Recent Injuries or Surguries
The Problem & Our Solution
Injuries and surgeries can disrupt your life—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whether you’re recovering from an orthopedic procedure like an ACL repair or rotator cuff surgery, or an abdominal surgery like a hernia repair or hysterectomy, it’s normal to feel uncertain about what’s safe, what’s next, or how to get back to feeling like yourself.
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At Empower PT, we provide thoughtful, personalized rehabilitation for people healing from a wide range of injuries and surgeries. We treat both orthopedic and abdominopelvic conditions, helping you rebuild strength, trust your body again, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
How We're Different:
One-on-one support from day one.
No shuffled handoffs, no waiting your turn with ice packs. You’ll work directly with a licensed PT who listens to your goals and tailors each session to your stage of recovery.
We treat the whole person.
Your recovery isn’t just about the area that was injured or operated on—it’s about how your entire body functions and adapts. We take a full-body, functional approach to build strength, coordination, and confidence.
Safe, progressive return to what matters.
We guide you through a recovery process that’s grounded in science and tailored to your real life—so you can return to your routines, activities, and daily life feeling confident in your movement.
What to Expect:
Initial Assessment:
We’ll review your injury or surgery details, medical history, and current symptoms. You’ll receive a comprehensive assessment of your movement, strength, breathing, and functional abilities—not just in the area of concern, but across your whole system.
Treatment Plan:
Depending on where you are in your recovery, treatment may include gentle mobility work, manual therapy, strength progression, scar care, breath and pressure system retraining, gait or movement analysis, and return-to-activity planning.
Commitment:
Most clients begin with weekly sessions and adjust as they build capacity. Whether you're early in the healing process or rebuilding after months of limitations, we’ll create a plan that meets you where you are.
Patient Story
“S.” came to Empower PT about six weeks after a right hip labral repair. She had been diligent with her post-op instructions and home exercises, but was still walking with a limp and felt unsure about how to start moving more without flaring her symptoms. She described her hip as “tight and weak,” and worried that any wrong move might undo her progress.
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At Empower, we focused first on restoring confident, pain-free walking and helping her understand what sensations were normal at that stage of healing. We gradually reintroduced mobility, strength, and balance work—not just for her hip, but for the surrounding areas that had been compensating. As she improved, we integrated breath and core strategies to support full-body movement and began progressing toward her goal of returning to strength training.
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Over the course of 10 sessions, S. transitioned from guarded and hesitant to strong and confident. By the end of her plan of care, she was walking comfortably, lifting weights again, and felt more in control of her recovery than she ever had before.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start PT after an injury or surgery?
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You can often begin sooner than you think—even while in a brace, boot, or still healing. Starting with the right support can help your recovery feel more clear and less intimidating.
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Do I need a referral?
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In New York, you can start physical therapy without a referral. We’re also happy to coordinate with your physician or surgeon to ensure your rehab is aligned with your overall care.
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Can I come even if I’m still in pain or not “cleared”?
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Yes. We tailor care to your stage of healing. Many people benefit from early movement guidance—especially when recovering from surgery, including orthopedic procedures or abdominopelvic surgeries.
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What kinds of injuries or surgeries do you work with?
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We work with clients recovering from a wide range of orthopedic injuries and surgeries—like ACL tears, meniscus repairs, rotator cuff injuries, ankle sprains, and joint replacements—as well as abdominopelvic surgeries such as hernia repairs, hysterectomies, laparoscopic procedures, and post-surgical pain or pressure concerns. If you're not sure if your situation is a fit, we’re happy to talk it through.