Meet the Team!
Our Doctors of Physical Therapy have training placing them in the top 10% and top 1% of the country!
Dr. Muhibb Sadiq
PT, DPT, OCS
Dr. Meredith Atkenson
PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Ali Rafiq
PT, DPT, OCS, CIDN
Meet Our Founder!
Dr. Muhibb Sadiq obtained his Bachelor's in Exercise Science & Health Promotion at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2016. He then pursued his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University. Following that, he completed a one-year postdoctoral orthopedic specialty program, which only about 10-20% of physical therapists across the nation have the opportunity to pursue, earning the title of a Board Certified Clinical Specialist (OCS).
The orthopedic program was with the #1 rehabilitation hospital in the country, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, where he was treating patients full time, and acted as an adjunct faculty for Northwestern University, Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences' Musculoskeletal and Kinesiology courses. Muhibb's experiences also include treating patients post traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord, multiple sclerosis, and other neurologic conditions. In 2018, Muhibb presented some of his work at the National Physical Therapy Conference in Washington D.C. In 2020, Muhibb had the opportunity to create an online learning module for the United Arab Emirates regarding mid-back pain and chest pain. Recently, his case report about mid-back pain and chest pain was accepted to present nationally in 2021.
Dr. Meredith Atkenson
PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Meredith Atkenson is in the top 1% of DPTs across the country!
She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Marquette University in 2018. She then trained alongside Dr. Muhibb Sadiq in a postdoctoral residency program at Northwestern University & Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the #1 rehab hospital in the country! Like Dr. Sadiq, she is also a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Dr. Atkenson served as the head physical therapist for Loyola University Athletics before completing an Orthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowship (FAAOMPT) with Northwestern University, placing Dr. Atkenson is in the TOP 1% of DPTs across the country!
Dr. Ali Rafiq
PT, DPT, OCS, CIDN
Dr. Ali Rafiq is in the top 10% of DPTs across the country!
He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in 2022. Similar to Dr. Sadiq and Dr. Atkenson, Dr. Rafiq then completed a 1 year post-doctorate residency program with Northwestern University & Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the #1 rehab hospital in the country! This advanced training places Dr. Rafiq in the top 10% of DPTs across the country! Similar to Dr. Atkenson & Dr. Sadiq, he is also a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS).
Dr. Rafiq holds his certification in dry needling, and is currently working on obtaining his vestibular certification.
Our Approach
The healthcare system has become an industry which prioritizes profits over evidence-based care and patient experiences. We believe that patient care should be completely one-on-one and consist of an individualized plan of care.
The human body is complex and is composed of many different systems (musculoskeletal, digestive, nervous, etc). All systems within the body interact with one another. Whenever an injury occurs, we believe all systems of the human body should be addressed in order to maximize the body's potential to heal.
Every human thinks, feels, and acts differently. Why should you have the same rehabilitation program as someone else?
Location
Element Performance & Physical Therapy is located inside the facility of MyBody Complex, a 15,000 square foot facility housing turf, cross-fit, free weights, cardiovascular, and multi-functional equipment.
Get in Touch
193 Northfield Rd
Northfield, IL 60093
(LOCATED INSIDE OF MYBODY COMPLEX)
312-970-9404
