THERAPEUTIC TAPING

Patrick McLean

Patrick McLean

Patrick McLean serves as Administrative Director and Co-CEO of Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center, a comprehensive pediatric therapy practice he co-founded with his wife Rose in 2014. With over a decade of healthcare business leadership, Patrick has transformed their vision of coordinated, family-centered care into a thriving multidisciplinary clinic serving families throughout Chicago. After graduating from Western Illinois University in 2004 with a Bachelor's degree in Business and Finance, Patrick developed expertise in healthcare operations, strategic planning, and organizational growth. His business acumen combined with a deep commitment to serving children with developmental needs has positioned Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center as a trusted resource for families navigating speech delays, sensory processing challenges, autism spectrum disorder, motor delays, and behavioral concerns. As Co-CEO, Patrick oversees essential operational pillars including marketing and community outreach, human resources and staff development, financial management and insurance coordination, and long-term business strategy. His leadership has enabled the clinic to expand from offering single therapy services to providing integrated physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, ABA therapy, and social work—all coordinated under one roof for maximum family convenience and clinical effectiveness. Patrick's management philosophy centers on creating systems that empower both staff and families. He has built a culture of collaboration where therapists from different disciplines communicate seamlessly about each child's progress, ensuring holistic treatment plans that address the whole child. His proudest moments come from witnessing families' journeys—from initial concerns through celebrated milestones and hard-won achievements. Beyond his professional role, Patrick brings personal perspective as a father of four children. He actively coaches his kids in various sports, enjoys creating barbecue masterpieces on his smoker, and values connection time with friends on the golf course. This balance between professional purpose and family life reinforces his understanding of the families Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center serves every day.

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What is elastic therapeutic taping?
Elastic therapeutic taping is used as an adjunct to physical therapy. It is used to increase carryover from a child’s treatment session to when they are at home. Therapeutic tape is a cotton tape with elasticity woven in, which means that the tape will not restrict movement. There are several brands, including Kinesio Tape and SpiderTech Elastic Sports Tape.

Why is it used on children?
Elastic therapeutic taping is used on children with sports injuries, cerebral palsy, low muscle tone, gait abnormalities, and torticollis, just to name a few. It is used to provide stability to a joint, facilitate a muscle action, decrease overuse of a muscle, or assist in healing of an injured area.
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What will it help?
Elastic therapeutic tape is used in many ways, but overall it is used to help assist a child in meeting their gross motor goals. For instance, a child with low muscle tone may have difficulty sitting independently or standing, so a physical therapist would use elastic tape to facilitate their abdominals to activate. A child who walks with their thighs or feet turned inwards may use taping to help facilitate more neutral alignment. A child who has swelling in their ankle from a sports injury may use taping to improve lymphatic flow.

Have I seen it before?
Yes! Elastic therapeutic taping has long been used with adult athletes. Olympians, basketball players and tennis players are frequently seen with tape covering their knees, legs, arms and shoulders.

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