Shoulder Pain Physical Therapy
Restore pain-free reach, strength, and confidence in your shoulder.
Specialized treatment, personalized to you
Your shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body — which also makes it one of the most vulnerable. Reaching overhead, sleeping on your side, or carrying groceries should not hurt.
Our therapists are experts in shoulder mechanics. We determine whether your pain comes from the rotator cuff, the joint capsule, the shoulder blade, or the neck — then treat the true source, not just the symptoms.
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What we treat
- Rotator cuff strains and tears
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Shoulder impingement syndrome
- Bursitis and tendinitis
- Labral injuries
- Shoulder instability and dislocations
- AC joint injuries
- Post-surgical shoulder rehabilitation
Symptoms we help resolve
If any of these match what you are experiencing, our therapists can help identify the root cause and build a plan to fix it — not just manage it.
Select the symptoms you're experiencing:
How we get you better
Precise Differential Assessment
We test strength, mobility, and movement quality to identify exactly which structure is involved.
Joint & Soft Tissue Mobilization
Hands-on techniques restore the gliding and rolling motions your shoulder needs to move freely.
Rotator Cuff & Scapular Training
Progressive loading rebuilds the muscles that stabilize and power your shoulder.
Functional Return Progression
We restore the specific motions you need — from overhead sports to lifting your kids.
< 48 hrs
Avg. wait for first appointment
12+
Insurance plans accepted
1-on-1
Every session, every time
2
Convenient Queens locations
How we treat this
We combine the following evidence-based treatments to address shoulder at its root cause.
Care close to home
Ridgewood
Forest Hills
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Sat: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
We Accept Most Major Insurances
- Medicare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Oxford
- EmblemHealth
- Anthem BCBS
- Healthfirst
- 1199SEIU
- Fidelis Care
- Wellcare
- MetroPlus
- Worker's Compensation
- No-Fault
Authorized Workers’ Compensation Providers
Frequently asked questions
Neck & Cervical Spine
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Elbow & Wrist
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Knee
Your recovery starts with one call.
Ready to get back to the life you love? Our clinical specialists are here to answer your questions and schedule your evaluation.