Expert Return to Sport Physical Therapy in Saratoga Springs, NY

Rehab that trains you for your sport, not just your pain. Get 60-minute, one-on-one sessions with a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a plan built around your goals.

Return to Sport Physical Therapy in Saratoga Springs, NY

Sidelined by an Injury You Can't Shake?

Rest alone rarely gets you back to the field, course or trail. Without a plan built for your sport, setbacks can follow.

Cleared, But Not Confident

Being told you're "healed" isn't the same as being ready to cut, sprint or swing at full speed.

Rushed, Handed-Off Visits

Short visits and visit limits can leave the root cause unaddressed and your timeline out of your hands.

The Fear of Re-Injury

Hesitating on every step or swing slows your progress and keeps you from the sport you love.

At Drive Physical Therapy, return to sport physical therapy starts with a 60-minute full-body evaluation to find the root cause. Every session is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, so your plan fits your goals.

  • 60-minute, one-on-one sessions with a Doctor of Physical Therapy

  • Private treatment space plus a full gym with turf and barbells

  • No physician referral needed; HSA/FSA accepted

Why Choose Our Saratoga Springs Physical Therapy

Why Saratoga Springs Chooses Drive PT
  • "I battled a few injuries throughout my half marathon training, and their knowledge, attention to detail, and PT work got me healthy and ready for race day." — Jeff S.

Your Return to Sport Physical Therapy Plan

  • Step 1: Reset

    A 60-minute full-body evaluation measures strength, flexibility, balance and movement patterns to find the root cause.

  • Step 2: Restore

    Hands-on manual therapy and targeted exercise reduce pain and rebuild your mobility and strength.

  • Step 3: Reload

    Sport-specific training prepares you for performance-ready clearance and a confident return to your sport.

Return to Sport Physical Therapy in Saratoga Springs

Whether you're recovering from surgery or an overuse injury, we guide athletes and active adults back to their sport. We treat everything from ACL injuries to shoulder pain.

  • Knee injuries: ACL injury, meniscus injury and runner's knee

  • Shoulder, hip and ankle: rotator cuff, hip impingement (FAI) and ankle sprain

  • Overuse injuries: Achilles tendinopathy, IT band syndrome and shin splints

Return to Sport Physical Therapy in Saratoga Springs for athletes and active adults

What Saratoga Springs Athletes Say

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Meet Your Doctors of Physical Therapy in Saratoga Springs

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    Dr. AJ

    PT, DPT, TPI Certified

    Dr. AJ received his doctorate of physical therapy from Nazareth University in 2017. With extensive sports training experience as a collegiate lacrosse player, AJ specializes in orthopedic and sports conditions. He holds Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 1, Medical Level 2, and Select Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) certifications, bringing expertise in treating golfers and active adults.

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    Dr. Nick Lasarso

    PT, DPT, ATC, TPI Certified

    Dr. Nick earned his doctorate in physical therapy from the University of New England in 2016 and his bachelor's in athletic training from the University of New Hampshire in 2013. He specializes in orthopedics and sports medicine, treating post-operative and sports injuries. Nick is TPI Level 1 and Medical Level 2 certified, SFMA certified, and a Champion Performance Specialist (C-PS).

Visit Our Saratoga Springs Clinic

Drive Physical Therapy, 40 Plaza Road Suite #102 B, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Call (518) 212-7145 or email contact@drivephysicaltherapyny.com. Open Monday–Saturday; closed Sunday.

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Email:
contact@drivephysicaltherapyny.com

We're about 6 minutes (2.0 miles) from Downtown Saratoga Springs. Head north on Broadway, continue east on NY-29 Truck E, then turn left onto Gick Rd; Suite #102 B is on the right in the plaza. We're approximately 0.5 miles south of Wilton Mall, about 1.8 miles from Saratoga Hospital and 2.1 miles from the Saratoga Springs City Center.

Phone:
 (518) 212-7145

Office:
40 Plaza Road, Suite #102 B
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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