Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy at Orthopaedic Sports Specialists

Orthopaedic Sports Specialists provides individualized orthopaedic physical therapy in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Our team treats postoperative patients, sports injuries, joint pain, and musculoskeletal conditions with personalized rehabilitation plans designed to help patients restore mobility, strength, and confidence.

Our team is dedicated to providing patients in Glastonbury and throughout Connecticut with the highest standard of orthopedic rehabilitation. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the tools and technology needed to help patients get back on their feet in a friendly, encouraging environment.

Whether you're referred by Dr. Dukas or Dr. Merrill's office, or by an outside provider, we're here to help you recover with a personalized treatment plan designed around your specific needs.

Because our Physical Therapy department operates within Orthopaedic Sports Specialists, our therapists work directly with our orthopedic surgeons to coordinate care and maximize outcomes. Our highly trained physical therapists share the same principles and goals as our surgical team, offering patients a uniquely integrated recovery experience from diagnosis through full rehabilitation.

We want every patient to feel comfortable and supported throughout the recovery process. Post-surgical patients receive a comprehensive plan built on current, evidence-based protocols designed to maximize the value of every session. Non-surgical patients receive that same level of personalized attention, with a plan tailored to their condition and goals.

From your initial evaluation through your final visit, we personalize your exercises and milestones around what will be most effective for your recovery — helping you return to the activities you love while reducing the risk of re-injury.

Aquatic Therapy

Orthopaedic Sports Specialists Physical Therapy sets itself apart with our SwimEx aquatic therapy pool. Patients of all types benefit from aquatic therapy as part of their recovery. Research shows aquatic therapy can improve power, speed, and agility; increase range of motion; build muscle strength and endurance; and enhance balance and coordination — all while reducing stress on the joints and easing ambulation.

Our Services Include:

• Postoperative rehabilitation

• Sports injury rehabilitation

• ACL reconstruction rehabilitation

• Shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle rehabilitation

• Joint replacement rehabilitation

• Aquatic therapy

• Return-to-sport rehabilitation