Business Details
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Chicago
At Pt X Aj, we are dedicated to providing thorough, personalized, and evidence-based physical therapy solutions for individuals experiencing pain or dysfunction. Our practice is built on a foundation of diverse clinical experience, including work in community hospitals, private practices, and specialized orthopedic settings across New York and Chicago. We prioritize continuing education to stay at the forefront of modern treatment techniques, with specialized training in pelvic floor therapy, obstetric physical therapy, and prenatal/postpartum corrective exercise.Our approach combines hands-on care, movement analysis, and patient education to address conditions like diastasis recti, pelvic pain, and sports injuries. We specialize in helping women navigate the physical challenges of pregnancy and postpartum recovery while supporting recreational athletes and individuals seeking optimal function. Our commitment to transparency includes clear pricing options and individualized home programs to empower long-term wellness.
Services
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Pre and Postnatal Care
Sports Injury Recovery
Pre and Post Surgical Care
Hands-on Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized prenatal/postpartum and pelvic floor therapy expertise
- Our therapist holds Orthopedic Clinical Specialist certification (OCS)
- We combine hands-on treatment with individualized home exercise programs
- We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and offer transparent self-pay pricing
- We focus on evidence-based techniques with fewer required treatment visits
Associations and certifications
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
What people say
Helpful, reassuring and professional
Services
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Pelvic floor therapy addresses bladder/bowel control issues, sexual dysfunction, and chronic pelvic pain through comprehensive assessment and treatment. Our approach combines external/internal evaluations with targeted exercises to restore optimal pelvic floor function for both women and men. This specialized care helps patients recover from childbirth, surgeries, or chronic conditions while improving quality of life.
Pre and Postnatal Care
Specialized care for pregnancy-related musculoskeletal changes and postpartum recovery. We treat diastasis recti, back pain, and pelvic instability while preparing bodies for childbirth and restoring function afterward. Our evidence-based approach includes movement retraining, scar tissue management, and return-to-exercise guidance for optimal maternal wellness.
Sports Injury Recovery
Individualized rehabilitation for sports-related injuries focuses on restoring strength, flexibility, and movement patterns. Through detailed biomechanical assessments and targeted exercises, we help athletes recover from knee injuries, muscle strains, and overuse conditions while preventing future injuries through performance optimization.
Pre and Post Surgical Care
Comprehensive orthopedic surgical support includes prehabilitation assessments and postoperative recovery programs. We establish baseline function before surgery and implement protocols to reduce pain, improve mobility, and accelerate return to daily activities following procedures like joint replacements or ligament repairs.
Hands-on Treatment
Our manual therapy techniques include soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilizations, and muscle reeducation to improve movement quality. This hands-on approach addresses restrictions, enhances neuromuscular control, and complements exercise programs to achieve lasting functional improvements for various musculoskeletal conditions.
People
Alison AJ Hayman
Physical Therapist
Alison AJ Hayman, PT, DPT, OCS specializes in orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapy. With clinical experience across New York and Chicago, she combines evidence-based practice with specialized training in obstetric PT and corrective exercise. Her personal experience with postpartum recovery informs her compassionate, individualized approach to patient care.
Questions
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. For other plans, we offer self-pay options with superbill submission support for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
What should I wear to my appointment?
Wear comfortable movement-friendly clothing that allows access to the treatment area - shorts for knee issues, tank tops for shoulder problems, etc.
What happens during the first visit?
Initial appointments include goal discussion, movement assessments, strength/mobility testing, and immediate treatment planning based on your specific needs and functional goals.
What is pelvic floor therapy?
Pelvic floor therapy assesses and treats bladder/bowel control issues, sexual dysfunction, and pelvic pain through manual techniques, exercise programs, and patient education for improved quality of life.
Why choose out-of-network/self-pay?
Self-pay offers cost transparency and typically fewer required visits compared to traditional clinics, with optional insurance reimbursement through provided superbills for out-of-network benefits.
