David Reavy
David Reavy is the founder and CEO of React Physical Therapy and creator of the Reavy Method. David's own experiences with the limitations of traditional physical therapy inspired him to develop the Reavy Method, now recognized by the Illinois Physical Therapy Association as a continuing education course for physical therapists. The Reavy Method creates strength through balance using dynamic assessment, muscle release, and muscle activation. By balancing the body, the Reavy Method not only brings patients back to their previous level of function but also helps them become stronger than ever. David is a board certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy with credentials from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Past and current clients include Matt Forte, Tracy McGrady, and the many clients that come through React Physical Therapy in Chicago, IL every day. Follow React Physical Therapy on Twitter and Facebook. Author posts
Pain is your body’s way of telling you something is up, and yes, there
We hear a lot about the importance of an effective warm-up, but what’s less
Patients ask me regularly if they really need to warm up before they work
If your usual warm-up is five minutes at an easy pace on a cardio
I’ve been experiencing chronic low back pain, and my doctor recommended I try physical
As a physical therapist, sometimes it’s hard for me to go to the gym
We live in Chicago, where the winter is cold, long and brutal, and finding
Strong lower abs are notoriously elusive, like a World Series win for the Cubs.
Q. I’m pregnant and want to maintain a healthy level of activity. What are
Q. I went on a long hike and now my shins are killing me.
Everyone has muscle tightness somewhere, which can limit your range of motion, contribute to
Normally, when we think of muscle imbalance, we think of the guy with a
Q: I haven’t been able to exercise, because I have pain in my elbow. My
Q. I’m heavy and I want to start running to lose weight. Should I worry
Q. What the heck is DOMS? And what can I do to prevent getting
