Best of Climbing 2017

Lee Physical Therapy
James Lee PT, DPT, FAAOMPT

Physical Therapist

Lee Physical Therapy serves the Chicago community and is dedicated to quick recovery in order to safely return to activities you enjoy the most. Invest in your health today. We stay up to date with current sport specific movements and provide hands-on manual therapy plus guided exercises to facilitate movement, accelerate healing, minimize pain, and improve strength. Understand how to listen to your body and keep doing the things you love in life. Read more

31 recommendations

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    Dr. Lee is a very approachable and down to earth. By the first session I could immediately get the sense he was a professional and extremely knowledgable in his area of study. He clearly explains to me everything that I need to know and more, in a language that I can easily understand.

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    James is the best and is basically a PT Jedi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)))))

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    James lee is Knowledgeable; he is really good in manipulation therapy; flexible with his schedule; tries his best to accomodate requests of his patients

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    Literally one of the nicest and hardest working people I know and always has a smile on his face!

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    I saw James Lee for an injury in my left knee. He did an initial evaluation and I decided that I enjoyed his work style and choose to continue working with him. In just 8 short weeks of therapy and following his at home exercises, I was back to 90% health and 100% shortly after.

    I could not recommend James more!

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    He really spends time to thoroughly treat and explain to you and is very knowlegeable!

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    James Lee is a very personable physical therapist. He is always willing to help and knows a ton about the body. From strength to mobility to injury prevention, he'll always be able to teach you something.

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    Google Verified

    He is more then willing to come to you and works around your schedule. He is very polite and knowledgeable. He does a phenomenal job at explaining what is going on and how you can manage it and fix what is wrong. He does a great job on manipulating the joints and relieving muscle tightness.

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    A highly skilled climber in his own right, James puts his experience and knowledge to use in treating climbing-related injuries and teaching injury prevention. He is calm, personable, dependable, and attentive. You'll be in good hands!

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    He was my therapist and I was amazed with the his knowledge and expertise and how accurately he recognized the problem which no one else could figure out. Also he is very honest and dependable.

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    James is both personable and knowledgeable. He is easy to talk to and is very involved in the climbing community. Not only is he one of the leaders for Chicago's Adaptive Climbing Group, but he also travels to local climbing gyms to talk about how to avoid and treat climbing injuries.

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    Very unique approach with using evidence based treatments. Climbing needs physical therapists to address movement dysfunction and Lee Physical Therapy accomplishes this very well.

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    His has a vast wealth of knowledge! No question I've ever presented him with has gone unanswered. He is kind and generous!

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    James is a great physical Therapist. He's an expert in his field, and really easygoing.

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    Seasoned climber, accessible, very knowledgeable, client-centric, and forthright.

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    James Lee is a nice guy and he knows what he is doing. He has been helping me improve my climbing for over a year and I steadily improve.

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    Knowledgeable about climbing injuries and prevention! Loves to educate his clients!

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    I have worked with James since he has become the lead volunteer for the Adaptive Climbing Group. James is so incredibly knowledgeable with all things climbing, physical therapy, and just being an all around amazing person. Dr. Lee's dedication to physical therapy, climbing, and giving back to all different communities are what make James a stand out player in the field.

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    James will give you a thorough assessment to pinpoint the weak areas in your body and explain how your body is compensating for it and it's short and long term consequences. He explains the relationship between the different parts of your body that makes complete sense even to non-medical professionals. He will then not just tell/recommend general exercises but show/demonstrate/teach different exercises to address your weaker parts. He travels and comes to you so there are no waiting rooms and wasted downtime. You may contact him for a particular ache or pain and he will leave you with a gameplan to strengthen your total body! Highly recommended!

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    He is a fellow of manual physical therapy, which distinguishes him from the usual physical therapist. Very knowledgeable and his goal is to help you out.

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    James is an outstanding physical therapist, and great friend - a relationship essential to have with someone you're trusting your body to. He makes house calls for those who have difficulty getting far from home. As an added bonus, he himself is a great climber, so his physical therapy skills are paired with a technical prowess and personal understanding of how bodies should work!

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    He is an excellent listener to the patient's need. Has great bedside manners. Highly recommended.

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    Google Verified

    Very knowledgeable and trustworthy. The only physical therapist in Chicago with a climbing oriented focus to both help treat and prevent injury.

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    James has been a climber for 10 years, and is very familiar with the injuries that can occur and knows the frustration of not being able to climb. He will get you back to climbing shape in no time! He volunteers regularly with an adaptive climb group for climbers with various disabilities; there is no excuse for not climbing! He is the new owner of a crag dog in the making named Sophie.

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    James is reliable. He also shows consistency and has a pure passion to help others in need. I have seen him show compassion towards others, and volunteers most of his free time to help the disabled. He has a wide range of knowledge and experience with rehabilitation, and physical therapy. He has helped my father improve his knee strength and flexibility after having both his knees replaced. I whole heartedly recommend James Lee to anyone in need of physical therapy.

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    An elite PT in every sense of the word. Not only an extremely strong climber, but a hands on expert PT. I think this combination lends him the insight you can't get through a PT or climbing instructor alone. He has an arsenal of techniques that are targeted, effective, and easy to do at home or work without buying an extra equipment. He truly has a passion for his field, and is eager to share his knowledge if you have any questions, at any time.

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    He's awesome!!!! Highly recommend!!! You will come away much better than when you started. He's very knowledgeable and has a great work ethic. two thumbs way up. Helll come to your house and he really cares!!! BelIeve me!!!!

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    James is an extremely knowledgeable physical therapist with especially good information about climbing related injuries. In the process of healing acute injuries, you will also learn exercises and climbing techniques that will prevent future problems

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    He is a therapist that specializes in climbers! Best person to see to fix up body issues related to climbing.

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    As a climber and physical therapist, James Lee really understands the needs of climbers. His expertises in the field and dedication to patients' health has helped me recover faster and become more knowledgeable in my own body.

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    James Lee is an active member of the Chicago climbing community, a lead volunteer for the Adaptive Climbing Group, and a great friend of Brooklyn Boulders Chicago. He is an incredibly warm and friendly person, always happy to answer questions about injury prevention and recovery. He has given multiple climbing injury prevention clinic at the First Ascent and Brooklyn Boulders in Chicago and is a great resource for everyone!