Physical Therapy & Fitness
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Welcome to Performance Physical Therapy

FREE Low Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop
March 23rd • 10:00 AM

Performance Physical Therapy
10 Canalview Mall
Fulton, NY 13069

Call our office to register at 315-593-8786

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.

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Fulton

(315) 593-8786

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Elbridge

(315) 689-7989

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We are proud to offer:

One hour initial evaluations and 30-45 minute one on one follow-up treatment sessions.
Consistency of treatment with the same therapist throughout the entire course of your therapy
Convenient hours to accommodate patients' work and school schedules.
Private treatment rooms.
Well equipped gym areas with Cybex (Eagle) strength training equipment.
Free convenient parking with handicap accessibility.

We offer the following educational and testing programs:

ACL Injury Prevention for Female Athletes
Free Balance Testing
Free Fitness Screening for Older Adults
Low Back Pain and Osteoarthritis Seminars

Announcing Ryan Martin's New Certification!

Our newest staff therapist, Ryan Martin, DPT, Cert MDT recently earned his certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of the Spine and Extremities (MDT) through the McKenzie Institute USA in May 2018. This MDT certification recognizes therapists who have completed the rigorous training in examination and treatment of the neck, lower back and extremities offered by the McKenzie Institute and passed the certification exam. Based on sound research, The McKenzie Method is one of the most widely used systems of examination and treatment of spine and extremity disorders by physical therapist throughout the world. Ryan joins practice owner Mike Fay, PT as the only certified MDT therapists in Fulton or Elbridge, NY. Congratulations, Ryan!

For additional information about the McKenzie Method, go to: mckenzieinstituteusa.org/method-patients.cfm

News

PTs are experts at identifying imbalances to prevent injuries
When most people hear about physical therapy, they usually tend to think that it’s only for disabled individuals and those who are recovering from injury. While it may be true that physical therapy is perhaps most commonly used on patients that fal…
Read MoreMarch 19, 2019
If you have a painful condition, physical therapy is your best option
Have you dealt with any pain recently—or perhaps right now—that prevents you from moving or completing certain tasks normally? If so, it’s probably due to some type of musculoskeletal disorder. This term is used to describe a wide arra…
Read MoreMarch 12, 2019
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Read MoreMarch 5, 2019
Some physical therapists may offer education on improving nutrition
If you're dealing with any of the conditions listed above along with an injury, your physical therapist may be able to offer some professional advice and education on the role your diet may be playing. By asking you about some of your dietary habits…
Read MoreMarch 1, 2019
Therapy can reduce pain and improves function for lower back pain
Results showed that spinal manipulation led to significant benefits for patients with acute LBP that lasted for at least six weeks. In particular, the treatment was found to be associated with reduced pain and improved function, and these improvements…
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2019
Immediately going to a PT for back pain found to reduce costs
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and costly conditions in the world. It ranks as the leading cause of disability, and in 2014, approximately 68.6 million Americans—or 28.6% of the population—reported having LBP…
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2019
Try several remedies for back pain and discover which work for you
For many individuals in our fast-paced society, every day is often seen as an opportunity to “get things done” in the most efficient and productive manner possible.…
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2019
Best ways to reduce your chances of developing back pain
Weight problems, for example, are a big contributor to back pain. Not being a healthy body weight can put excessive pressure and strain on the spine, which weakens structures and increases the potential to experience pain. Obese individuals are especial…
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2019
Back pain can strike in different ways at all stages of life
There are very few guarantees in life but chances are you’ll experience back pain at some point in your lifetime, as about 8 out of 10 people will deal with it at least once. The type of back pain you may experience will depend on your age, habits, and…
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2019
Seeing PT early for neck pain can lower costs and use of healthcare
Of the 308 patients in the study, 160 (52%) consulted a physical therapist within 14 days for their neck pain, while 74 (24%) did so in 15-90 days, and 74 (24%) waited for more than 90 days. In general, results showed that those who saw physical…
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2019

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.

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