Athletico Physical Therapy

Athletico Physical Therapy is one of the largest physical and occupational therapy providers in the United States. Founded in 1991 by Mark Kaufman, a physical therapist and athletic trainer, the company began as a single clinic in Chicago and now operates more than 900 neighborhood locations across 24 states and the District of Columbia. It employs more than 9,000 clinicians, athletic trainers and team members.

The company's stated purpose is to remove pain and discomfort from people's lives and to enhance health and quality of life. Services span physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, concussion management, orthopedic rehabilitation and specialised rehabilitation programmes tailored to individual patient needs. Athletico reports that 98% of patients recommend its services to friends and family.

Athletico works across healthcare, sports medicine and occupational health, providing orthopedic rehabilitation services through partnerships with high schools, colleges, professional sports teams and elite organisations. Its emphasis is on expert clinicians and a community-level presence, with more than 30 years of sustained growth from its founding clinic in Chicago.