A program designed to maintain or improve functional independence and/or prevent deformities of the hand.
Manual Therapy >
Hands-on treatment of the body and it’s tissues- Treatments may include mobilizations of fascia, connective tissues, and neurovascular tissues. Manual therapy techniques aim to address the sources of pain and improve mobility and function.
Light Force Laser >
Laser therapy effectively treats lower back pain, neck pain, arthritis, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, plantar, sciatica, & more.
HEAR WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT NY SPORTS AND SPINAL
The staff at NY Sports and Spinal is second to none. They are caring, knowledgeable and dedicated. They worked around my super busy schedule and always took me in for my appointments on time.
NY Sports and Spinal Physical Therapy is run by an amazing group of professionals who really understand how to help you recover from an injury as well as treat you for post surgical recovery.
The people in this office are fabulous, with excellent physical therapists who provide the latest techniques and have up to date information for each patient.
First off let me say, this place saved me!!! I am a nurse and my back is a huge part of my job. I came to them with a back injury after an incident at work.
Back in early 2011, after having herniated my lower five discs in late 2010, the pain management person, NOT NY Sports and Spinal, said “you will have to give up riding” (horses). I felt like someone was ripping out a piece of me. Thereafter, I met Karn for extensive PT and he said “it is
Great experience for both my daughter and me! My daughter has pigeon toe, which severely impacted her running while playing soccer. We took her to Karn, he examined her and gave us two suggestions: First, strengthen the hip muscle, second, try orthotic or prosthetic care. With all these efforts, she can now run straight! I
Karn Santikul, DPT, COMT, CSCS, CKTP is a graduate from Columbia University with his Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. Karn’s focus is in sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation. With his vision and desire, he opened NY Sports and Spinal Physical Therapy in Scarsdale in February 2008. His approach to physical therapy is eclectic and pragmatic
Lacey Berger, DPT completed her undergraduate coursework at The University of Michigan and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Movement Science. She graduated from Columbia University with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2012. Lacey’s other clinical experience includes rotations at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Montefiore Medical Center, and Jamaica Hospital. While at Columbia, she took
Karl Rusch, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC completed his undergraduate coursework from Quinnipiac University with a bachelor’s of science in Athletic Training/ Sport’s Medicine. Karl graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2012 with his Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. Karl’s focus is in sports medicine and orthopaedic rehabilitation. Karl is a full time assistant professor at
Rebecca Toth, MS, OTR/L, CHT is an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist. She received her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Mercy College in 2010. She specializes in upper extremity rehabilitation and earned her hand therapy certification in 2017. Rebecca is trained in manual treatment techniques, including therapeutic massage, joint mobilizations and
Julie Carr, DPT completed her undergraduate coursework at Manhattan College and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. She graduated from The University of New England with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2016. Julie has two years of experience working as a physical therapist in the outpatient orthopedic setting and experience as a
Stefanie Pollard is a graduate from SUNY Cortland. Currently she has a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and is obtaining her Masters Degree in Exercise Science at Long Island University. She is a certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and well as a Certified Sports Nutrition through the International
Steven Scotton is the Director of Operations of NY Sports and Spinal Physical Therapy in Scarsdale . He performs many of NYSSPT administration tasks including overseeing all operations in both the Scarsdale and Thornwood offices. After completing his undergraduate degree in business administration from Iona College, Steven decided to continue his dedication in helping NY
Meet our front desk representative, Cheyenne C. Reynolds. Cheyenne holds a B.B.A. from Berkeley College and intends to return to school for certification in Medical Billing and Coding. She is a customer-centric and experienced Administrative and Communications professional with a strong work ethic and an eagerness to learn. When shes not tending to the needs
Katy Simms is a graduate of CUNY Hunter College with a degree in Psychology. She aspires to continue her education in business. She is a creative problem solver who enjoys assisting, supporting, and promoting people in general. Katy is here to help those potential patients who need more information about what physical therapy is and
Courtney Febus is our Administrative Assistant at our Scarsdale Ave office. She wears many ‘hats’ for New York Sports and Spinal Therapy in Scarsdale. She is the face of our office when you first walk in and has a reputation for making everyone feel welcome with her smile and personality. She specializes in communication with
Veronique Ntumba is a Physical Therapy Aide at NYSSPT. She is a graduate from the University of Hartford. She obtained her Bachelor’s of Science in Health Science – Physical Therapy in May 2018. She is eager to expand her knowledge in the Physical Therapy field as she aspires to go back to school to obtain
John Rizzo is a Physical/ Occupational Therapist Aide at New York Sports and Spinal Physical Therapy. John has a bachelors degree in exercise science from Adelphi University, and hopes to attend a doctorate Physical Therapy program within the near future. His goal working at this clinic is to not only progress patients in their overall
Hyra is trained and skilled in massage therapy for medicinal benefits. She manipulates the soft-tissue and muscles of the body. Her primary responsibility during the massage is to give her clients relief from discomfort and to ease muscle tension. In addition to pain relief, Hyra is capable of offering a relaxing experience for overworked and
Angelea Epino (Angie) is a Certified Personal Trainer at NY Sports & Spinal Physical Therapy. Angie holds a B.S. in Psychology from City University of New York- Hunter College and a CPT certification from the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Angie loves functional training- to work with clients who are or have recovered from injuries
Christopher Valencia is a Westchester native, former soccer player of the Iceland football league, and is currently pursuing a degree in health sciences and looks forward to working his way in to medical school. Chris strives to connect and help NYSSPT patients gain the confidence they need to take the next step in their everyday
Lauren Puff is an administrative assistant at our Scarsdale office. Lauren has over 10 years of customer service and administration experience and is passionate about catering to the needs of others. She loves keeping busy, working hard, being around people, and surrounding herself with positive energy. Lauren in also a licensed NYS Aesthetician and she
Thomas Assumma is a Physical Therapy Aide at NY Sports and Spinal Physical Therapy (Scarsdale). Thomas completed his M.S from Springfield College in Disease Prevention and his B.S from SUNY Oswego in Health Promotion. Thomas is also a 200 hr Registered Yoga Teacher from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and Certified Wellness Coach
Here at NY Sports & Spinal, our goal is to provide patients with the highest standard of care using latest techniques of physical therapy; with the best highly skilled and compassionate therapists delivering them. At NY Sports and Spinal Physical Therapy, we ensure you a successful and comforting recovery.
Dry Needling is a treatment technique often used by physical therapists to relieve pain. It requires using a sterile acupuncture needle that is inserted through the skin into muscles, tendons, ligaments, and/or close to nerves to immediately reduce pain, decrease muscle tension and increase mobility.
Manual therapy can be one of the most effective healing tools possible if you’re dealing with a sudden injury, chronic pain, or even post-surgical issues.
Manual therapy can be one of the most effective healing tools possible if you’re dealing with a sudden injury, chronic pain, or even post-surgical issues.
The Light Force laser system has been clinically proven to relieve pain associated with injuries, accidents or surgeries. Light Force Therapy has been used for years by physical therapists and athletic trainers working with professional athletes who have been injured.
The Graston technique is a type of manual therapy that utilizes specialized ergonomic tools that massage and scrape the skin gently. The Graston technique uses a set of stainless steel instruments to help soft tissue injuries to the connective tissues, muscles, neurological tissues and skin. It is effective for soft tissue injuries like repetitive stress injury, strains, sprains and subluxations.
Whether you’re a professional athlete, a high-school ball player or a weekend warrior, your passions drive you to push your body every time you hit the court or field. Participating in sports is fun and a great way to stay healthy, but certainly is not without risks.
Joint issues are often the hidden underlying factors driving other types of injuries and ailments including muscle strains, ligament damage, and bursitis, so this is why we strongly encourage you to consult with a physical therapist with any type of acute or chronic dysfunction. Your joints could be contributing to your pain without you even realizing it!
The primary objective of NYSSPT’s certified hand therapy is to provide a comprehensive and specialist-powered program to maintain or improve functional independence and/or prevent deformities of the hand and upper extremity through appropriate therapeutic intervention, splinting, and patient education.
Are you a runner with hip, knee, foot, or back pain? Have you been told you have shin splints, tendonitis, or plantar fasciitis? A running analysis can help you! It will be conducted by a doctor of physical therapy using video footage of you running on a treadmill. The footage will then be analyzed using a specialized software program that allows your therapist watch you run in slow motion from several angles and determine joint angles and forces at different phases of the running cycle. This information will be combined with a full strength, range of motion, and posture assessment in order to find any muscle imbalances and form problems that may be causing pain and limit your running.
You don’t have to be a professional athlete to experience a sports injury. in fact, sports injuries can happen to anyone at any time. Those who are new to athletics, no matter what they are, are the most susceptible to injuries as they are not yet accustomed to the form required for specific movements. Regardless of how your injury happened, it is important to understand that “wait and see” is not a viable option for your recovery. It is important to seek medical care immediately and contact us to see if sports injury rehab is right for you.
Chronic pain is any type of pain that lasts longer than you might expect. Chronic pain can result after an injury or after recovering from many types of illnesses. However, there are three main culprits that we’ll focus on here: Lower back pain, headaches, and arthritis. A physical therapist can work with you to help relieve pain or even eliminate it completely.
The goal of any exercise program is to leave you feeling healthier and stronger than when you began. Therapeutic exercise has similar goals, but incorporates a wide range of activities that help you regain or maintain your strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, or stability. Whether you have been injured, experienced an illness, or are simply noticing you are losing your physical abilities, therapeutic exercise can prevent impairment and disability while improving your overall fitness. Typically performed as a part of a physical therapy treatment plan, this type of exercise is prescribed by a physical therapist.
The manual pressure provided by a therapist during trigger point therapy is intended to relax and normalize trigger points within the fascia, a widespread, sheath-like, fibrous tissue encasing your musculoskeletal structures. Fascia, which is normally pliant and flexible, is important for protecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and nerves and helps them move together in a coordinated way. However, when stress, injury, poor posture, repetitive movement, or poor nutrition or hydration is imposed on the body, the fascia can become inelastic and stiff. This restricts the normal movement of the connective tissues beneath, leading to pain, immobility, and even an increased risk of injury.
Gait and balance problems are usually related to each other and stem from an illness or some type of abnormality in the body. Gait problems are actually one of the leading causes of falls among older Americans. If something is wrong with your gait (the way you walk), working with a physical therapist can help restore your normal gait. Contact our office if you want to learn more about the gait and balance therapy we provide.
Wouldn’t you like to be pain free in half the time?
Why make 18–24 visits to a physical therapist when you can receive better results in 3–4 visits. Most people find it difficult to take an hour out of their day three days a week to go to treatments—not to mention, gas, traffic, and getting a sitter. And if your co-pay is higher, or you have a high deductible, the benefits of NY Sports and Spinal Physical Therapy are even greater!
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