Finding a trusted physical therapist is an important part of treating a new sports injury or managing persistent pain. Jersey City locals can turn to The Spine and Sports Health Center, located at 121 Newark Avenue Suite 300, for non-invasive treatments. The location is ideal for Downtown Jersey City residents and commuters who use the Grove Street PATH. The local team of board-certified physicians, physician therapists, and chiropractors work together to create an individualized plan for each patient to help them find relief from neck, back, or joint pain. Keep reading to learn more about this Jersey City physical therapy team and the available treatments (+ there is an exclusive offer just for HG readers).
Meet the Physical Therapists
The physician-led team at The Spine and Sports Health Center provides non-invasive alternatives to orthopedic surgery so patients can get back to doing what they love as soon as possible.
Specialists work across three offices in Jersey City, Hoboken + Bayonne and help patients figure out the right treatment plan for them. The team of highly-trained physical therapists, chiropractors + massage therapists at the Jersey City location include:
- Austin Pothen, DPT, a board-certified physical therapist with more than 5 years of experience helping children, adults, + the geriatric population overcome acute and chronic pain
- Marios, Christodoulou, PT, DPT, MS, an avid soccer fan who provides cutting-edge treatments and education to patients
- Maureen Ciccosanti, DPT, an experienced physical therapist who incorporates therapeutic exercise, manual techniques + modalities into personalized treatment programs
- Dr. John De Hoyos, DPT, who brings almost two decades of experience to the practice and helps patients incorporate health and fitness goals into their physical therapy treatments
- Emily Cohen, PT, DPT, a licensed physical therapist with five years of experience using a patient-centered approach to help people recover from injuries and return to the activities they enjoy
The SSHC Difference + Available Treatments
The expert team at The Spine and Sports Health Center in Jersey City helps patients find the source of their pain and provides targeted, non-invasive treatment options.
“Our philosophy at The Spine and Sports Health Center is that no one should have to live in pain,” Dr. Alex Visco of The Spine and Sports Health Center told The Hoboken Girl. “Our patients come to us from all over, with all types of pain complaints. It is our job to discover the source of the pain and design a targeted plan for pain relief and recovery.”
Back, neck, shoulder, hip, leg, pelvis, knee, foot, ankle, hand + wrist pain are all treated at The Spine and Sports Health Center. No matter where the pain is felt, a personalized plan is developed by the JC team for each patient that matches their goals and lifestyle.
Treatment options include physical therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic care, sports medicine, and interventional pain management for spine and joint pain. Patients who were in an accident, suffered an athletic-related injury, or started noticing a nagging pain are all welcome to visit the practice and learn more about the available services.
About The Spine + Sports Health Center
The Spine and Sports Health Center team knows that pain can come from aging, normal wear-and-tear, or a new injury. The Jersey City practice specializes in non-surgical treatment of spine and joint pain.
“Whether you’re suffering from knee and shoulder pain, sciatica, chronic neck or back pain, have been in a slip and fall or motor vehicle accident, can’t seem to fully recover from a sports injury, or you have pain that just isn’t going away, our licensed physical therapists and skilled medical staff are here to help,” said Dr. Alex Visco.
Patients in Jersey City, Hoboken, or Bayonne can work with a local physician in their Hudson County neighborhood. Personalized plans are developed for recovery from sports injuries, recent accidents, or persistent pain. Along with the Jersey City office, the Hoboken office is located at 720 Monroe Street, Suite C208 in Hoboken, and the Bayonne office is located at 11 W 25th Street.
^ The Spine and Sports Health Center Jersey City location
Don’t forget to mention ‘Hoboken Girl’ to receive 50% off your first initial massage (excludes lymphatic massage). Valid for new clients only; no expiration.
The Spine and Sports Health Center is located at 121 Newark Avenue Suite 300 in Jersey City and there are two additional locations in Hoboken and Bayonne. For client inquiries, call 201-535-2474 or fill out the contact form.
