Maureen George is a highly-respected and sought-out physical therapist who has been practicing in the Lincoln Park area for more than 30 years. Her individualized treatment approach is manually-oriented with a focus on restoring proper movement pattern followed by a comprehensive at- home maintenance program.
Orthopedic surgeons, plus current and former patients, recommend Ms. George for her wide-ranging skills including treatments for spine and sacroiliac joint conditions, pre-and post-surgical rehabilitation, running-related injuries, and pre-and postnatal conditions. In addition, Ms. George has extensive experience working with middle and high school soccer, cross country and lacrosse players. After her daughter joined a competitive Irish dance team, Ms. George became the “go-to” therapist for Chicagoland Irish dancers.
In addition to working with patients, Ms. George is a clinical instructor and mentor of physical therapy students. She also collaborates with running coaches and personal trainers to establish fitness programs.
Ms. George received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1987 from Northwestern University, Magna Cum Laude. She obtained her Manual Therapy Certification from the Institute of Graduate Physical Therapy in 1994. In 2002, she became certified in the Pilates Mat Method. Ms. George obtained her certification as a clinical specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2004 and became certified in dry needling thru Myopain Seminars in 2015. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, general, orthopedic, and private sections. She is a member of the Lane Tech College Prep High School Local School Council.
Maureen is a past board member of the Women’s Health Organization of Chicago and is the past president of Lane Tech Friends of Lane.
