Professional Physical Therapy

read moreProfessional Physical Therapy is the leading provider of world-class physical, occupational, and hand therapy in the Northeast. We will work together with you, your referral source, and your support system to find a plan that includes progressive exercise, active movement, and graded exposure to return you to work and play. Professional Physical Therapy is committed to continuously improving our patient experience. In partnership with Physitrack, we are excited to announce that physical therapy can now be made easier with technology in the palm of your hand.

read moreIn 1999, Professional Physical Therapy opened its very first clinic in Bayside, Queens. After years of working at a publicly traded Fortune 500 healthcare corporation, our founding partners Robert Panariello, and George Papadopoulos, recognized the need for effective, individualized care, and set out to launch a company that would meet those needs. Today, Professional's patient-oriented treatment method has exploded onto the industry scene, and with facilities in Queens, Manhattan, Long Island, Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, getting the quality physical therapy you deserve has never been more convenient.

read moreOrthopedic physical therapy is the foundation of our practice and represents the majority of our patient referrals. Our physical therapists are orthopedic specialists and experts in evaluating, treating and managing patients with orthopedic conditions. Some of these conditions include sprains, strains, tendonitis, arthritis, ligament tears, muscle tears, joint/muscle/tendon inflammations, post-fracture injury, joint stiffness, joint pain, rotator cuff repair, ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) reconstruction, and post-arthroscopic and total joint replacement surgeries.

read moreYour spine is very complex and consists of many joints, soft tissue, a spinal cord and hundreds of nerves that run to your arms and legs. It's the essential anatomical feature that connects your arms to your legs and allows you to move around and live a healthy, vibrant life. Our physical therapists are skilled in the treatment of the spine and fully understand the anatomy, physiology and functional aspects of your spine. At Professional Physical Therapy, our licensed physical therapists receive advanced clinical training in the treatment and management of various spinal conditions.

read moreErgonomics is the process of fitting a workplace to the needs of the worker, rather than the other way around. The goal of ergonomics is to increase efficiency and productivity by reducing workers' physical discomfort. This could involve aspects of your workday that may seem relatively minor, like eye strain, desk height, and wrist angle while typing. Many jobs require their workers to lead sedentary lifestyles from 9-5, and that's not ideal for your health. Ergonomics is concerned with introducing movement to your workday, striking a balance between sitting and standing, and getting the blood flowing.

read moreThe Professional Athletic Performance Center (PAPC) is a 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art indoor facility, equipped with turf field, 55-meter track, multi-purpose court, and Olympic weight room designed for athletes to improve their agility, speed, strength and conditioning. Not only is our equipment top-of-the-line, but our coaches and trainers are certified in Strength & Conditioning, and each have a background in injury prevention and care. Our multi-component programs enhance your natural ability by customizing a Training Program to suit your current performance level and sport of choice.

read moreAt Professional Physical Therapy, we pride ourselves on providing not only high quality care to our patients, but also high quality education to our students. We currently have contracts with over 100 colleges and universities that participate in our Clinical Affiliation Program. Many of our Physical Therapists are Credentialed Clinical Instructors by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and all are dedicated to ensuring that the student's experience at Professional is a rewarding one.

read moreProfessional Physical Therapy is honored to have been chosen to collaborate with top orthopedic surgeons to produce this special issue of Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine. Our Chief Clinical Officer Rob Panariello was invited by Dr. Brian Cole, editor of Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine, to be a co-editor of this special edition journal, along with Dr. Trifon Totlis. In addition to Rob's two contributory journal articles, Professional's own Dean Maddalone and Owen Lennon were invited to co-author articles as well.