Knee & ShoulderPhysical Therapy for Knee and Shoulder Pain in NYC
Knee or shoulder pain can make simple movements like stairs, reaching, lifting or exercise harder than they should be. At PT of the City, one-on-one physical therapy is designed around your condition, movement and recovery goals.
- 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.
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Takes about 30 seconds. No referral needed in New York.
Joints Do Not Get Better by Being Babied
Knees and shoulders are two of the joints we rely on most, and when pain leads you to use them less, strength and confidence can quickly decline. That loss of strength and movement can then make everyday activities feel harder and keep the joint from functioning as well as it should.
Physical therapy focuses on rebuilding the strength, mobility and control the joint depends on. Your therapist looks at what may be contributing to your pain - whether that is the joint itself, the surrounding muscles or the way you move - and develops a plan to address it progressively.
If you are recovering from surgery, structured rehabilitation is an important part of protecting the repair and restoring function. Your therapist can work within your surgeon's protocol and progress your rehabilitation safely over time.
Knee and Shoulder Conditions We Treat
Knee and shoulder pain can result from injury, overuse, surgery or changes within the joint itself. Our physical therapists treat a wide range of conditions affecting movement, strength and everyday function.
A Plan Built Around Your Joint and Your Life
Your treatment plan is shaped around your condition, current movement and the activities you want to return to. Depending on your needs, rehabilitation may focus on restoring mobility, rebuilding strength and gradually increasing what your knee or shoulder can comfortably manage.
Restore motion
Hands-on treatment and guided mobility work can help improve movement and reduce stiffness, supporting a more comfortable range of motion.
Rebuild strength
Progressive exercises help strengthen the muscles that support your knee or shoulder, with treatment adapted to your starting point and goals.
Return with confidence
Whether your goal is walking, climbing stairs, lifting or returning to exercise, rehabilitation progresses around the movements that matter most to you.
What Happens After You Book
Getting started is straightforward. From checking your insurance to understanding your treatment plan, our team guides you through each stage of the process.
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
Good rehabilitation should feel clear, consistent and built around what you need to get back to doing. At PT of the City, your care is designed to support your progress from your first evaluation through each stage of recovery.
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.