US ATHLETIC TRAINING CENTER — Local services in New York

The US Athletic Training Center gave me an experience I've never had at another physical therapy facility. Getting the opportunity to be somewhere that has both dedicated therapists as well as athletic trainers is truly unique. I've been to top gyms, that give you minimal training oversight unless you pay an hourly rate for advice. I've been to top physical therapists (mainly for Neck & Back) that have put me in a backroom and made me feel like I'm waiting for surgery. At USATC, you benefit from high-level trainers that can help you in the gym, giving you pointers on how to get the most out of your workouts. You also get to be around other impressive athletes, and you can pick up great new work outs and techniques from them. On the Physical Therapy side, you have the benefit of a true family. Sometimes you may see a different therapist than the previous week, and it might take a little getting used to for people that haven't experienced USATC before, but the idea is that everyone there is qualified and capable, and getting to use different therapists maximizes your opportunity to get helpful treatment, because they all bring different tricks of the trade from their prior experiences in the field.

Not-to-mention, USATC has worked with some top-notch athletes and clients, and you can feel it when you're there. You look around the walls, and you're inspired to work hard and get the most of your time, whether it's training or PT. I'll be a client at...

Yes, I haven't gone back for physical therapy in over a week. Several therapists stand around talking with one-another and have too many people to tend to at the same time while the assistants are back and forth, chatting away and don't even know what needs to be done. I go on my lunch hours and I'm not a "big shot" with two hours to waste. After I'm done with one task, I stand around asking "ok, what now?" and wait for help. Erica was very good as was Ben (the PT Asst.). Jared left a lot to be desired as well -- Mr. Chatter Box. I decided to go back yesterday (8/18) again with Michael - he was the worse PT ever -- he did not even read my chart -- he kept asking Ben "what should she do now?" When I asked him if he read my chart, he replied "yes, it's just that your doctor prescribed a very unique treatment plan." Uh really, was I born yesterday?" He clearly did not read my chart as I have a common problem -- tight calves. Lastly, as he was supposed to be working with me, a new patient showed up and he began speaking to her about her treatment and kept trying to put the rubber bands on my foot -- clearly he failed. I walked out shortly thereafter. Not honest and incompetent. I am now seeking a new place. Ben Rocks as does Erica -- everyone else, well they have great jobs where they can walk around and have lots of fun laughing it up and...

This place is amazing! They have Great Therapists who really know their stuff. My team - Melissa & Paige - treated me like a VIP even though I am just an ordinary middle aged woman! They wasted no time in giving me a game plan of exercises in order to help me heal - watching me always to make sure I was doing the exercises correctly. I started to feel better right after the first visit. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming! The gym is fully stocked with every sort of weight machine imaginable. My team also created an exercise plan for me to do at home. I felt very inspired to do it because their kindness and belief in me motivated me to succeed. It is centrally located ~ right by the E train stop at Madison & 53rd! What more could you ask...