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.
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
Your Return to Sport Physical Therapy Plan
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Step 1: Reset
A 60-minute full-body evaluation measures strength, flexibility, balance and movement patterns to find the root cause.
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Step 2: Restore
Hands-on manual therapy and targeted exercise reduce pain and rebuild your mobility and strength.
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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
What Saratoga Springs Athletes Say
5.0 stars from 51 Google reviews
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
Return to Sport Physical Therapy FAQs
Answers about evaluations, cost and getting back to your sport.
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Yes. Drive Physical Therapy is at 40 Plaza Road, about 6 minutes from downtown Saratoga Springs.
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No physician referral is required. Start with a free 15-minute discovery call.
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You'll have a 60-minute, one-on-one evaluation with a Doctor of Physical Therapy measuring strength, flexibility, balance and movement patterns.
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We're a self-pay clinic. HSA/FSA is accepted, and documentation is provided for out-of-network reimbursement. Pricing is covered on your discovery call.
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Call (518) 212-7145 or book a free 15-minute discovery call.
Ready to Move Pain-Free?
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