Sports Physical Therapy in Mineola, Long Island

MULLIGAN CONCEPT

Sports Physical Therapy

Sports physical therapy gets you back to the game you play, not just back to walking without pain. At Enhanced Physical Therapy in Mineola, Jacob Kurian treats runners, tennis and pickleball players, golfers and team athletes of all ages, combining hands-on Mulligan techniques with strength, balance and sport-specific training.

Certified Mulligan Practitioner Over 10 Years of Experience

Our clinics director is a Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) with over a decade
of experience using this evidence-based approach. Each treatment is customized to
your specific diagnosis and movement limitations to achieve optimal outcomes.

How sports physical therapy works here

We look at how the injury happened and what your sport asks of your body.
We test which movements hurt, and whether a Mulligan mobilization with movement makes them easier.
Hands-on care settles pain so you can train; exercise builds the strength that keeps it settled.
Balance and control work on our Biodex system for ankles, knees and hips.
We rebuild running, jumping, throwing or swinging step by step, then test before you return.

Injuries we treat

Ankle sprains and rolled ankles
Hamstring strains, quad strains and calf strains
Achilles pain and plantar fasciitis
Runner's knee and kneecap pain, meniscus pain and ACL rehab
Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
Rotator cuff and shoulder pain in throwing and racquet sports
Low back pain in golfers and lifters

Return to sport

We use strength comparisons between sides, hop and balance tests, and sport drills to decide when you are ready, rather than a fixed number of weeks. You leave with a plan for the first weeks back so a flare-up does not undo the work.

Injury prevention

Our injury prevention program covers strength, conditioning, mobility and movement analysis, supervised by a licensed physical therapist. It suits athletes coming back from injury and active adults who want to stay in their sport.

What the research says

Exercise-based rehab is the backbone of sports injury recovery, and structured return-to-sport testing is linked to fewer re-injuries after knee surgery. Mulligan mobilization with movement has trial support for tennis elbow and ankle sprains, and we use it where testing shows it helps you.

Frequently asked questions

What is sports physical therapy?

Physical therapy focused on athletic injuries and on returning to sport, with strength, balance and sport-specific training added to standard rehab.

Do I have to be a competitive athlete?

No. We see weekend runners, pickleball and tennis players, golfers and gym-goers as well as school and club athletes.

How soon should I start after a sports injury?

Usually within the first week or two. Early, guided movement tends to help recovery more than full rest.

Do you treat young athletes?

Yes, with programs adjusted for age and growth.

Do I need a referral?

In New York you can start physical therapy without a referral. Some insurance plans have their own rules, so call us and we will check.

Where are you located?

137 Willis Ave, Suite 100, Mineola, close to Garden City, Westbury, Carle Place and Williston Park.

We see patients from across Nassau County, Queens and western Suffolk. See the towns we serve within 20 miles of Mineola.

Written and clinically reviewed by Jacob Kurian, PT, MSPT, CMP, DPT, Certified Mulligan Practitioner, Enhanced Physical Therapy, Mineola NY. Last updated October 16, 2026.

Move Better, Feel Better

Call Enhanced Physical Therapy at (516) 833-5880 to book an evaluation with Jacob Kurian, Certified Mulligan Practitioner, at 137 Willis Ave, Suite 100, Mineola.