adults, weekend warriors and people recovering from surgery, not just competitive athletes. Everyone gets the same athlete-minded approach: a clear goal, objective testing and a plan built to get you back to the things you love doing.
When should I start physical therapy after surgery?
It depends on your procedure, and we always follow your surgeon’s guidelines. We also communicate with your surgeon directly to get you started as soon as it’s safe. Reach out before your surgery date and we’ll plan your first visits around it.
Do you offer prehab before surgery?
Yes. Building strength and range of motion before surgery can help you start your recovery from a better place. We’ll build a prehab plan around your surgery date.
How long is each visit?
Every session is a full hour, one-on-one with your clinician.
Do you take insurance?
We’re an out-of-network clinic. Most of our patients have insurance and use their out-of-network benefits with us. We accept HSA, FSA and HRA, offer Cherry financing, CareCredit and in-house payment plans, and provide detailed receipts you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.
How do I know when I’m ready to return to sport?
We put you through return-to-sport testing with VALD force plates and ForceFrame, checking for asymmetries, strength deficits, force output and force absorption. Not returning to a sport? We test you the same way for getting back to work or your full athletic potential.
Where are you located?
5210 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410. Patients travel to us from all over Northwest Indiana, Chicagoland and Southwest Michigan, including Crown Point, Valparaiso, Dyer, Schererville, St. John, Cedar Lake, Lowell, Hobart, Portage, Chesterton, La Porte, Rensselaer and Chicago.
Book your evaluation
Leave your name, phone and email and our Patient Care Coordinator will reach out within 3–5 minutes during business hours, often sooner, to answer your questions and get you scheduled.
Proven Performance Physical Therapy
5210 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Serving Northwest Indiana