Sports Program
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at University Hospital offers physical therapy services to individuals recovering from injury sustained during sporting competitions or practice.
Injuries to athletes may include sprains, strains, overuse injuries, and fractures, and can result in missed practice time or the inability to compete in games. Whether you are a high school or collegiate athlete, a youth athlete just learning a sport, or a recreational/weekend athlete, injuries are a common occurrence, and we are here to help you return to the sports you love.
What to expect at Upstate's Regional Rehabilitation Center?
Here at Upstate, we treat athletes of all ages and abilities. The physical therapists in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Department Sports Program offer a one-on-one, comprehensive examination and treatment approach focused on returning you to competition as quickly and safely as possible with the latest techniques and equipment. Recovery from an injury requires the athlete to progress through different levels of healing, loading, and sport-specific movement patterns.
What does the Regional Rehabilitation Center offer for Sports Related Injuries?
First and foremost, our goal is to help you return to your sport as quickly and safely as possible! Many of the therapists are board-certified specialists. Our highly skilled team has an extensive background in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Strength & Conditioning. As a collaborative team with our physicians, we have established upper extremity and lower extremity testing batteries to assess your readiness to safely return to sport.
Your treatment may include:
- Individualized home training program to supplement progress in the clinic
- Sport-specific training to improve performance and reduce risk of re-injury
- Team-based reintegration to your sport with your physician, Athletic Trainer and coach
- Strengthening exercises to restore function
- Range of motion and stretching to address mobility deficits
- Manual Therapy techniques, such as massage or joint mobilization
- Balance/Proprioceptive training
- Supportive taping techniques
- Modalities for controlling pain and inflammation
Your rehabilitation will also include education on prevention of re-injury and sport performance enhancement.
State of the Art Techniques & Technology
Helpful Links:
- Performing Arts Program
- Pilates Program
- Concussion Program
A physician’s referral is required in order to receive therapy services.
To contact the Regional Rehabilitation Center:
Phone: 315-464-6543
Fax: 315-464-4753Providers
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 2008
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
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Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy; Achilles Tendon Injury; Ankle Sprain; Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; Arthritis; Broken Ankle; more
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Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
LSVT Big; Ankle Sprain; Foot and Ankle; Knee Pain; Knee Sprain; Low Back Pain; more
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Education & Fellowships
- DPT: Temple University, 2014
- BA: LeMoyne College, Syracuse NY, 2010
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Acute Pain; Ankle Sprain; Ankle Sprain; Ankle Sprain; Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; more
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Education & Fellowships
- DPT: Nazareth College of Rochester, 2020, Doctor of Physical Therapy
- BS: Nazareth College of Rochester, 2018, Health Sciences, Psychology
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Certified Strength and Conditioning Spec; Orthopaedic Physical Therapy; Achilles Tendon Injury; Ankle Sprain; Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; Cervical Radiculopathy; moreResearch Interests
Biomechanical Analysis, Sports Rehabiliation/Return to Play, Orthopedic Injuries/Current Treatment Approaches
Clinical Interests
Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Biomechanical Analysis, Performance Therapy
Associations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
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Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, 2006, physical therapy
- MS: Ithaca College, 1997, Physical Therapy
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Certified Strength and Conditioning Spec; Foot and Ankle; Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee, and Ankle; Foot and Ankle; Outpatient Physical Therapy; moreClinical Interests
Dance medicine, Pilates, foot orthotics, gait analysis
Associations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
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Education & Fellowships
- Residency: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 2019, Orthopedics
- DPT: Utica College, 2018
- BS: D'Youville College, 2015, Sports Science
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Certified Strength and Conditioning Spec; Orthopaedic Physical Therapy; Physical Therapy; Physical Therapy; Achilles Tendon Injury; Acute Pain; moreAssociations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
315 464-5540
Education & Fellowships
- Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA, 2019, Orthopaedics
- DPT: Utica College, 2018
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy; Orthopaedic (Musculoskeletal) Rehabilitation; Orthopedic Physical Therapy; Sports Injury RehabilitationResearch Interests
Overhead athletes, upper and lower extremity return to sport
Clinical Interests
Sports and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Associations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Member
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Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Outpatient Physical Therapy
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Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Stony Brook, 2013
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Achilles Tendon Injury; Cervical Radiculopathy; Knee Cartilage Tear; Low Back Pain; Lumbar Stenosis; moreClinical Interests
Sports Rehab. Spine Rehab. Pain Sciences. Orthopedics.
Associations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
315 464-6883
Education & Fellowships
- PhD: Nova Southeastern University, 2020
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2008
- PT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2002
- BS: LeMoyne College, Syracuse NY, 1999
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy; Physical TherapyResearch Interests
Maximizing outcomes for patients with pain related conditions.
Clinical Interests
Manual therapy
Chronic pain
Spine care
Orthopedics
Sports
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
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Education & Fellowships
- DPT: Ithaca College, 2010
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Concussion; Foot and Ankle; Knee Pain; Low Back Pain; Neck Injuries; more
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2013
- BS: University of Rochester, 2007
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Certified Strength and Conditioning Spec; Physical Therapy; Achilles Tendon Injury; Ankle Sprain; Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; Arthritis; moreEducation Interests
McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
Clinical Interests
Treatment of low back pain and spinal related disorders. Management of acute and chronic orthopedic conditions. Sports injuries and rehabilitation.
315 464-6543
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Lumbar Stenosis; Rotator Cuff Injury; Runner's Knee; Shoulder Injuries
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2016
- PT: SUNY Upstate Medical Center, 1985
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Orthopaedic Physical Therapy; Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; Rotator Cuff Injury; Rotator Cuff Injury; Shoulder Injuries; moreAssociations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2015
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Vestibular Rehabilitation; Physical Therapy; Achilles Tendon Injury; Acute Pain; Ankle Sprain; Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; moreAssociations/Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
315 464-6543
Education & Fellowships
- DPT: Northeastern University, 2008
Diseases/Specialties/Treatments
Physical Therapy; Ankle Sprain; Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury; Bunion; Foot and Ankle; Hamstring Strain; moreClinical Interests
Foot and ankle rehabilitation
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Upstate Bone and Joint Center
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