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Erik Howland, PT

Physical Therapist

5.0

577 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Occupational/Physical Therapy

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Practice Focus Areas

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Physical Therapist

Education

Professional Education:: PT, DPT, St Louis University Doisy College of Health Sciences - 2011

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

577 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

63 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

63 Reviews

February 26, 2026

5.0

He was great. Explained everything he wanted me to do and guided me through each stretch

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Erik Howland is an excellent PT. He quickly and accurately assessed my issue and provided the appropriate at-home exercises. Following his guidance, I experienced steady improvement.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Erik was patient and explained very well each process and pain points.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

He is patient, explains what he is going to do & let you give him feedback & adjust his treatment to what is needed

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February 23, 2026

5.0

His patience and concern. His patience in teaching me how to care for myself.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Knows's how to work with older patients

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February 19, 2026

5.0

Erik is a knowledgeable and attentive, the perfect physical therapist with a deep understanding of physiology and how it factors in to successful physical rehabilitation. I cannot recommend and thank him highly enough!

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Very personable. Very knowledgeable. I am a golfer and like that he has a skill set unique to this population. Would recommend to all golfers in the region.

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February 07, 2026

5.0

Erik is top-notch...he's always on point, he extends a bespoke PT session every time I see him. Hopefully, he is appreciated by others, as well.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

my therapist has been professional, patient, and very attentive to my needs and limitations. Each exercise is carefully explained, and I always feel supported and encouraged during every appointment.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

He is outstanding in every way possible.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Erik always does a very nice job

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Very pleasant, knowledgeable, and patient

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Erik has a solid plan for my rebellious shoulder. Walked in guarded and sore, walked out educated and reassured.

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December 29, 2025

5.0

He is always pleasant, professional and patient.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Pleasant, professional, explains and listens

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December 15, 2025

5.0

He's very attentive, not aggressive very calm even when I don't know what I'm doing after he show me, he's considerate and most of all he's taught me a lot about my body that I did not know which is very important when you walk away and you understand what is happening to you and what has happened to you and he makes that very clear and has no problem with answering me over and over again if I don't actually get it. He is Awesome !

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Always listens to me. Addresses my questions. Great PT!

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Erik is always professional, patient, emphatic, knowledgeable, caring and is hopefully being compensated accordingly.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Erik is thoughtful and knowledgeable in his approach. What he does makes a huge difference.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, patient, emphatic and is hopefully being compensated accordingly.

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November 08, 2025

5.0

He is nice, smart and listens well.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

extremely satisfied from the services offered

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional and friendly.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

The Best

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and friendly.

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October 11, 2025

5.0

Thoughtful and expert care!

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October 03, 2025

5.0

I'm a person with movility problems and he makes sure I feel confortable and secure.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

He listens very well. Has offered several ways to treat my issue. He is very knowledgeable and likable. I trust him.

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September 27, 2025

5.0

Great diagnostician - listens to the issues, assesses the problems, and helps the patient understand!

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Informative, supportive

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September 12, 2025

5.0

Know what treatment I need

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Erik Howland is a knowledgeable professional.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

He is very professional and motivates you in a friendly and supportive way.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Extremely talented

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August 22, 2025

5.0

Erik is super knowledgeable and explains/communicates superbly

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August 20, 2025

5.0

Erik is great very efficient and very kind extremely skillful

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Professional, patient, emphatic, knowledgeable and simply one of the premier therapists. Delivers a nonpareil PT experience. Hopefully, he's being compensated accordingly...

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Erik is extremely knowledgeable and super at explaining issue to clients

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July 30, 2025

5.0

good treatment

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Took the time to hear my concerns and developed a personalized plan for my shoulder pain.

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Erik is an excellent PT who listens closely, has obvious expertise in his area and is so effective in assessing and treating. I see great results after my sessions with him.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

He is a fantastic and supportive physical therapist, knowledgable, friendly, giving and proactive guiding successful patient care and physical rehabilitation.

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July 17, 2025

5.0

Erik is super helpful; not only knows a lot but is able to communicate and explain at the patient's leverl

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July 12, 2025

5.0

Very positive and helpful

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July 12, 2025

5.0

Erik did a great job explaining and evaluating my ankle and foot. I truly appreciate the time he spent and providing some initial exercises.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Erik is an incredible therapist. He is so knowledgeable, compassionate and knows how to motivate his patients.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Respectful, caring, thorough, and patient

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July 06, 2025

5.0

He is very personable and knowledgeable.

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July 04, 2025

5.0

Excellent care.

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June 18, 2025

5.0

Erik was amazing. His expertise and dedication to his work is extremely admirable. He very much listens and seeks to understand exactly what the patient is experiencing in order to provide specific and targeted solutions. He is realistic about progress, genuinely kind, and has endless patience. I would highly recommend Erik for any PT needs.

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June 13, 2025

5.0

Very patient, thorough, great bed side manner

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June 13, 2025

5.0

Patient, great bedside manner, thorough,

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June 12, 2025

5.0

He's the bomb!

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June 10, 2025

5.0

He explains everything we are about to in therapy so I can be aware what the goals are for me in my treatment..

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June 06, 2025

5.0

Erik is a true professional. He explains himself clearly and ensures that you understand. He includes you in the discussion and, most importantly, listens to your input. He deserves a perfect 10 out of 10.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Customizes exercises and listens to patient concern and input.

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June 01, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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May 30, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, the PT that other PTs recommend - 5 stars

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May 26, 2025

5.0

This is my second opportunity to work with Erik. He worked with me previously a couple of years ago and he was extremely good so I have requested to work with him again with my current issues. Erik is extremely knowledgeable and he is able to pinpoint my issues very quickly. He is very helpful, patient and great to work with. I have recommended Erik to people I know.

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May 17, 2025

5.0

Erik is attentive and invested in effective communication, meets me where I am ability wise. I appreciate his willingness and patience in this PT space very much.

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May 13, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, great bedside manner, excellent service

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Disclosures

Erik Howland, PT reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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