YOUR PATH

TO RESILIENCE

PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR

POWERLIFTERS & STRENGTH ENTHUSIASTS

Recover faster.
train harder.
perform stronger.

Iron Mind’s treatment plans will help you improve mobility, overcome pain, and achieve longevity. Located in Chicago, we work with both beginners and professionals for Physical Therapy, Mobility Training, Barbell Sports, Strength Training, and Personalized Rehab Programs.

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MEET BECCA

With a passion for optimizing performance and enhancing physical well-being, Dr. Becca Ward specializes in working with strength enthusiasts. As a competitive powerlifter herself, she is the go-to for barbell sport athletes, including Powerlifting, Crossfit, Weightlifting, and Strongman. She is also passionate about working with active adults who are starting their strength training journey.

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OUR SERVICES

PHYSICAL THERAPY

  • 1-on-1 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy

    Movement assessment

    Sport-specific rehabilitation

    Soft tissue work

    Dry needling

    Personalized rehab plan

    Recommendations for programming modifications - option to collaborate with your trainer/coach

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VIRTUAL COACHING

  • Customized program for rehab or performance updated weekly and delivered via Bridge Athletic.

    Regular communication for technique review and program updates.

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RECOVERY SESSION

  • Soft tissue mobilization

    Instrument-assisted soft tissue work

    Cupping

    Joint mobilizations

    Mobility drill recommendation

OUR APPROACH

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STEP 1
CALM IT DOWN

We’ll reduce pain and discomfort by adjusting your training routine and/or use tools such as rehab exercises and manual therapy to accommodate the injury.

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STEP 2
BUILD IT BACK UP

Once pain levels are reduced and tissue healing is well on its way, it's time to make sure we build up resiliency and confidence again.

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STEP 3
SURPASS YOUR GOALS

Traditional therapies discharge you after step 2. At Iron Mind, we know the demands of your sport. We’re ready to help you come back stronger and surpass your performance goals.

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  • “After working with Becca for the last 6 months I am finally able to comfortably load weight without all the fear I have associated with lifting"

    – Rafael

  • “Becca was able to cure a lingering shoulder pain that I had for months due to a lifting injury. In addition to the high quality therapy, she is very knowledgeable about powerlifting"

    – Tim

  • “Becca is THE best PT. She played collegiate softball and understands what that journey is like.”

    – Jamie

  • “She gave me an efficient and effective protocol to have me squatting, benching, and deadlifting again. The most rewarding thing was regaining that confidence and drive for the gym again."

    – Jake

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SpoRTS REHAB
Powerlifting rehab
SHOULDER PAIN
MUSCLE STRAINS
ELBOW PAIN
HIP MOBILITY
REHAB PROGRAMs
CHRONIC PAIN
DRY NEEDLING
BACK PAIN
MANUAL THERAPY
TENDINOPATHY

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