Ergo Physical Therapy

Specialties

Our core service provides patients over 30 years of combined experience and expertise. We are, first and foremost, a physical therapy practice. We specialize in orthopedics, Neuro Muscular (musculo-​skeletal disorders) and sports related injuries and conditions. We treat spine, shoulders, elbows, hands, hips, knees, ankle — foot disorders and all related structures.

Conditions that require physical therapy intervention may derive from degenerative changes, a single or cumulative trauma, overuse or repetitive stress, faulty exercise technique or inappropriate exercise program, bad posture, poor ergonomics or rehabilitation following a surgery. These include, but are not limited to, treatment of arthritis, back and neck pain, chronic pain, herniated discs, strains, sprains, fractures, inflammations, hip, knee and shoulder replacement, arthroscopic procedures, spine surgeries, large scale of sport related injuries and more.

History

Established in 2005.

Ergo Physical Therapy is a physical therapist-​owned and operated practice dedicated to the highest level of care. We offer comprehensive evaluations, hands-​on manual therapy, innovative treatment techniques, personalized exercise programs and patient’s education in a state-​of-​the-​art facility. With over 30 years of combined experience in the community of Forest Hills, NY, we pride ourselves on clinical excellence and exceptional customer service.

At Ergo Physical Therapy, we have one simple goal: to provide personalized, effective rehabilitation programs so you can return to full function quickly and safely. We want you to overcome your injury or impairment just as much as you do, and we will do what it takes to help you get there.

As the health care landscape changes and brings increasing challenges, the entire Ergo team is committed to providing you with personalized care and exceptional rehabilitation services.

Meet the Business Owner

Ron K.

Business Owner

Ron graduated from Tel Aviv University with a BS in Physical Therapy in 1991 and moved to New York City that same year. He has devoted his professional career as a specialist in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Ergonomics. In 2007, he completed his doctorate degree at Touro College.

Ron is a certified APTA clinical instructor. Over the years, he has taught physical therapy students from several schools such as Stony Brook University, Long Island University and Touro College.

Ron combines his diversity of manual skills with a holistic approach that promotes postural and movement awareness along with extensive patient education. He is the owner and director of Ergo Physical Therapy, a private practice in Forest Hills, New York, and a professor at Tel Aviv University, Israel, lecturing on variety of Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention topics.