Dr. Abbate Physical Therapy

Dr. Abbate Physical Therapy Our vision is to create generations of athletes -- to keep them healthy & injury-free so they can enjoy a lifetime of sport.

If you’re an athlete and you’re sick and tired of taking taking off from training or missing out on competitions, this is where you need to come to recover from sports related injuries.

If I had a nickel for the excuses I’ve heard 🤣🤣🤣
02/18/2026

If I had a nickel for the excuses I’ve heard 🤣🤣🤣

Hamstring injuries (HSI) can be quite painful & debilitating for athletesThe HS controls both hip and knee movements, ac...
02/11/2026

Hamstring injuries (HSI) can be quite painful & debilitating for athletes
The HS controls both hip and knee movements, activity as a stabilizer and mobilizer depending on the activity
HSI located in the middle third of the muscle belly are often severely painful and cause a large hematoma, yet most Athletes return to desired performance
within one month
Partial ruptures of the proximal hamstrings tendons often initially appear to be minor injuries; they are less painful and their onset is less dramatic. However, these injuries generally take far longer to recover – often up to 10 weeks
Early diagnosis and modified loading is important to maintain tissue integrity- light cycling, isometric & eccentric contractions support neurological inputs & help pump fluid (swelling) out
I usually start patients on the exercises described in the final 2 slides

02/09/2026

Keep these guidelines handy to help facilitate a successful return to sport
It takes a team to ensure a successful return to athletic activity and it begins on day 1
Return to sport is a progressive, phased process that is often non-linear. You’ll feel like you’re making great progress one week, then feel like you’re taking a few steps back. No worry- that’s why it’s important to set goals and communicate these accomplishes with your physio and teammates

02/02/2026

Performing artists don’t like seeking medical care because they often feel unheard
Doctors may downplay their athleticism (“it’s just dancing”), think they’re catastrophizing (“it can’t be that bad of an injury”) or just not understand their experience and the pressure that comes along with it
Physicians may never have been athletes, lack understanding of training schedules, don’t grasp the pressure from directors/choreographers/employers/peers/agents to perform well under all circumstance… the list goes on.
What’s important for performers (and all athletes) to understand is that communication with doctors needs to be direct & functional limitations need to be the center of the discussion
“Hey doc, I have knee pain and I cannot kneel, jump or do partner work. It affects my ability to perform”
Don’t like medication and prefer a more conservative treatment? Let them know. “Medication interferes with my ability to perceive when I have pain. I’d rather work on addressing the underlying cause than masking it”
Recording the conversation can also help- perhaps you didn’t understand every medical term they used and you want to learn more about it- listen to it later

01/30/2026

Here are 3 exercises I prescribe for dancers to get back on their feet after any type of lower body injury
Pendulum swings work the hip rotators as well as the foot inverters and everters
The forced arch rockers & claws work the intrinsic foot muscles and toe flexors for extra grip on the floor
I would recommend against the forced arch rockers for folks that have ankle instability or a recent ankle sprain

01/28/2026

Some 🚩 in physios these days

These rules were developed for clinicians, but coaches, athletes & non-medical folks can study & utilize these to clear ...
01/21/2026

These rules were developed for clinicians, but coaches, athletes & non-medical folks can study & utilize these to clear the confusion about referral to higher medical examination
These tools were designed to screen injured athletes suspected of trauma that may require medical care (surgery)
Save this post and share with your training partners

01/16/2026

Small sample of some strength training exercises for dancers to keep them feet strong and healthy

Foot injuries are common in dancers. Anatomy (picture 1): The foot has 3 arches that provide stability & mobilityThe tra...
01/13/2026

Foot injuries are common in dancers.
Anatomy (picture 1): The foot has 3 arches that provide stability & mobility
The transverse arch provides stability of the midfoot
This arch is supported by the Lisfranc structure (picture 2 & 3)
High velocity trauma or repeated microtrauma may lead to ligament insufficiency - permitting the joint to separate, causing pain, instability & dysfunction (picture 4 & 5)
Stable sprains respond well to conservative treatment (time off, physical therapy)
Unstable sprains or fractures require surgical intervention

01/09/2026

Pain in the neck with looking over your shoulder?

Try this exercise to relieve that pain and improve the movement

I found this technique works well when the primary cause of neck pain is muscular (think tight muscles after a long day of training)

Go “light” with the resistance- we’re not looking to fatigue the muscles- just enough to get tension in the upper traps while you look about

12/30/2025

A few ideas to ♨️warm the shoulders up
I did these with heavy weight (50-70 lbs) as part of my workout as well

💤Sleep 7-9 hours every night. Nap when you can.
10/08/2025

💤Sleep 7-9 hours every night. Nap when you can.

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Miami, FL

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 10am
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 10am
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 11am

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+17864753094

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