Sports & Physical Therapy Associates

I’ve dealt with some chronic pain and injuries for years. Someone finally recommended to me that I come to Sports and PT to work on my problem areas. Wow – within just a week I was feeling so much better. The stretches and exercises are tailored to me to help me be a better athlete as well as function in daily life. All the people here really are great.
Only downside is they are busy. It can be hard to get an appt scheduled.

I came here for my first PT appointment and was incredibly happy with the experience.
First off, the clinic itself was a warm and welcoming environment and was comfortable from the moment I was pleasantly greeted at the door.
My physical therapist was Jason and he really knew his stuff! I am in no anatomy major but by the time I left my first appointment, I really understood what was happening with my injury, which was comforting. It is so nice to see people passionate about the field they work in because they REALLY want you to understand the process of healing and how they are going to achieve that.
GO CAMBRIDGE!

Started going to SPTA about a month and a half ago for a ankle injury. With the help and guidance of my therapist, and the team at SPTA, Its recovering well, but still on the path to healing with there help

This is my second review, as this is my second experience with SPTA, Kendall Square branch. A newly diagnosed injury brings me back, and two new physical therapists were assigned to me. Dealing with my Impingement Syndrome (with labral tear, and arthritis) is the team of Audrey and Marco. My opinion of this facility this time round is as glowing as it was previously. Audrey and Marco are excellent, with both knowledge and compassion. I benefit from their care and experience. They take the time to fully explain all procedures, and to guide me through the exercises… making certain that rather than a passive experience, my sessions are active ones, beneficial without being too exhausting. Audrey’s training and education is first-​rate, and I am truly grateful for her warmth, professionalism, and expertise. Marco is a bit more the dedicated task-​master, and their balanced approach is perfect. I am indeed fortunate to have had them both assigned to me. Also, Marco can hook you up with Saturday night reservations at Pellino’s in the North End, making SPTA a full service operation ! Sante.

Its really a very good P/​T place. The facility is excellent and Jason’s team is knowledgeable. I felt relief for the Plantar Fasciitis that was wrecking my world after the first session. 20 minutes of preliminary massage helps anything. I consider myself pretty knowledgeable, nope. They explained connections between the foot and the leg I didn’t understand at all. Its shocking how much more relevant health learning I receive from these guys than the Podiatrist who wrote the referral. Beth Israel better get its act together. .
Yes, if you’ve got a nagging injury that you can get covered with insurance just got and work with these guys.

When I first met my PT here I was hopeful she would be able to help me heal from Plantar Fasciitis. She seemed kind and understanding I was impressed that I could get appointments quickly and they were always on schedule. I consistently attended the physical therapy twice/​week.
The atmosphere at the clinic is very relaxed and casual. As time went on I became disappointed that I only actually saw the physical therapist about every 4 – 6 visits. When I came in for my appointment I was assigned to whatever aid was available and got both calves/​bottom of my feet massaged. The massages became increasingly less focused. I would have two aides massaging 1 leg at the same time with completely different pressures and clearly with out any real knowledge of massage therapy. This was very frustrating to me since the massage was supposed to be breaking down scar tissue/​relaxing the muscles. Rather than being focused on the massage the two aides would gossip about other employees, or tell unwelcome stories about their personal lives, completely ignoring me (the patient). As I listened to the aides talking to eachother I discovered that I was not being treated by a trained physical therapist (obviously), but instead was being treated by two UNDERGRADS.
After the massage I was turned over to someone new to do exercises (other undergrads). Again, each new person would instruct me to do a somewhat random and unfocused set of exercises. No one every recorded how many or of what kind of exercises I performed, so there was noway to measure my progress or make any progress for that matter.
After about 6 weeks of absolutely no improvement in my condition I finally had the last straw. I directed a question to the aid which was guiding me in my exercise and her response was «I’VE HEARD» that you can’t really do anything about plantar fasciitis (or something to this effect). It finally hit me that I was paying over $ 40/​week in co-​pays to listen to an undergrad tell me what she «had heard» about my medical condition.
I would not recommend seeking physical therapy from this company.

Great proprietor. Great staff. Great equipment/​environment. They were very flexible around my tough schedule and I *loved* every visit.

I sadly had my last physical therapy appointment at Sports + Physical Therapy Associates in Kendall Square. I am thoroughly enjoying the recovery of my injured back + knee, but I will sorely miss all the positive energy of the entire staff, the relaxing early morning heating pads, the funky music, massages + doing my exercises while being entertained by my dancing assistants. If only I had an excuse to return!

(Note this place has 2 Unilocal entries for some reason, for «One Kendall Sq» and «1 Kendall Sq», so this is just a copy of the review for the other instance.)
I had Jason. He was super-​hyper and talked a mile a minute at me, to the point that I felt I was being verbally assaulted. He seemed to assume I was really interested in the details of his profession, which I was not; I just wanted him to tell me what I had to do in layman’s terms.
The things he did show/​tell me to do caused a re-​injury (and this was just after the appointment before I could even try the exercises myself) that has probably set me back 8 weeks, to the point I was at right after the initial injury.
I’ve since done research I should have done before going, and it seems like for someone in my condition he should have avoided any weight-​bearing exercises at first and favored electrical muscle stimulation and non-​weight-​bearing exercises.
If you are an athlete interested in lots of anatomical details perhaps this place is fine; if you’re not, I’d avoid it.

This is the only place I would ever go for PT. I was scheduled for surgery and my surgeon did not tell me that seeing a good physical therapist BEFORE the operation would enable me to heal much more quickly. But I went to see Jason Trenouth and after he treated me I went from pretty much disabled to being able to work right up to the surgery. There were complications during the surgery and Jason was able to advise me and work with me in a way that the surgeon did not do. I expect that I would have needed more surgery if I had not gotten the individual attention I had at SPTA. Jason listened carefully and didn’t just jump in before I could express my concerns. His recall of how i was progressing from one treatment to the next was phenomenal. He explained everything he was doing so that there were no surprises. He is a respectful, extremely competent, and warm individual. He runs an efficient and welcoming business.
The staff are, without exception, skilled, personable, and committed to healing. I cannot say enough good things about my experience at SPTA.

First let me say that the only reason I’m not giving 4 stars is that the label for that is «Yay, I’m a fan», and I’m not. I think that the therapy I got was very good, and I had an excellent outcome with the problem they were treating. However, the communication (listening) skills were lacking and this situation could have had a negative impact on an additional injury that I had. After the second time I told the therapist of this additional injury, the therapist insisted that I had not advised them of the injury. I had. In fact we had a long discussion about it. Also, questions I asked voicing concerns and asking advice with regard to the injury I was being treated for were met with indignation and loud admonishments that could be heard through the facility.
I think that the therapy I received was very good, however, I’m sure I can get care of an equal quality elsewhere, and with a therapist with a better attitude. I would not use this facility again.
The support staff at this facility are excellent.

I only write this review because I did a few years of bad PT with quite a few different therapists before two shoulder surgeries that all could have been avoided had I found this place earlier.
I have been coming to SPTA for close to a year now and I have nothing but good things to say about this place. Jason and Melissa are both very knowledgeable and professional. They will not only help you meet any of your health or fitness goals, but will teach easily executed fitness routines along the way to facilitate a sustainable way of healthy living. Brian is one of the better fitness coaches I have every worked with and always has creative ways to keep the training new (Don’t worry he looks a little intimidating but is actually a puppy). The entire SPTA staff is very professional and caring. They provide a friendly welcoming environment and keep PT from feeling stale or awkward. Well except for Jeff, he can be a little awkward.
The supportive approach to Physical Therapy used at SPTA is not only refreshing but very effective. They take the time to listen and understand your problem and have many ways to further the progress of your therapy. They constantly re-​evaluate and remodel your treatment as you progress to consistently push your growth. When I walked into SPTA I couldn’t lift my arm any higher than my hip, now I can comfortably hold a 30lb weight above my head. It doesn’t get any more rewarding then to be pain free and capable to function once again.

The most impressive thing about the PT at Sports and Physical Therapy is that they really try to understand what’s up with your body, your needs, your condition, then adjust the therapy to fit the need. The result is PT that makes a difference.
My two daughters and I have all gone to S&PT in the past year or so. It was serial recommendations, one of us referring the next because we got good treatment and ideas on how to improve.
My daughters are both runners. Their doctors recommended other treatments and other PT locations that weren’t nearly as useful as S&PT.
Melissa has used heat, ice, ultrasound, electro-​stimulation and stretching in various combinations with good results.
All in all, people who know their stuff, treatment that is customized to your needs (and modified over time as the needs or understanding of them changes), in a comfortable environment. I’m sure I’ll be back another day.

I am just starting PT with these guys, so I might have to change my review, but so far things have been great.
My orthopedist recommended this place saying «she’d trust me with them» and steering me clear of other places. So I went in with high hopes. It’s a husband and wife team (so only 2 physical therapists), but many people work there (several «assistants»).
It’s a little hard to find the place, as it’s tucked away toward the back of the courtyard, not at all visible from Hampshire St.
Everyone was super nice, even the other patients I ran into in the little waiting area there. It’s a pretty calm atmosphere, despite being a pretty small place. The only other PT experience I have must have been a huge clinic, but this seems to be just as good, only nicer feeling.
I was impressed that the explanations Melissa, the PT I am working with, gave me. She did an assessment that was just as thorough as the orthopedist, but that focused on different issues, like my posture and the effects of the problem. I was surprised at how carefully she explained everything, and how reassuring she was about the recovery process.
I guess if you have to do PT, you might as well be in a place where they are as kind and thorough as they are here.