Providing Physical Rehabilitation Therapy, Pain Management, and Sports Medicine for the dogs and cats of Chicago

IPC has been serving the Chicago area since 2005

 

Our veterinarians, therapists, and assistants receive ongoing education in the field of physical rehabilitation. As a result, we provide our patients with the highest quality of care.

What Makes Us Different

IPC Team members assist in a veterinary physical therapy examination on a black pit bull mix. Two veterinary rehabilitation therapists kneel while another veterinary rehab assistant walks a patient for gait analysis video.

Comprehensive Initial Exams

During our interactive initial exam, you and your pet will spend up to 60 minutes with one of our veterinarians, who will then develop an individualized treatment plan for your pet.

Our Team
A brown dog stands with it's mouth open in the veterinary rehabilitation underwater treadmill as a part of it's canine physical therapy program.

Individualized Treatment Plans

Your pet's individualized treatment plan will include in-clinic therapies such as hydrotherapy, acupuncture, therapeutic exercise, massage, therapeutic laser, and shockwave. Additionally, our experts will provide product recommendations and demonstrate techniques that can be performed at home.

Our Services
A cattle dog stands with it's front feet on a green balance ball as a part of its veterinary Physical Therapy for Dogs program

The Best Outcomes

In coordination with the rest of your veterinary care team, our goal is to enhance your pet’s mobility and quality of life.

Our Patients

What Pet Parents Are Saying

  • "I honestly can't say enough good things about IPC - I've noticed a huge difference in Duckie's happiness, comfort and mobility since we started her treatments at IPC. Everyone at IPC is incredibly nice and responsive. Duckie has some separation anxiety and when we first started coming to IPC, she had a tough time separating from me at the beginning of each session. Now, she can't say bye fast enough. She loves working with everyone, but I think she feels particularly close to Maureen - who has shown tremendous patience with me and Duckie - to the point that Duckie actually sat in Maureen's lap during our last recheck instead of mine! (Go Maureen!). The reception staff is also so friendly with Duckie - they always let her snoop behind the desk (her favorite) - and don't mind when she knocks things over. I am very thankful we are at IPC and feel like Duckie is receiving such competent, compassionate and thoughtful care. I have already started to recommend IPC to friends and acquaintances and will continue to do so."

  • "The entire team at IPC is fantastic. The reception staff is always friendly and make us feel welcome. I love how they great each dog by name when they walk through the door. Dr. Ridley is wonderful. She never makes me feel rushed in our rechecks and listens to every question or concern that I have. She makes me feel like she understands and cares deeply for Piper. All of the therapists are always great when they take Piper back and bring her back to me after her appointment."

  • "The IPC staff has been PHENOMENAL since the very first time they treated Mongo. From working around my very fluid schedule to ensure Mongo got his appointments in, to “running interference” with other clients to facilitate his ingress and egress from the building, the entire team went above and beyond to make his treatments successful. But most important to mention is the genuine care, compassion and love you’ve all shown to both Mongo and me over the past few years. It did not go unnoticed and I will never forget all that you did for my partner and best friend. Thank you for everything, Dr. Martin and ESPECIALLY thank you Emma for caring for and treating Mongo as if he were your own; the bond you’ve formed with him is undeniable and is a testament to both your character as an individual and as an employee of the IPC Team. Again, thank you all for being you and for what you do! It’s with since appreciation, respect and love that we submit this note of gratitude."

  • "I had the absolute best experience at IPC. The reception staff was amazingly welcoming and friendly. They also were super helpful upon check out. The doctor and assistant were also extremely welcoming and helpful. The doctor listened to me explain my pet's ailments and gave a step-by-step action plan to follow. This has been exactly what I needed to care for my pet. They took excellent care of my dog. I have already recommended to several people who may ever need this kind of care."

  • "This has been such a positive experience! My senior dog is seeing benefits and improvement to her mobility since starting PT here, and I love how kind the staff is. All around good energy and helpfulness no matter what! Also love that I've been given at-home tips so that I can provide consistency for my dog!"

  • "IPC has made such a difference in our pup’s life. She’s healthier, with better managed pain. The staff is wonderful, effective and great to work with. We can’t say enough good things about the IPC team. Thank you!"

  • "I continue to be so impressed with the care Percy receives at IPC! I was so worried at Percy's first appointment that he wouldn't be able to "just be a dog" due to his injury. Within minutes of his consultation, I knew he was in great hands. Dr. Ridley and Brooklyn take such good care of Percy. His care plan allows him to still do all the things he loves and try new ones- like swimming. I can't thank you all enough for everything. He absolutely loves coming for his sessions!"

  • "Everyone from the receptions to the techs and vet has been so warm and caring. I have seen a ton of improvement in my dog’s mobility/flexibility since starting treatment with you."

  • “Max walks better these days. He no longer crisscrosses his hind legs. He will climb some stairs, walk over obstacles with more ease, and appears to be in less discomfort. He has an easier time getting in and out of bed, eating, and doing other daily life activities. I am convinced he also adores spending his Wednesdays with the team at IPC too! He gets lots of snuggles, love, attention, and seems die hard about his acupuncture routine:). We are so grateful for the staff at IPC and their dedicated care for Max.”

  • “Lola is no longer clenching in pain when I massage her back. Her hips are also much stronger and showing no signs of popping out. She can now do the stairs again too!! She seems like a puppy again even though she just had knee surgery. Cora is doing very well too!! She seems a lot stronger and stable. She still walks a little funky but honestly, I was afraid Cora wasn't going to be able to use her back legs anymore so to see her gain so much strength is amazing! I just want to thank the IPC team for all of their help and love for my girls! I don't know where we would be without you guys! Special thank you to Renee and Katie! My girls love all of you so much!”

  • “If you didn't know Ernie had previously had back pain and don't see his scar, you would never know that there had been anything wrong with him. He has resumed his mobility and previous lifestyle (aside from a few restrictions that will stay in place for life) that he had pre-January. We know that his treatments at IPC have gotten him to where he is today. Between his acupuncture, laser, massage, exercise, and hydrotherapy, he is pain-free, med-free, and continues to build strength in his back end. We will be lifelong patients of IPC and continue to treat Ernie in a preventative capacity moving forward. ”

  • “I don't know how to thank IPC enough, there was a time when I was scared of Runt's future, she became sedentary after her TPLO and you could tell all she wanted to do was be a dog. Thanks to her amazing team at IPC it feels as though she's a puppy again! There is nothing greater than seeing her smile from ear to ear on the car ride home from a session. Emma, Rika, Renee, Dr. Ridley, and everyone we have ever spoken to have been the sweetest, most compassionate people we have ever met! Thank you for treating us like family!”

  • “Everyone I’ve had contact with deserves to be recognized for their work ethic and people (and animal !) skills. Emma deserves extra kudos for going above and beyond in caring for my boys Mongo & Hagrid. Your staff is always super courteous and willing to explain the details of what’s going on regarding scheduling, billing, and progress.”

  • “Sour loves his sessions with Renee and the other therapists at IPC! He's always excited when I pick him up and seems very happy. The exercise regimen has helped his mobility and he's generally been a lot more flexible. His mood overall has definitely improved too, which has been wonderful to see. I'm really glad we have IPC as a resource - you guys have really been a help to all of my puppy pals. :)”

  • “Rehabilitation has been the biggest blessing, we feel so fortunate to be working with IPC. Going in the car to IPC is truly one of Boston's top five favorite things to do. When she first started she was very nervous, but as she's come to IPC we've seen her really open up and trust the people and the process. IPC is able to craft a personalized regimen that meets Boston where she needs to be. And as a working dog breed, it's been so important for Boston to still engage in agility and have mental tasks to accomplish even her body can't do everything that she wants it to do. We have no doubt that IPC has been able to stagnate Boston's physical decline and given us more time with her that we wouldn't have had otherwise. ”

  • “Butternut loves her workouts. At IPC, she takes part in calisthenics, laser therapy, acupressure, hydrotherapy, and more, and always comes back with a smile on her face. She loves spending time with her rehabilitation therapists Emma and Dr. Ridley, and devours her apple chicken treats that they give her to keep her motivated! When she had dislocated her hip, the emergency vet had said she would have to immediately get surgery to be able to walk again—however we decided to take help from IPC firstly, and with that she has been doing so well. No surgery in our plans as of now! We are so thankful for the positive and bright team at IPC for the love and care they give to all of their patients. They have kept us so hopeful with Butternut’s recovery, and we can’t imagine her having gotten better help anywhere else!”

  • "Everything was great in our assessment visit - the staff was friend, the doctor was SO well prepared, and I felt confident in her assessment of Oliver's issues. I'm so thankful to have IPC's help - I wish I had brought him here sooner!"

  • “It was one of the best appointments ever. During these times, the team is so friendly, understandng and accommodating. Everyone wore their appropriate PPE and greeted us at the door. I received pictures and a follow-up email from Dublin's PT session within a few hours. That was awesome! Thank God I chose IPC for Dublin's PT, this is amazing work that IPC does to help your furry family member have the best life ever!”

  • "YOU ARE SIMPLY AMAZING!!!!!! So thankful for YOU! I never thought that would be possible for Henryk to run, sit and enjoy 2 miles walks after his 2! ACL surgeries! Keep on rocking!"

  • “We really love the entire staff here! Denise, Kimmie, and Jennie are all extremely kind and a great part of our week. Brooklyn and Sam are Rhea's therapists and weekly best friends. Every time we leave the house for therapy we say, "Should we see Sam and Brooklyn?!" And Rhea LOSES HER MIND. She grabs her leash in her mouth and drags me down the street to IPC's front door. It is also a bit tedious getting her to leave......as you all know. It is hard for her to say goodbye to the treadmill every week, if she could live in that room, I am sure she would. Thank you for everything you have done for Rhea. Watching her these last few months act like a normal dog with no pain, no stiffness, and no lameness is the greatest gift we have been given since getting Rhea. “