I have just begun to go to this physical therapy practice for a problem I developed in my thumb…read more The scheduling times were very convenient, which first attracted me. The location is in a central area of Barrington. The physical therapist I see is very easy to work with and encouraging. I found the space to be comfortable - a little chilly in one of the rooms. Parking is simple and located right outside the door.

I had waited a month for my evaluation, which I didn't mind because I had requested Dr. McVay…read morehimself. I arrived 10 minutes early for my evaluation, and waited over 15 minutes past the appointment time, the entirety of the time not being acknowledged by anybody. Instead of getting Dr. McVay, I was seen by Isaac. I feel as though the visit was a complete waste of time and money and pain, for my conditions' symptoms are exacerbated by sitting and standing and by the time Isaac was ready to evaluate me, multiple body parts had flared significantly. The only available room was down a flight of stairs, which I had great difficulty navigating with my knee chondromalacia patella and Hoffa's fat pad impingement. I told them that I can't use stairs. I requested specifically help with adhesive capsulitis, and regaining full range of motion in my other shoulder, which has a labral tear and tendinosis of the rotator cuff. I was told three times during the evaluation that Isaac had no idea what to do for me and he told me that I did the rehab rehabilitation successfully myself. I still cannot do overhead motions of my daily living activities. I have difficulty stretching my quads because of stage four osteoarthritis of the patella in which case a PT could manually stretch a patient in prone position with a hand stabilizing the sacrum and the other hand manipulating the stretch, but he didn't offer that he also refused thoracic manipulation, which is what my doctor had said I needed because "it wouldn't be a one time fix". Physical therapy is not a "one time fix all" approach but a maintenance program especially for people with disabilities like myself. I feel like I was not taken seriously I left the visit with no instructions and no accommodating time frames to be seen again in the afternoons until a month later. Will not be returning; do not recommend.

I came here for a wrist/hand injury in January 2016. They were accommodating and were able to see…read moreme the same day that I called for an appointment. Dr. Ackerman was nice, knowledgable, and efficient. A resident/fellow sees you first, and then reviews notes with the doctor who subsequently sees you briefly to discuss the treatment plan. One star off because they seem to always be running a little behind schedule, but overall a good experience and good medical care. Casting is quick and painless, and the technicians are friendly and make you feel comfortable. They validate parking - $2 cash only. If you're a Brown student/staff/faculty, take the university shuttle to RIH and just avoid parking altogether. The garage spaces are limited, and it can be a headache. In the waiting room, there's a picture signed by Stephen Gostkowski to keep you entertained.

Through me out before my appointment was completed. Canceled future appointments, despite my…read moreinsistence that I needed to continue appointments to receive disability benefits. Have lost access to my benefits because I am no longer actively enrolled in therapy. Wish I'd never stepped foot in this place.

I've really enjoyed my experience at Performance Physical Therapy thus far. I injured by lower back…read morewhile working out about a year ago and have been seeing a chiropractor. The chiropractor dealt with the pain/posture, but Performance Physical Therapy has helped me "target" the injury with stretching and strength exercises. I've been working with Dr. Holt and Dr. Nogueira, who have both done an excellent job. Dr. Nogueira did an intake and had me do some basic stretches to identify the "source" of the injury. I've been seeing Dr. Holt about twice a week, who has been supervising me, while I do exercises and stretches to ensure that I'm doing it correctly. They use an online portal to send you exercises to do at home. You can check off which ones you've done, take surveys and even earn points and badges. It's a lot of fun! They're social distancing regulations are really good. They tape off the waiting room, so you can't sit six feet from anyone else. They assess you for signs of COVID when you enter the office. When you enter the physical therapy area, they immediately ask you to wash your hands and record your temperature. Everyone is wearing masks/goggles and there is enough hand sanitizer going around to kill a baby elephant. In spite of this, I switched over to telehealth very easily, in order to be extra-safe. Really happy with the progress I've been making so far. Highly recommend!

I've been going for years but this time came in for a bad injury (tear) and was super concerned it…read morewouldn't heal but after this i have to say the service was great, the ladies at the desk were very welcoming to everyone. They are all very personable, know you by name, the whole works and customer service to me is very important so I appreciated it! Big thanks to the ladies, Paige and Juila, and Mike! Overall big thank you to everyone that worked on me!

From the time I walked in the door to check-in it was a pleasant experience. The therapists I…read moreworked with were helpful and knowledgeable. After having neck pain for years causing migraines and headaches daily I left each time feeling better than when I walked in. There is always someone to help if you need it. I would definitely go back there if I need PT at another time.

Dr Paul Fadale has done reconstructive surgery on my shoulder, and has advised me in the past to…read morehold off surgery on a knee would suggestions that help me wait an extra year. This man has helped to keep me in the best shape possible. I highly recommend Dr Fadale

From the owner: Paul D. Fadale, MD - University Orthopedics, Inc…read more Professor & Chief, Division of Sports Medicine Brown University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Head Team Physician: Brown University Athletics Providence Bruins Professional Hockey Team (AHL) Festival Ballet Providence www.fadale.com