Patients often worry they will never be able to do “that” activity again or move without pain. We take a different view.
Tell us what activities are important to you and we will design an individualized care plan to get you back doing them and achieving related goals. We focus on building strength, mobility, and movement tolerance, all with a fitness-forward approach designed for you and your specific needs.
Each individualized care plan is built around our three-step process: Root, Restore, Reload.
Each individualized care plan is built around our three-step process: Root, Restore, Reload.
At Urban PT we don't just treat the site of pain. We perform a thorough evaluation of your entire body to determine the root cause of your pain and help get you out of pain faster.
We work to restore normal tissue function through mobility, strength and stability interventions.
We work to sufficiently reload tissues and create resiliency by helping you get stronger and move better in activities directly related to your overall goals. This is a vital component often missing from traditional rehab.
Recover mobility, strength, and function after musculoskeletal injuries. We design and guide personalized treatment programs to reduce pain, improve movement, and restore physical performance.
Help patients safely regain strength, agility, and endurance specific to their sport after injury. We develop progressive, sport-specific training programs to ensure a confident and effective transition back to competition.
We help guide patients through recovery by restoring mobility, strength, and function following surgery. We create tailored treatment plans to reduce pain, prevent complications, and promote a safe return to daily activities and patient specific goals.
Improve overall fitness, prevent injury, and enhance quality of life through personalized exercise and movement strategies. We focus on optimizing strength, mobility and movement to support long-term well-being.
Hands-on techniques to mobilize joints, reduce soft tissue restrictions, and alleviate pain. These specialized treatments aim to improve movement, restore function, and support the body's natural healing processes.
Whether you have been battling an injury for a few days or a few years, we make a plan starting from the first visit to help you get back to activities that you love.
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If you are motivated and want movement-based, high-level, personalized physical therapy, then we want to work with you!
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"I started working with Eric to address hip/lower back and shoulder pain. I noticed a significant improvement in my symptoms very quickly after starting to work with him. He pinpointed the issue and provided a solid plan to move forward with exercises to do on my own and how to plan for specific movements in the gym. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a physical therapist!"
- Sue Irvine
"Eric is THE best physical therapist I have ever consulted. Seek him if you're looking for a PT. I am a 29-year-old taekwondo martial artist who came to Eric for a high-grade ankle sprain from a sparring competition. I was worried if I could ever return to the sport at my usual intensity. Eric relaxed those concerns and immediately proposed a challenging yet manageable routine to recover my strength and range of motion. At each follow-up, Eric checks on the progress of my ankle, we go through some challenging exercises that will strengthen various muscle groups, and Eric leaves me with an updated routine so that I know exactly what I should be strengthening until my next visit. What’s especially great is that he targets the body holistically and not just at the local injury site; in my case, he also gave me workouts to strengthen my hips, quads, and calves to help stabilize my ankle. Just under 3 months, I’m already back to sparring with other martial artists."
- Andrew Kang
"Eric was my PT when he worked in Chicago in 2021. I came to him with pain in my neck and right shoulder. His ability to quickly assess and evaluate my situation and to begin treatment and exercises that provided almost immediate relief was amazing. Eric listens well, remembers what you tell him, quickly applies his vast knowledge of the body to determine how to best treat you, explains things clearly, and works with you closely to make sure you have a good grasp of the exercises and can continue them in good form and to maximum effect on your own. And Eric is friendly and a great communicator to boot! I highly recommend Urban Physical Therapy."
- Joseph Le Beau
"Eric was awesome. He got me back from a sprained ankle and hairline fracture back to running a marathon I was ready to give up on after my injury. He was a perfect balance of optimism while still being realistic. Fully recommend to anyone but especially athletes."
- Teddy Wolf
"Eric helped me overcome two injuries that had been limiting my activity for over a decade, I highly recommend working with him if you have any physical issues bothering you."
- Robert Shepherd
"I can't speak highly enough of Urban Physical Therapy. Eric provides exceptional care that is thoughtful, creative, and effective. He is extremely knowledgeable, and I credit his therapy sessions and ongoing encouragement for the significant progress I have made in my recovery. He helped me to achieve goals that I didn't think were possible. I would highly recommend Urban Physical Therapy for anyone in need of a PT."
- Erin Mathios
Here are answers to some common questions, but we are always happy to answer any questions you may have.
The best way is to contact us directly. You can also click the “get started” button on our website. We then schedule a discovery call to learn more about your individual needs and tell you about our services and practice model.
Each session is 60 minutes, one on one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
We are located inside of Pallas Fitness at 241 Cherry Street in Ithaca, NY. We have access to the entire facility, which has three separate gym areas and a total of more than 10,000 square feet of athletic space. Upon arrival, please grab a seat at one of the benches in the entryway as we do not have a formal waiting area and your physical therapist will be with you shortly.
Please wear athletic clothes that you feel comfortable in for all movements.
We do not accept any health insurance (including Medicare). However, depending on your coverage, you may be able to submit for reimbursement through your insurance company for out-of-network claims.
The level of reimbursement will vary depending on your specific policy. If you choose to submit the claims yourself, we will provide the necessary documentation (aka – “Superbill”) required by your insurance company.
No, not initially. New York is a "direct access" state, meaning you can be seen for physical therapy without a prescription for up to 10 visits or 30 days.
Whether you have been battling an injury for a few days or a few years, we make a plan starting from the first visit to help you get back to activities that you love.
