Precision Care Medical & Sports Performance

Precision Care Medical & Sports Performance We are a Full-Service Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine, Interventional Pain Management, Orthopedic Physical and Occupational Therapy Practice.
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We do not take a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Precision Care Medical & Sports Performance highly-trained team of medical providers offer complete non-operative solutions for physical rehabilitation. Recovery Redefined.

01/20/2026

Knee steroid injections reduce inflammation so you can participate in physical therapy and recover properly. By calming joint swelling and decreasing pain, this treatment allows you to perform strengthening exercises that were previously too uncomfortable. With reduced symptoms, you can work on building quadriceps strength, improving flexibility, and restoring proper knee mechanics. The injection provides relief; PT during that window creates lasting strength and recovery.

01/20/2026

Knee radiofrequency ablation, specifically targeting the genicular nerves, offers a proven solution for chronic knee pain that’s been limiting your quality of life. This procedure addresses pain at the nerve level—targeting the superior lateral, superior medial, and inferior medial genicular nerves that transmit pain signals from your knee joint to your brain. Using controlled radiofrequency energy delivered through specialized needles under fluoroscopic imaging guidance, RFA creates a controlled thermal lesion on these nerves, effectively disrupting their ability to send pain signals without damaging the knee’s structure, stability, or normal function. What makes genicular RFA particularly valuable is that it provides substantial, extended pain relief for patients with osteoarthritis or chronic knee pain who aren’t ready for joint replacement surgery, can’t undergo surgery due to medical conditions, or simply want to explore less invasive options before committing to major procedures. The treatment is performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia, typically takes less than an hour, and requires minimal recovery time—most patients go home the same day and can return to normal activities quickly. With reduced knee pain, you can walk more comfortably, climb stairs without constant discomfort, stay active in daily life, and maintain the mobility and independence that knee pain has been limiting. Genicular RFA doesn’t replace your joint or require months of rehabilitation—it simply turns down the pain volume coming from your knee, giving you back the comfort and function you need to live life on your terms. For many patients, this procedure provides significant relief that helps them delay or avoid knee replacement while maintaining an active lifestyle, or offers hope when other conservative treatments like medications, injections, and physical therapy haven’t provided adequate long-term relief.

01/20/2026

The pathway from diagnosis to lasting knee pain relief follows a proven sequence: genicular nerve blocks first to pinpoint your pain source, then radiofrequency ablation for extended treatment. Here’s how it works: genicular nerve blocks involve injecting numbing medication around the specific nerves that supply sensation to your knee joint—typically the superior lateral, superior medial, and inferior medial genicular nerves. If these blocks significantly reduce your knee pain—usually we’re looking for 50% or greater pain relief—it confirms that these nerves are indeed the source of your chronic discomfort. This diagnostic information is invaluable because it predicts with high accuracy whether radiofrequency ablation will work for you. Once we’ve confirmed positive results from the nerve blocks, we proceed to genicular RFA, which targets those same nerves but provides relief that extends far beyond the temporary numbing effect of the blocks. RFA uses controlled thermal energy to create a lesion on the nerves, effectively disrupting their ability to transmit pain signals for an extended period. The beauty of this two-step approach is that it eliminates guesswork—we don’t perform RFA on everyone with knee pain, only on patients whose positive response to nerve blocks indicates they’ll benefit. This evidence-based sequence maximizes treatment success, ensures we’re addressing the right pain generators, and gives patients confidence that the more definitive RFA treatment will provide the lasting relief they’re seeking. It’s precision medicine for chronic knee pain management.

01/18/2026

Living with arthritis or partial tears doesn’t automatically mean you need surgery—physical therapy offers effective conservative management that helps many patients maintain function and quality of life without surgical intervention. Both conditions involve compromised structures that can’t fully heal on their own: arthritis means damaged, degenerating joint cartilage that causes inflammation and pain, while partial tears mean incompletely torn tendons or ligaments that create instability and weakness. PT becomes crucial because while we can’t regenerate cartilage or fully repair partial tears without surgery, we can absolutely build the muscular support and movement strategies that compensate for these issues. Your therapist will focus on strengthening the muscles surrounding affected joints—creating dynamic stability that takes stress off damaged cartilage and partially torn structures. For example, strong quadriceps and hip muscles reduce load on arthritic knees, while rotator cuff and scapular strengthening supports shoulders with partial tendon tears. PT also incorporates proper movement training that teaches you how to use joints efficiently without aggravating inflammation or stressing damaged tissues further. You’ll work on maintaining as much flexibility as arthritis allows, improving proprioception and balance that prevent compensatory injuries, and building endurance in supporting muscles so they can protect compromised joints throughout your day. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s maximizing function despite imperfect structures. Many patients with arthritis and partial tears who commit to consistent physical therapy find they can remain active, manage pain effectively, and postpone or completely avoid surgery while maintaining the activities that matter to them. PT gives you the strength and strategies to work with what you have, building resilience around areas that can’t fully heal themselves.

01/18/2026

Physical therapy is one of the most effective treatments for back pain. PT identifies what’s driving your discomfort—whether it’s weak core muscles, tight hip flexors, poor posture, or faulty movement patterns—and addresses it directly. Through targeted exercises and education, therapy builds the strength and flexibility your spine needs to function without pain. Evidence consistently shows PT outperforms medications for lasting back pain relief.

01/18/2026

Neck pain is incredibly common, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it—physical therapy offers effective treatment that addresses why your neck hurts in the first place. Most neck pain stems from a combination of factors: weak deep neck stabilizer muscles that should support your cervical spine, poor posture from prolonged sitting or computer work that strains neck structures, tight muscles in your upper back and shoulders that restrict movement, and faulty movement patterns that place excessive stress on your neck throughout the day. PT takes a comprehensive approach by first identifying which specific factors are contributing to your pain, then designing a targeted program to address each one. You’ll work on strengthening exercises that build the muscular support your neck needs—particularly the deep cervical flexors and upper back muscles that maintain proper alignment. Your therapist will incorporate stretching for chronically tight areas like upper traps and levator scapulae, manual therapy techniques that improve joint mobility and reduce muscle tension, and most importantly, postural retraining that teaches you how to sit, stand, and position yourself during daily activities without constantly straining your neck. If your pain radiates into your arms or causes headaches, PT addresses those nerve-related symptoms as well. The key to successful neck pain treatment is consistency—attending sessions regularly, doing your home exercises, and making the postural adjustments your therapist recommends. With dedicated rehabilitation, most neck pain improves significantly, allowing you to work, sleep, and move through life without constant discomfort limiting what you can do.

01/18/2026

ACL reconstruction surgery repairs the torn ligament, but physical therapy is what transforms that surgical repair into a functional, stable knee you can trust. Post-ACL rehab is a comprehensive, months-long journey that can’t be rushed—your new graft goes through specific biological healing phases that determine when you can progress safely. PT starts immediately after surgery with range-of-motion work and swelling management, then systematically progresses through rebuilding the significant muscle strength you lose from surgery and inactivity. Your quadriceps can atrophy dramatically after ACL injury and reconstruction, so regaining that strength becomes a primary focus. As you progress, PT incorporates balance training, proprioceptive exercises that retrain your knee’s position sense, agility drills, and eventually sport-specific movements that prepare you for the demands of your activity. Your therapist uses objective strength testing, hop tests, and movement quality assessments to ensure you’re truly ready to return to sport—not just eager to get back. Athletes who commit fully to every phase of ACL rehabilitation have significantly better outcomes, lower re-tear rates, and more confident return to play than those who skip steps or rush the process. This is a marathon that requires patience, consistency, and trust in the process. Your surgeon gave you a new ligament; physical therapy gives you a functional knee that can handle everything you throw at it.

01/18/2026

The injections you received have given you something valuable—relief from the neck pain that’s been limiting your life. But here’s what’s critical to understand: that pain-free window the injections created isn’t just for enjoying comfort, it’s your opportunity to do the rehabilitation work that creates lasting recovery. Physical therapy becomes essential now because the injections reduced your symptoms but didn’t fix the underlying problems—the weak neck muscles, poor posture, tight structures, and faulty movement patterns that contributed to your pain in the first place. With reduced discomfort, you can finally participate in PT without constant pain preventing progress. Your therapist will work on strengthening the deep neck stabilizers that support your cervical spine, improving shoulder blade positioning and upper back strength that affects neck mechanics, stretching tight muscles causing restrictions, and retraining proper posture for sitting, standing, and computer work. This is when you address the root causes of your neck pain—the weakness, imbalances, and dysfunction that medications and injections can’t fix. The injection broke the pain cycle; consistent physical therapy during this relief period keeps it broken by building the strength and proper mechanics your neck needs to stay healthy. Don’t waste this pain-free opportunity—use it to get stronger, move better, and create recovery that lasts beyond when the injection effects eventually wear off.

01/18/2026

If your back feels tight, restricted, or like it just won’t loosen up no matter how much you stretch, physical therapy is what you need. That persistent tightness is your body’s way of telling you something’s wrong—whether it’s muscle imbalances where weak areas force other muscles to overwork and stay contracted, poor flexibility from prolonged sitting or inactivity, or compensatory movement patterns developed to avoid pain or instability. PT gets to the bottom of why you feel tight rather than just temporarily stretching it out. Your therapist will assess your movement quality, identify which structures are actually tight versus which ones just feel tight because they’re working overtime to compensate for weakness elsewhere, and design a program that addresses both flexibility and strength. You’ll work on targeted stretching for genuinely restricted areas, strengthening exercises for weak muscles that aren’t pulling their weight, and movement retraining that teaches your body to distribute stress properly instead of overloading certain areas. Often what feels like tightness is actually instability—your muscles gripping to provide the stability weak core or hip muscles should be providing. PT addresses this by building real strength and proper movement patterns that allow those chronically tight muscles to finally relax. The goal isn’t just temporary relief from stretching; it’s creating lasting change where your back moves freely, feels loose and comfortable, and functions without that constant restricted, bound-up sensation that’s been limiting you.

01/16/2026

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01/16/2026

Hand and wrist taping offers external support without medications or braces that restrict movement. This technique uses breathable, flexible tape applied to provide stability and reduce strain on injured or painful structures. The tape can be worn for several days, providing continuous support during work, daily activities, and rehabilitation exercises. It’s particularly helpful for conditions like tendinitis, sprains, or overuse injuries where you need support but still require full hand function. Natural, accessible pain relief and injury support.

01/16/2026

Occupational therapy is essential for stroke recovery because it focuses on what matters most—your ability to live independently and do the activities that define your daily life. After a stroke, many people face challenges with basic tasks they once did automatically: getting dressed, preparing meals, bathing, writing, using utensils, or managing buttons and zippers. OT systematically works on rebuilding these functional skills through targeted exercises and real-world practice. Therapists address physical limitations like arm weakness, hand coordination problems, and reduced fine motor control, while also working on cognitive challenges that affect memory, attention, problem-solving, and safety awareness. Beyond just restoring function, OT teaches adaptive strategies and techniques that help you accomplish tasks even if full recovery isn’t possible—using modified tools, one-handed techniques, or environmental modifications that support independence. The goal is always maximizing your ability to participate in life—whether that’s returning to work, managing your home, enjoying hobbies, or simply taking care of yourself without constant assistance. Stroke recovery is challenging and progress can be slow, but occupational therapy provides the comprehensive, practical rehabilitation that helps you rebuild your independence, adapt to lasting changes, and work toward the highest level of function possible. It’s about reclaiming your life after stroke, one meaningful activity at a time.

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2781 Shell Road
Brooklyn, NY
11223

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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We are a Full-Service Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine, Interventional Pain Management, Orthopedic Physical and Occupational Therapy Practice. We are committed to providing personalized and expert care for all types of orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Our team of Board Certified and Fellowship-Trained Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Doctor, Doctors Of Physical Therapy, OTR/L Licensed Occupation Therapist and Licensed Acupuncturist offer the latest nonsurgical treatment options for people suffering from all musculoskeletal conditions including back pain, neck pain, knee/shoulder injuries and more, all under one roof. We provide in-office, same day diagnostic evaluations and perform non-surgical interventional procedures. Our team of excellent physical therapists emphasize corrective exercises and utilize the latest rehabilitative technology and techniques at our new state-of-the-art facility. We Are Dedicated To Returning Our Patients Back To Their Active Lives, Pain Free! We Accept Most Health Insurance Plans Including (Medicare, Medicaid, Workers Compensation(worker related injuries), No-Fault(car accident injuries)