Smith Physical Therapy+ Supports Six Month Extension for Physical Therapy Telehealth Services

Crystal Lake, IL – March 26, 2025 – Smith Physical Therapy+ is excited to share that Congress has approved a six-month extension for telehealth services in physical therapy. This extension, through September 30, 2025, ensures continued access to high-quality virtual care, allowing patients to stay connected with their physical therapists and receive essential treatment from the comfort of home.

Since the expansion of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual care has become an essential component of physical therapy, improving access for individuals with mobility challenges, patients requiring flexible treatment options and those who live in rural areas. This extension preserves these benefits, allowing patients to receive necessary care while reducing travel burdens, scheduling stressors and ensuring consistency in treatment plans.

“The ultimate goal is to establish telehealth services for physical therapy as a permanent option,” explains Denise Smith, owner of Smith Physical Therapy+ in Crystal Lake. “By offering this service, we enhance accessibility, convenience, and effectiveness in rehabilitation for those who need it.”

For more information on the effectiveness of virtual Musculoskeletal Solutions, visit the PHTI. The PHTI independently reviewed more than 2,000 pieces of literature and concluded that many virtual MSK solutions offer clinic benefits to patients that are comparable to in-person physical therapy. To schedule a session or for additional information, please contact Smith Physical Therapy+ at 815-893-9075 or www.smithptplus.com.

Smith Physical Therapy+ is a concierge-style physical therapy company that believes proper movement is one of the fundamental keys to optimal health and wellness. We boast a broad portfolio of services that also includes a balance and concussion center, a running academy, dance medicine, pelvic health and sports specific training that focuses on injury prevention and return to sport. In addition, Smith Physical Therapy+ implements and facilitates many community events annually including street races, trail runs, swim/runs, educational classes, support groups and training groups for specific issues. 

The company operates two facilities in Crystal Lake, one of which includes an aquatic center. By redefining traditional physical therapy, Smith offers a unique experience and more personalized, compassionate care for the patient. With a prominent presence in the Crystal Lake community and the surrounding Chicagoland suburbs, Smith Physical Therapy+ serves thousands of clients on an annual basis through their many outreach channels and passionate providers.