Knee & ShoulderPhysical Therapy for Knee and Shoulder Pain in NYC
Whether it started on the court, on the stairs, or after surgery, one-on-one care from a Doctor of Physical Therapy gets you moving again. Most insurance accepted, no referral needed.
- ACL, meniscus, and rotator cuff rehabilitation
- Recovery plans after knee and shoulder surgery
- Same-week appointments, book in 30 seconds
Book Your Evaluation
Tell us what hurts. We handle the rest, including your insurance.
Step 1 of 2
Takes about 30 seconds. No referral needed in New York.
Joints Do Not Get Better by Being Babied
Knees and shoulders are the two joints we ask the most of, and the two that most often get worse when people simply avoid using them. Weakness builds around a painful joint quickly, and that weakness is usually what keeps the pain going long after the original injury has settled.
Physical therapy rebuilds the strength, mobility, and control the joint depends on. Your therapist finds what is actually driving the pain, whether that is the joint itself, the muscles around it, or how you move, and builds a plan to fix it step by step.
If you are recovering from surgery, structured rehabilitation is not optional: it is how you protect the repair and get the outcome your surgeon intended. We coordinate with your surgeon's protocol and progress you safely.
Knee and Shoulder Problems We See Every Day
A Plan Built Around Your Joint and Your Life
Restore motion
Hands-on therapy and guided mobility work to calm pain and get the joint moving through its full range again.
Rebuild strength
Progressive strengthening for the muscles that support the knee or shoulder, matched to your starting point and goals.
Return with confidence
Whether the goal is stairs without wincing or a return to the gym, we progress you against objective milestones, not guesswork.
What Happens After You Book
We call you back
A team member confirms your details, verifies your insurance, and finds a time that works, often the same week.
Hands-on evaluation
A licensed physical therapist assesses your movement, strength, and history to find the cause, not just the symptom.
Your personal plan
You leave your first visit knowing what is going on and exactly what your treatment plan looks like.
One-on-one care
You work with your therapist visit after visit, with progress you can see and measure.
We Take Your Insurance
PT of the City is in-network with most major insurance plans, around 45 in total, including Medicare and Medicaid. Share your plan details when you book and our team verifies your coverage before your first visit, so there are no surprises.
Plan participation can vary by clinic and policy. We confirm your exact coverage before you come in.
Care That Is Personal, Local, and Covered
One-on-one, same therapist
You work with the same licensed therapist from your first evaluation to your last visit, so nothing about your recovery gets lost between sessions.
NYC's largest independent PT network
32 clinics across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx means expert care is close to home or work, with appointments that fit NYC schedules.
Multilingual team
Our therapists and staff speak English, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, French, and more. Female therapists are available on request.
9 Clinics Across Manhattan and Brooklyn
Part of NYC's largest independent PT network: 32 clinics across 4 boroughs.
Midtown · Manhattan
575 8th Ave, 10th Fl, New York, NY 10018
Open weekdays, early to evening
Serving Midtown Manhattan, Times Square, Hudson Yards, Garment District
Hell's Kitchen · Manhattan
311A W 50th St, New York, NY 10019
Open weekdays, early to evening
Serving Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Port Authority area, Theater District
Chelsea · Manhattan
231 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011
Open weekdays, early to evening
Serving Chelsea, Flatiron, Union Square, West Village
Lenox Hill · Manhattan
201 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075
Open weekdays, early to evening
Serving Lenox Hill, Upper East Side, Yorkville, Carnegie Hill
Tribeca · Manhattan
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Open weekdays, early to evening
Serving Tribeca, Financial District, SoHo, Lower Manhattan
Central Harlem · Manhattan
17 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
Open weekdays and Saturdays
Serving Central Harlem, 125th Street corridor, South Harlem
Inwood · Manhattan
4875 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
Open weekdays and Saturdays
Serving Inwood, Washington Heights, Hamilton Heights
Cobble Hill · Brooklyn
286 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
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Serving Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights
Greenpoint · Brooklyn
157 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
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Serving Greenpoint, Williamsburg, North Brooklyn
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon after knee or shoulder surgery should I start physical therapy?
It depends on your procedure and your surgeon's protocol; for many surgeries therapy starts within days. Bring your surgeon's instructions to your first visit and we will build your plan around them and keep your surgeon in the loop.
Can physical therapy help me avoid surgery?
For many knee and shoulder problems, including some rotator cuff tears and arthritis-related pain, a structured course of physical therapy meaningfully improves pain and function, and surgeons often recommend trying it first. Your therapist will give you an honest read on what therapy can and cannot do for your case.
Do I need a doctor's referral to start?
In most cases, no. New York's Direct Access law lets you begin physical therapy without a physician referral for up to 10 visits or 30 days. We confirm the details for your specific insurance plan when you book.
Do you accept my insurance?
We are in-network with most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, workers' compensation, and no-fault. Share your details and we verify your coverage before your first visit.
How much does physical therapy cost?
For most patients, care is covered by insurance and you pay only your plan's copay, if any. We verify your benefits before your first visit and tell you exactly what to expect, with no surprise bills.
What happens at my first appointment?
Your therapist performs a full hands-on evaluation of your movement, strength, and history, explains what is going on, and walks you through a personalized treatment plan. Bring your insurance card and comfortable clothing.
How long is each visit, and how many will I need?
Most visits run 40 to 60 minutes. The number of visits depends on your condition and goals; your therapist gives you a clear plan and timeline at your evaluation and updates it as you progress.
Get Your Knee or Shoulder Moving Again
Share a few details and our team will call you back to verify your insurance and schedule your evaluation, usually within one business day. Same-week appointments are typically available.
Prefer to talk? Call (718) 648-0888.
Book Your Evaluation
Tell us what hurts. We handle the rest, including your insurance.
Step 1 of 2
Takes about 30 seconds. No referral needed in New York.