Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Recover Smarter. Train Stronger. Get Back in the Game.
At ESR Physical Therapy, we help athletes of all levels recover from sports injuries and return to peak performance—safely and efficiently. Whether you’re a professional competitor or a weekend warrior, our sports injury rehabilitation programs are personalized to match your activity level, goals, and specific injury.
Located in the Upper East Side of New York City, ESR Physical Therapy is your trusted partner for comprehensive recovery and performance training.
Common Sports Injuries We Treat
We specialize in treating a wide range of acute and overuse injuries, including:
- ACL tears and knee ligament injuries
- Rotator cuff tears and shoulder impingement
- Ankle sprains and Achilles tendonitis
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Hamstring strains and quad pulls
- Shin splints and stress fractures
- Hip labral injuries
- Patellar tracking issues
- Plantar fasciitis
- Muscle strains and joint sprains
Whether your injury happened on the field, in the gym, or during a pickup game in Central Park, we’ll get you back to full strength—faster.
Our Sports Rehab Approach
Sports injury rehab at ESR Physical Therapy begins with a detailed evaluation of your injury, movement mechanics, and training habits. From there, we build a structured, progressive plan to:
- Reduce pain and inflammation
- Restore mobility and joint function
- Rebuild strength and muscular endurance
- Improve balance, agility, and coordination
- Correct biomechanics to prevent re-injury
- Prepare you for a safe return to sport
Your program may include manual therapy, strength and stability exercises, sport-specific drills, and return-to-play testing.
What to Expect from Sports Injury Therapy at ESR
Your recovery at ESR Physical Therapy includes a step-by-step, individualized treatment plan tailored to your sport, injury, and performance goals. Here’s what you can expect during your rehab:
Comprehensive Evaluation
We assess your movement, strength, flexibility, and injury history to determine the cause—not just the symptoms—of your pain or dysfunction.
Hands-On Techniques
Our therapists use advanced manual therapies to reduce pain, improve tissue quality, and promote mobility. This may include:
- Graston Technique – An instrument-assisted soft tissue treatment that breaks up scar tissue and fascial restrictions. Ideal for treating chronic tightness, tendon injuries, and inflammation.
- Active Release Technique (ART) – A movement-based manual therapy that targets muscle adhesions and nerve entrapments caused by overuse or trauma.
- Cupping Therapy – A suction-based technique to increase circulation, reduce muscle tension, and aid lymphatic drainage. Often used for deep muscle recovery.
- Compression Boots Therapy – Air-pressure recovery boots to enhance blood flow, reduce soreness, and speed up post-workout or post-injury recovery.
Sport-Specific Exercises
Once pain is reduced, we introduce progressive strength training, balance work, agility drills, and movement retraining tailored to your sport or activity.
Return-to-Play Planning
We guide you through every stage—from initial recovery to safe return-to-play—while helping you build resilience against re-injury.
Who We Help
We work with:
- Competitive and recreational athletes
- Runners, cyclists, swimmers, and triathletes
- Dancers, performers, yogis, and martial artists
- CrossFit and weightlifting athletes
- Teens and student-athletes
- Active adults recovering from sports-related injuries
No matter your sport or skill level, our goal is the same: to help you recover fully, perform better, and stay injury-free.
Why Choose ESR Physical Therapy?
- Trusted NYC Physical Therapy Clinic with over 20 years of experience in the Upper East Side
- Sports rehab specialists with experience treating athletic injuries. (We are athletes too!)
- Licensed physical therapists with advanced training in performance recovery
- Convenient NYC location in the Upper East Side with flexible appointment times
- One-on-one sessions focused on your goals and sport demands
- Communication with coaches, trainers, and doctors as needed
We don’t just treat the injury—we address the root cause to optimize performance long term.
Get Back in the Game—Stronger Than Before
Ready to heal the right way? Our expert sports rehab team is here to guide you every step of the way, from initial injury to full return.