Sports & Physical Therapy Associates

I have to agree with Kiki– go to Brigham, or to Joint Ventures, or ANYWHERE but here. Staff is unfriendly. They expect you to read their minds, won’t answer questions. Won’t let you know about any issues with your insurance until after it’s too late and you’re stuck with a huge bill. God forbid you have a question, if you let them know, they insult you. There is HUGE inconsistency. Interns will do things different than the main PT’s, and then you’re supposed to figure out what you are supposed to do. They have actually caused me MORE injuries, including contributing to some other surgeries I ended up needing after I started going here. Some of the other locations are okay, so if you want to go to SPTA, I’m not saying dont go at all, just please save yourself an ER visit and don’t come to this one!

I came here due to a herniated disc and it was convenient to where I worked. My initial impression was great, Jerry was very personable, listened to my symptoms, story, etc. After my initial session, it really is a once size fits all. I barely saw the PT and worked mostly with the college interns which I wouldn’t typically mind except my symptoms and condition were getting worse with PT. I spent almost 2 months, continuing to get worse, and getting frustrated. Fortunately, I decided to take matters into my own hands and sought out a PT who gives one to one treatment. Mike at Peak Performance immediately saw that the traction they were using was aggravating my sciatic nerve which is why I was in so much pain after treatment. After a month with Mike, I was able to sleep, walk up stairs, and start low impact activities. This is after suffering for nearly 6 months with this injury! If you need generic PT and a one size fits all then this place is fine and convenient. If you need more attention and focus on your injury then look elsewhere

I received physical therapy for a recurring sprained ankle that wasn’t getting better over time and that I kept re-​twisting. I picked SPTA based on its location near work and stayed because I kept noticing improved stability and really enjoyed going to each of my sessions. Facility is clean and the PTs and PT assistants really know their stuff. They seem to treat a good mix of post-​op patients and sports injuries along with regular injuries.
I can’t recommend this group enough. They helped confirm my insurance was all set before I started and almost always could give me an appointment the day and time I wanted. They offer some Saturday appointments too!
Jerry and Adele were my primary PTs and I also worked with the clinic’s team of PT assistants who were all excellent. I couldn’t believe how personalized and attentive my care was. Jerry helped me incorporate yoga poses to make some of my Bosu exercises more interesting and challenging and Adele offered gentle encouragement and guidance with intensifying exercises. I even got some tips regarding returning to running and a video evaluation of my running stride. Consider going here if you have athletic goals in particular.

I never had a bad experience here. I went for a few weeks/​months fairly regularly and eventually stopped to go to one closer to my home. The staff is very good. They know what they’re doing and are super friendly. The only reason I gave them 3 stars is because they just seemed overwhelmed at times. It’s one large room where everyone does their PT. It can be pretty crowded on there, which wasn’t a feel I really liked, but more importantly the physical therapists would have multiple patients to work with. That’s not abnormal, but they just seemed to be a little more overwhelmed than other places I’ve been in the past.
Like I said though, the physical therapists a great at what they do.

This place is amazing and I would recommend it, hands down, to anyone. The therapists develop a tailored plan using strengthening, stretching, massage, TENS, ice, heat, and more to help get you back to shape. They are all friendly and engaging; while going to other PTs has made me feel like I’m being really harsh on my body and self, here I always feel so welcomed and attuned to that I look forward to every visit. They also understand that an injury in one area of the body can affect others and treat me as a whole body and whole person. Wonderful place!

The team at Sports and Physical Therapy Assoc is fantastic! They are a smart, well educated and caring group of people who want to help you get better and back to doing what you love. I’ve been a patient for 10 years due to a series of knee surgeries and Adele and Jerry were with me every step of the way through my long rehab process. They care about you and your recovery. While some things are standard, they create a customized program designed for you and truly want you to recover the best way possible. The overall staff including the co-​op students and office staff is made up of great, hard working and caring people. If a patient has an uncommon or rare condition, they make the effort to educate themselves in order to provide the best care. A couple of my knee surgeries were very rare or newer procedures and Adele and Jerry made sure they understood every aspect of the procedures and the recovery process. They were more than willing to work with my doctor through out the process. The patients are diverse in age and the type injuries which makes for a lively and upbeat atmosphere. I would highly recommend SPTA and I wouldn’t be as active as I am today without them!

There is no better Physical Therapy group in the Boston area than Jerry and his team. After trying out several different PT’s in the area, I found Jerry about 5 years ago and will never go to another therapist. I’ve had 3 different injuries and for each one Jerry quickly got to the bottom of the problem and got me pain free. Jerry oversees a great team of therapists and students but also makes sure he spends plenty of time with every patient. His programs are all customized and his only concern is getting you better fast. He’s fun and friendly and professional and passionate about his work. Parking in the area is the worst but BSPT is worth the hassle.

Terrible– it is like being at an after-​school program with the music blaring! Go to Brigham and Women’s– much better.

So, apparently, once you hit 30, you need to be careful since your warranty, I guess, expires. Of course, no one tells me this. So, first, I injured my shoulder. «No biggie,» I thought. «Let it rest. Now, you have the opportunity and perhaps the motivation to start running again.» Unfortunately, my knees weren’t hip to my plan… at all. So, after my limp of shame from the Hatchshell back to Central Square, I figured it was time to seek some real help.
One MRI and multiple X-​rays later, I found myself at Sports and Physical Therapy down on Longwood Ave. (This company has multiple offices, but coming from Central Square, I felt that this office was the closest for me.)
From the first eval, I knew I was going to like this place. Why? Jerry really knew his stuff. My biggest fear was that I would find yet another one of those «cookie cutter» kinds of places where everyone gets the exact same PT treatment. («Stretch, now ride the bike, and massage… off you go!»)
Jerry took the time before and after the eval to discuss options based on my real responses. And when I say he took the time, I’m talking no rush whatsoever. That was appreciated. I worked with Jerry, Natasha, and Meredith at this office, and I highly recommend all three of them. Very personable, experienced, and helpful.
My therapy was well-​paced, challenging but not frustrating, and, quite frankly, a lot of fun. They work with a wide variety of clients, and I saw first-​hand how they approached each client and catered the therapy directly to his or her needs and capabilities. The office can get busy, but they are extremely good at what they do, and I never once felt rushed through my therapy or that I was deprived of their attention.
So, how do I feel, now that my therapy is over? In a word, great. I’m back to pre-​injury intensity levels, and I honestly feel that the muscles surrounding my joints are stronger than they were prior to my injuries, which is usually a good thing.
Couple of additional notes…
* Parking in the Longwood area sucks. Unless you take public transportation, you’ll have to park in a parking garage. I was easily dropping $ 10 for parking, twice a week. That gets annoying really quickly.
* They also offer other services, such as massage therapy, for an hourly rate. I never took them up on this (I usually go to Boston Backworks), but their rates are pretty good. In fact, I think they were ~$ 65-​$ 70 an hour, which is $ 5-​$ 10 cheaper than Boston Backworks.
* I am now officially the Indo Board master (google it), thanks to them. Yes, I am adding that to my resume, thank you very much.
All in all, very highly recommended.