Dr. Meredith Atkenson, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Chicago, IL

About Dr. Meredith Atkenson

Dr. Meredith Atkenson is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and fellowship-trained manual physical therapist (FAAOMPT), placing her among the top tier of orthopedic specialists nationwide. She is the founder of Made Resilient Physical Therapy and Sports Performance, a concierge, one-on-one practice committed to delivering highly individualized, evidence-based care. Dr. Atkenson earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Marquette University and completed her orthopedic residency and manual therapy fellowship at Northwestern University. She has a strong background in sports medicine and previously served as the head physical therapist for Loyola University Athletics. Her clinical expertise includes orthopedic rehabilitation, post-operative recovery, sports injury management, return-to-sport testing, strength and conditioning, and performance optimization for adults and youth athletes. She also provides comprehensive cancer rehabilitation, helping individuals manage pain, fatigue, mobility limitations, de-conditioning, and treatment-related side effects during and after cancer care. Her approach focuses on restoring strength, improving function, and supporting safe return to meaningful daily activities. Additional services include dry needling, advanced manual therapy, mobility training, injury prevention programming, and wellness-focused care for individuals seeking long-term movement health. Dr. Atkenson believes exceptional outcomes require time, attention, and partnership. Every session is one-on-one and tailored to each patient’s goals—whether returning to sport, recovering from surgery, navigating cancer treatment, or simply moving with greater confidence. Her mission is to help patients build strength, restore function, and create lasting resilience.

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Popular visit reasons

Aquatic Therapy

Arthritis

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFRT)

Dizziness

Physical Therapy Consultation

Sleep Problems

Sports Injury

X-ray

Aquatic Therapy

Arthritis

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFRT)

Dizziness

Office location

Dr. Meredith Atkenson, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT also offers online video visits for patients

Made Resilient Physical Therapy & Performance

2000 N Racine Ave, Ste 1000B, Chicago, IL 60614

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Education and background

Practice names

Made Resilient Physical Therapy & Performance

Board certifications

Orthopaedics (American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties)
American Academy of Manipulative Therapy

Education and training

Marquette University, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Northwestern University, Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Professional memberships

American Physical Therapy Association

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1740761246

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Dr. Meredith Atkenson work with?

Dr. Meredith Atkenson works with Made Resilient Physical Therapy & Performance.

Where is Dr. Meredith Atkenson's office located?

Dr. Meredith Atkenson has 2 office locations, including in Chicago and Spillertown, view full addresses on Dr. Atkenson's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Meredith Atkenson have?

Dr. Meredith Atkenson is certified by Orthopaedics (American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties) and American Academy of Manipulative Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Meredith Atkenson?

Dr. Meredith Atkenson frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Physical Therapy Consultation, Sleep Problems, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Meredith Atkenson on their profile.