Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Physical Therapy Solutions in Connecticut
Founded in 2000 by physical therapist Alan Balavender, our practice has grown to become Connecticut's largest private-practice physical therapy provider. We serve over 20,000 patients annually across multiple locations, specializing in musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and sports-related injuries. Our partnership model empowers clinicians to own and operate their own clinics while maintaining a unified commitment to clinical excellence.Through hands-on care and individualized treatment programs, we focus on returning patients to their active lifestyles. Our patient-centered approach emphasizes education, trust, and lifelong relationships, reflected in our 'PT for Life' philosophy. Recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace winner, we combine technical expertise with compassionate care to deliver unmatched patient experiences.
Services
Physical Therapy
Sports Medicine
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Massage Therapy
Athletic Training
Virtual Physical Therapy
Workers' Compensation
Prehab
Pelvic Floor Services
Dry Needling
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We provide hands-on care from experienced physical therapists with individualized treatment programs
- Our partnership model supports clinician ownership while maintaining clinical excellence standards
- We offer virtual physical therapy sessions for Connecticut residents' convenience
- Our patient-centered approach emphasizes education and lifelong wellness strategies
- Recognized as multi-year Top Workplace award winners for exceptional patient care
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy services specialize in treating musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions through customized treatment plans. Using hands-on techniques and evidence-based practices, we help patients recover from injuries, surgeries, and chronic pain conditions. Our therapists develop individualized programs focusing on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and preventing future injuries through comprehensive rehabilitation strategies.
Sports Medicine
Specialized sports medicine services address athletic injuries and performance enhancement for both professional and amateur athletes. Our clinicians provide injury prevention strategies, sports-specific rehabilitation, and performance optimization techniques. Treatment programs focus on returning athletes to peak performance levels while minimizing re-injury risks through sport-specific functional training and biomechanical analysis.
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation programs help patients recover from surgical procedures through structured recovery protocols. Our therapists work closely with referring physicians to follow surgical recovery timelines while ensuring safe progression. Services include range-of-motion exercises, strength training, and functional restoration tailored to each patient's surgical procedure and recovery goals.
Virtual Physical Therapy
Virtual physical therapy services provide remote access to expert care through secure video conferencing platforms. Patients receive personalized treatment plans, exercise instruction, and progress monitoring from home. This service maintains clinical quality while offering convenience for Connecticut residents who prefer or require remote care options for their rehabilitation needs.
Pelvic Floor Services
Specialized pelvic floor therapy addresses conditions affecting the pelvic region through targeted physical therapy techniques. Our certified specialists treat both men and women with pelvic pain disorders, urinary incontinence, and post-partum recovery needs. Treatment includes manual therapy, biofeedback training, and individualized exercise programs to restore normal pelvic floor function and improve quality of life.
People
Alan Balavender
President
Physical therapist Alan Balavender founded PTSMC in 2000 and established its clinician-partnership model. With decades of industry experience, he has helped over 25 clinicians achieve clinic ownership while maintaining clinical excellence standards across all locations.
Questions
Do I need a referral for physical therapy services?
Connecticut law allows direct access to physical therapy without a physician referral. However, some insurance plans may require a prescription for coverage. Our staff will help coordinate any necessary referrals during appointment scheduling.
Are virtual therapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer virtual physical therapy sessions through secure video conferencing for Connecticut residents. These sessions provide remote access to expert care while maintaining the same quality as in-person visits.
How do you communicate with referring physicians?
We regularly send progress updates to referring physicians and can share reports with additional healthcare providers upon patient request. This ensures coordinated care across all treating professionals.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring your physician's prescription (if required), insurance card, and appropriate clothing for your condition. We provide gowns for treatment areas requiring exposure, such as neck or back injuries.
Do you have private treatment rooms?
All our clinics feature private treatment rooms for individual sessions, along with dedicated exercise gym areas for rehabilitation activities and strength training components of treatment programs.
Reviews (6)
Tony Gleicher
Nov 03, 2021
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I am a 65 year old Male who went to PTSMC/Southington for a right shoulder pain issue. I had had PT about 6/7 times over the course of my life, and I thought my pain this time was too severe to withstand even ONE session of therapy.
Brianne Dwyer was my therapist.(She underplays this, but she has a PhD in Physical Therapy...I think other therapists there do also). Anyhow, on visit #1, Brianne had me doing a regimen of exercises that exactly addressed my incoming concerns WITHOUT causing undue pain. It has been by far the most successful and at the same time most enjoyable Physical Therapy experience
Brianne Dwyer was my therapist.(She underplays this, but she has a PhD in Physical Therapy...I think other therapists there do also). Anyhow, on visit #1, Brianne had me doing a regimen of exercises that exactly addressed my incoming concerns WITHOUT causing undue pain. It has been by far the most successful and at the same time most enjoyable Physical Therapy experience
Jacqueline Mastrianni
Sep 29, 2021
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Peter and his staff are absolutely amazing at what they do. The environment at PTSMC is professional and welcoming. They are committed to their patients and truly make me feel so comfortable each and every time I am there. This is the second time I have used PTSMC and Peter Cambi for PT. When I recently got into an accident and suffered multiple injuries, the Hospital tried to get me into another PT company. I quickly refused knowing that I wanted to heal with Peter and the staff, again, at PTSMC!
Lois DeGregory
Sep 16, 2021
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Caring professionals who accommodate your physical needs. They are flexible with scheduling your appointments. The PTS Team really want to improve the quality of your life.. i give them my highest rating of 5 STARS.
Tracy Savage
Sep 15, 2021
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The whole staff is great! Always pleasant and happy! I have no clue what I did to my knee but Sam fixed it and now Im back to doing what I was before the injury! Thanks everyone!
Gary Hebert
Jul 22, 2021
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Ive been going to southington PT and sports medicine for three weeks .Ive have much improvement with my injury with the help and exercises they gave me, I wasnt fond of the dry needling , but it really helped after two weeks cant thank them enough I have a couple more sessions hope to be on my way to recovery . I Give them Five
Kevin Burns
Jul 21, 2021
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They have a very caring, hard working, kind and attentive staff. The treatment was effective from day one.
