Welcome to Performance Physical Therapy

At Performance Physical Therapy, we specialize in the treatment of orthopedic and sports related injuries, neck and back pain, therapy for older adults as well as balance disorders/fall prevention.

Physical therapists are the experts in evaluating and treating musculoskeletal problems. We use our knowledge of anatomy and exercise to help our clients recover from a wide variety of conditions.

We share a commitment to excellence when it comes to serving our clients and helping them reach their goals, whether it be returning to work, a sport or their everyday life activities.

News

Part 4: Common Wrist & Elbow Conditions Treated By Physical Therapists
In the final newsletter of our series, we’re focusing on the wrist and elbow. The elbow is the link between the upper and lower arm, and it can be subjected to repeated stress from many daily activities. As a result, most elbow-related injuries that physi…
Read MoreNovember 22, 2022
Part 3: Common Knee Conditions Treated By Physical Therapists
The knee is the next region of the body we’re going to examine, as it ranks up there with the back, neck, and shoulder as a hot spot for musculoskeletal pain. Knee pain is especially common in athletes of sports that involve lots of cutting motions and is…
Read MoreNovember 15, 2022
Part 2: Common Shoulder Conditions Treated By Physical Therapists
For the next installment of our newsletter series, we’re focusing on shoulder pain, which can be extremely disabling. Whether or not you realize it, you use your shoulder almost constantly, as it permits practically any movement that involves your arms. T…
Read MoreNovember 8, 2022
Part 1: Musculoskeletal Disorders & Common Back & Neck Issues
With the end of the year fast approaching, now is a great time to see a physical therapist it you’re trying to get the most out of your healthcare plan. We suggest you take a few minutes to review your health insurance policy and check on your benefit sta…
Read MoreNovember 1, 2022
Physical Therapists Use Specialized Techniques To Treat Vertigo
As we discussed in our first newsletter, vertigo is the feeling that things are moving, rotating, rocking, or spinning when a person and their environment are completely still. It occurs when there is a problem with the vestibular system that interferes w…
Read MoreOctober 25, 2022
Physical Therapy Is Usually The Best Choice for Jaw Pain
There are 22 bones in the face and head, but the lower jawbone—or mandible—is the only one of these that can move. The mandible connects to the temporal bone of the skull at two points just in front of each ear through the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). A…
Read MoreOctober 18, 2022
Physical Therapy Can Effectively Treat Jaw Pain, Headaches & Vertigo
The jaw is an area that doesn’t generally get much attention as some other parts of the body, but jaw problems are more common than you probably think. A class of jaw-related issues called temporomandibular disorders affect millions of Americans each year…
Read MoreOctober 11, 2022
For National Physical Therapy Month, We Recognize Our Practice
October is National Physical Therapy Month, which is recognized and celebrated by physical therapists throughout the country every year. The goal of the campaign is to increase awareness of the important role physical therapists play in reducing pain, imp…
Read MoreOctober 4, 2022
Research Shows Prevention Programs Can Reduce The Risk Of Falls
As we’ve shown over the last few posts, falls are one of the greatest dangers to the over-65 population, and suffering from just one fall can lead to an unfortunate cascade of consequences that will significantly impact one’s health status. But we’ve also…
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2022
Physical Therapists Can Help Reduce Your Risk For Falls
Falls are scary, and they can be disabling in a variety of ways. Directly, they often result in injuries that can make it difficult to move and function normally. Indirectly, they can create a significant fear of falling in many individuals, which in tu…
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2022

Read What Our Patients Have To Say

Carol G. (Elbridge, NY)
My experience at Performance PT has been wonderful and very, very helpful. I wish I had come sooner. My treatments have completely cured me of neck pain!
Michelle S. (Weedsport, NY)
Thanks to Mike Fay, I'm healed. He was great, very informative, patient and soft spoken. He treats you like a person and not just another patient.
G.H. (Elbridge, NY)
Mike Fay was excellent in handling my plantar fasciitis. I was in pain for 1-1/2 years. The pain is gone and I have returned to my normal activities.
B.O. (Fulton, NY)
The level of care I received at Performance Physical Therapy was fantastic! I would recommend anyone needing physical therapy to see Mike, Jeff or Mike at Performance PT!
J.B. (Fulton, NY)
I had a fantastic experience at Performance Physical Therapy! My therapist, Mike Ryan, worked exclusively with me at each session. I have and will continue to recommend Performance PT to anyone.
Helen H. (Elbridge, NY)
Michael Fay has done a great job with me. I can now go to the grocery store without the hurt I had in my groin and I am sleeping so much better I would recommend him to anyone.