Shoulder Pain and Problems

Midtown East Physical Therapy Contents Conditions & Treatments Shoulder Pain

 

At Midtown East Physical Therapy in Midtown, New York, Dr. Dmitry Shestakovsky and Dr. Gregory Trakhtenberg are skilled in helping patients manage and overcome Shoulder Pain stemming from a wide variety of injuries. 

Shoulder pain could be a result of a minor soft tissue injury or it could be a sign of a more fundamental problem. These soft tissues may get injured from over or under use of the shoulder, as well as from falls or lifting heavy objects improperly.

Common Shoulder problems we treat:

  • Rotator cuff tears, labral tears
  • Post-surgical conditions, Fractures
  • Tendonitis, Bursitis
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Shoulder impingement
  • Dislocation, instability
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Osteoarthritis

At Midtown East Physical Therapy, our shoulder treatment is a one on one program catered to each individual, directed at regaining complete functional use of the shoulder and teaching injury prevention for the future. Your shoulder treatment will be customized for your specific injury and will include the following:

  • Pain and inflammation management program
  • Patient education in proper lifting, carrying techniques as well as postural corrections
  • Individualized Home Exercise Program
  • Joint and soft tissue mobilization to regain range of motion
  • Strengthening and stretching exercises
  • Sport specific exercise to get you back to your favorite activities

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    1. "Dr. Greg's the best!"

    2. Henoch C. Google+

    1. "One of the best medical professionals I've ever been treated by."

    2. Jermaine R. Healthgrades

    1. "Very knowledgable and showed great patience and care in dealing with my injury."

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What Makes Midtown East Special?

At Midtown East Physical Therapy our philosophy of care focuses on establishing an accurate diagnosis of the source responsible for your pain/symptoms. Once we have established a cause effect relationship by accurate palpation and assessment of the body we begin to treat using the latest in manual therapy from Counterstrain of the muscles, ligaments and tendons to Fascial Counterstrain of the Visceral system (Liver, Lungs, etc..) to spinal adjustments and deep tissue massage. Each patient receives a rehabilitation program customized to meet their individual needs. We don't just treat the symptoms, we find and eliminate the cause or in most cases causes.

The Physical Therapists at Midtown East have been and are currently trained by the pioneers of manual medicine. Dr. Dmitry Shestakovsky and Dr. Gregory Trakhtenberg have over 35 years of combined experience in performing extensive hands-on manual therapy evaluation and treatment. It is our strong belief that manual therapy is the most effective technique a physical therapist can utilize to diagnose and treat areas of dysfunction such as tight muscles and stiff joints. Many other facilities do not follow this philosophy of care performing little or no hands-on manual therapy.

While our bodies' structures are generally similar, each person possesses a unique set of individually developed body characteristics in terms of its posture, muscle tone and flexibility. We tailor your treatment program based on your individual traits while addressing your personal needs and goals. Our objectives are to diagnose your condition, assess your strengths and limitations, and put together an effective exercise program. 

Our goal is for the patient to achieve wellness and the only way to truly to do that is by manual therapy in a one on one setting. We look forward to welcoming you to the Midtown East PT family.

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Midtown East Physical Therapy

At Midtown East Physical Therapy our philosophy of care focuses on establishing an accurate diagnosis of the source responsible for your pain/symptoms. Once we have established a cause effect relationship by accurate palpation and assessment of the body we begin to treat using the latest in manual therapy from Counterstrain of the muscles, ligaments and tendons to Fascial Counterstrain of the Visceral system (Liver, Lungs, etc..) to spinal adjustments and deep tissue massage. Each patient receives a rehabilitation program customized to meet their individual needs. We don't just treat the symptoms, we find and eliminate the cause or in most cases causes.

The Physical Therapists at Midtown East have been and are currently trained by the pioneers of manual medicine. Dr. Dmitry Shestakovsky and Dr. Gregory Trakhtenberg have over 35 years of combined experience in performing extensive hands-on manual therapy evaluation and treatment. It is our strong belief that manual therapy is the most effective technique a physical therapist can utilize to diagnose and treat areas of dysfunction such as tight muscles and stiff joints. Many other facilities do not follow this philosophy of care performing little or no hands-on manual therapy.

While our bodies' structures are generally similar, each person possesses a unique set of individually developed body characteristics in terms of its posture, muscle tone and flexibility. We tailor your treatment program based on your individual traits while addressing your personal needs and goals. Our objectives are to diagnose your condition, assess your strengths and limitations, and put together an effective exercise program. 

Our goal is for the patient to achieve wellness and the only way to truly to do that is by manual therapy in a one on one setting. We look forward to welcoming you to the Midtown East PT family.


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Sports Related Injuries

There are numerous benefits that sport and exercise provides us with both physically and emotionally in our everyday lives. Although being very beneficial for us, sports and exercise are one of the leading causes of physical ailments. In the U.S. alone around 3.5 million athletes receive medical treatment for sports related injuries every year.

At MidTown East Physical Therapy, we are highly trained and specialize in getting our patients back to their pre-injury condition immediately. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff will perform a skilled evaluation and implement a treatment that will get you back to playing sports and doing your activities of daily living pain free.

We treat many sports related injuries including:

  • Golfer elbow
  • Tennis elbow
  • Rotator Cuff injuries
  • Ligament Sprains
  • Muscle Strains
  • ACL/PCL Sprains and Tear Rehabilitation
  • MCL/LCL Sprains and Tear Rehabilitation
  • Shin Splints
  • Tendonitis
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Our Locations

Our practice has 3 convenient locations in New York City including a Midtown location and two Brooklyn locations.

To book an appointment at one of our other locations, please click the links below: 

 

Omega Physical Therapy

Feel Good Physical Therapy

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We accept major insurance providers. For more information, please call the office. 

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    'I feel like a completely different person. Just a few visits with him, changed my life."

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    "Great results. If your looking for a Doctor who can get you the results quick, well then Dr. Dmitry Shestakovsky is the guy to go to. I"

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    "He has dedicated his time to expanding his knowledge and expertise in this complex field and during this demanding time in healthcare."

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    "Dr. Dmitry is one of the few therapists that actually care for your well being and is interested in getting you better!"

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    "Dr. Shestakovsky helped me to feel like a person again. He got me back in shape in no time. "

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    "I recommend them to anyone seeking physical therapy!"

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    "Great sense of humor and friendly banter distract from the inevitable pain of the recovery process, and combined with quick and long lasting results"

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  • "The guy really knows what he is doing and so does the rest of his staff."

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Midtown East Physical Therapy
20 East 46th Street
Suite 301
New York, NY 10017