JK Physical Therapy of Albany, PLLC

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend JK Physical Therapy to anyone in need of a physical therapist in the Albany, NY area. The office environment is very relaxing and client centered. David is very thorough and provides a variety of treatment options every session. I always walk out feeling better than I did walking in, and he has provided me with a number of helpful exercises and things to do at home to manage my pain and symptoms. Overall, I have nothing but positive things to say about David and the JK Physical Therapy practice, and would highly recommend this practice to anyone!

Fantastic experience: I am so happy to have found JK Physical Therapy! My doctor prescribed physical therapy after loss of range of motion related to breast cancer surgery. I started at another clinic that felt like a physical therapy mill....treating several people at the same time. David is wonderful!! He works with me one-on-one and tailors the treatments to my condition and schedule. He is a true professional. I am so much stronger because of David. His clinic is so pleasant and he is very compassionate. I look forward to my sessions with him!!!!

Fantastic experience: I'm so happy I found David's practice! He is able to zero in on exactly what's causing pain or limited range of motion. In sessions he helps me feel better immediately, while also working on a long-term solution by re-training my movement patterns and posture. He's definitely helping me stay active despite my injury, which might otherwise have caused me to give up my more demanding sports. And in addition to being a great physical therapist, he's also prompt and organized, friendly and caring. He has my highest recommendation!

Fantastic experience: David is so extremely nice and helpful as well as a true professional! I was looking for a good PT for my lower back pain as i have been so worried about fixing what i have done to my lumbar spine. He has been absolutely wonderful and has helped me get the strength and knowledge i needed. I would recommend David to anyone looking for a PT! I well keep telling people about David! He is so encouraging and helpful!! Thank you David!

Fantastic experience: Working with David as a physical therapist has changed my life. I first began working with David about a year and a half ago. I had been suffering from acute pain for many months when I met David. The pain involved the gluteus muscle, IT band, hamstring and sciatic nerve of the affected leg. I had lost muscle tone and I had been unable to be active for a year. Following his assessment, David explained to me that he could help me relieve the pain through therapy, but that if I wanted to have a longer-term benefit and that if I wanted to save my hip, then I needed to make major changes in my posture. What a commitment David made to me! I had been walking with a whacked-out posture for decades since a knee injury in college. David and I worked together diligently for many months through 2015. By the February 2016, I was able to leave for two months of active travel abroad. I was completely pain free and walked and hiked every day. I recognized the extraordinary gift that David had given to me. During the fall of 2016, I fell back into former bad postural habits, and the pain returned, of course. Back to David I went. I have struggled to relearn. David has been with me every step of the way to encourage me and to revamp his approach when I have struggled. I recommend David to anyone who is in need of physical therapy. He is knowledgeable, talented, caring and committed to his clients. You learn so much from working with him. I wish that I had understood years ago the issues that I was creating for myself and how important it was to make changes. David took the time and he made it his mission to help me. We are working hard. I soon leave to travel again...three months this time.

Fantastic experience: David is amazing. I called for an appointment and he immediately got back to me and worked me into his schedule. His knowledge and expertise have been invaluable!

Fantastic experience: After several doctors were unable to determine the cause of my knee pain, David Kang identified the problem immediately. He developed a successful treatment plan that not only alleviated the pain but also corrected my gait. David's enthusiasm and encouragement helped me push through the hard spots and made every session enjoyable as well as productive. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: I have been to a few PTs and Dr. Kang is by far the best in the area. He is detail oriented and focuses on getting to the root of your pain/issue, which is exactly what I wanted. He’s helped me become a more efficient runner. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I've been to a few pt's and I can say that David is by far one of the most hands on, invested, and professional pt's i have been to. I was unable to sleep without shoulder pain and within a couple months, the pain is gone. Highly highly recomm end. The 1 on 1 work surpasses any other I have been to.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend JK Physical Therapy of Albany. I came after a foot injury and was impressed with the quality of level of care I received. He not only helps to strengthen where you were injured, but will also target the root of your problem. He teaches/corrects technique and form. This has greatly reduced my pain, not only in my foot but in my knees and back, as well. Everyone should go to JK!

Fantastic experience: Began physical therapy here after a bad skiing accident and surgery for my acl, mcl and meniscus. Dave takes the time to really craft every session to be specific. You won’t just be doing the same exercises week after week. He is encouraging and makes you feel your recovery matters. He explains the science of motion so that you don’t pick up bad habits. You will meet happy patients every time you walk in because everyone is getting specialized treatment. Also- he is punctual. Even if you have a busy work schedule you don’t have to worry because you will be seen on time and have a full session of therapy. Truly I cannot say enough positive things.

Fantastic experience: My sessions at JK PT with David has been the most thorough, detail oriented, intelligent and cheerful PT experience ever! I started seeing David in January specifically for a lingering back issue, in hopes to heal correctly, gain strength and get back to regular exercise. After a few weeks of very focused work on my core and glutes I felt much stronger and saw the results quickly. On top of that, David shows me correct ways to exercise in form and function; so much so that after only a few reps I can feel the difference and the burn! I highly recommend JK PT for pain relief, the expertise in movement, and for the encouraging and motivating atmosphere David provides. I even got my husband, who usually refuses to see specialists, to seek out David for help!

Fantastic experience: JK Physical Therapy is one of the best if not the best in Albany. My experience with JK Therapy: I deal with a lot of pain frequently, and I've been dealing with it for most of my life. I have experience with good, bad, and terrible Physical Therapists in my time, but David is the best one by far. He is professional and kind, and knows more about the human body than most if not all physical therapists I’ve known. His facility is: - Clean - Comfortable - Relaxing I would recommend this to anyone who is in need of excellent physical aid.

Fantastic experience: David is a very knowledgeable, skillful and professional physical therapist. I am so thrilled with the care he provides! After suffering with pain for several months, I decided to try physical therapy. After working with David for 2 months, I can truly say I feel so much better! Referrals certainly speak for themselves - David also helps my husband and has been highly recommended to us by his prior patients.

Fantastic experience: JK is the best physical therapist in this town. I was suffering from severe back pain and neck pain from my bad posture habit. I went to other physical therapist in the big hospital, but they didn't even touch my body. But he provided massage programs to reduce my back and neck pain and it works very well. After I took his session, my body is the best condition and I feel less pain. He also taught me some exercises that I can practice at home. Not just for the quality of therapy, he is also hospitable and provides feedbacks all the time. I highly recommend his therapy for the person who suffered from back and neck pain.

Fantastic experience: The best place to go for PT! David is a very knowledgeable, skillful and professional physical therapist! Out friends recommended him and I wish i could come to his office earlier. He helped me to get rid of many face, neck and shoulders pain symptoms and my constant dizziness. Love this place-convenient location and friendly environment. Would recommend it to everyone!

Fantastic experience: I started working with David in 2019 when I was recovering from an eye surgery which required me to stop exercising for few months. He has helped me to regain and build physical strength to a point where I’m back to engage in competitive sports. He has also helped me with recovering from sports related injuries like tennis elbows and relieving the headaches I get sometimes. David is very personable and at the same time is very professional with vast knowledge about human anatomy and physiology. He has become mine and my whole family’s go to person with any physical concerns. Thank you, David, for all you do!

Fantastic experience: My experience at JK Physical Therapy has been very positive. I first sought treatment for hip pain which made it difficult for me to walk without discomfort. After several therapy sessions I was walking comfortably and have continued to do so. David helped me to improve my posture which I will continue to work on, now that I have a better understanding of what I was doing incorrectly.

Fantastic experience: Best physical therapists in the area! I would highly recommend David to anyone needing physical therapy. He's honest, friendly, prompt, clean and organized. David was very skilled in his diagnosis, instruction, and treatment using various methods to relieve pain and help me regain pain free movement.

Fantastic experience: After a year of trying different physical therapists, chiropractors and self care, I was seen by David PT at JK Physical Therapy. My only regret is that I didn't start here when my SI pain initially caught my attention (it would have saved me months of intermittent pain as well as injury in my attempts at treating myself). I was looking for a PT that would give me specific home exercises to strengthen muscles that needed to be strengthened so that I wouldn't continue to reinjure myself when I attempted to do more at the gym or exercise classes. David begins with listening to your history and follows with a very thorough assessment. He tailors his treatment plan to your specific symptoms, ensures that you are doing the exercises correctly and re-evaluates at every visit, giving you his full attention during the appointment time. My symptoms have improved greatly since working with David, and I am looking forward to getting back to the gym and exercise classes safely with David's guidance. Many thanks to David for his sincere concern for his patients as well as his expertise as a physical therapist. I am so thankful to have found JK Physical Therapy.

Fantastic experience: I can’t express enough how highly I recommend David. After a hip injury that prevented me from running, I felt frustrated and defeated until I started seeing David. He listened to my entire running and injury history in order to design a unique plan for my recovery. He was patient, realistic, and always explained the purpse of any exercise he gave me. Not only did he help me get back to running without pain, but he has helped diagnose issues with my form and helped me improve it so I can avoid future injuries. I’ve been in the sport of running for a while now, and David is the first professional I’ve seen that has helped me truly diagnose these issues. I’ll say it again, I can’t recommend him enough!

Fantastic experience: I was referred to David from my mother who is an avid tennis player. I had gotten an injured back through a mountain biking incident, and I had to take care of a few other chronic issues. As soon as I got into David’s office, I felt welcomed and empowered. Being injured can make you feel helpless, and David made me feel like my issues would, of course take time, but were entirely treatable. Now, after a few months of working with him, I went from barely being able to sit at a table for more than a few minutes without my back hurting, to being able to live my life relatively normally again. Actually, I just went skiing last week to do some filmmaking, and I thought I might never be able to do that again. I highly recommend working with David!

Fantastic experience: I have spent four years jumping between the most highly recommended physical therapists in the capital region to fix a muscle condition in my legs and spine to no avail, until I found JK. In just half that time we have not only fixed my condition for the most part but also partake in muscle training for my sports like football, performing catching and agility exercises for certain sessions. His office is very clean and sanitized and constantly wiped down between clients, and he is extremely careful with his clients unless they are working out, then he always makes sure you are activating the right muscles in their body which can be painful, but the end result is always worth it. With a super cheerful attitude that never wavers, JK is hands down not only most likely the best physical therapist in all of New York, but also an outstanding person overall.

Fantastic experience: David recently helped me recover from chronic elbow tendinitis. He is very professional, knowledgeable, and his treatments and guidance really helped. The facility is convenient, clean, and well equipped. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: David is an awesome physical therapist! He has helped me tremendously with several chronic health issues. I highly recommend David for anyone who wants personalized, professional and compassionate service. He is truly a kind and caring person.

Fantastic experience: Best physical therapist in town! Dave is very knowledgeable, patient and professional. Not only am i pain free, but Dave has shown me the exercises i can do to stay that way. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: David provides outstanding physical therapy. He is extremely thorough, empathetic, and attuned to your progress. I couldn't have asked for a better physical therapist. Restoring mobility and getting pain free is one of the most important investments of your life, and I am glad that I chose David.

Fantastic experience: David's work as a physical therapist is second to none. I have visited several excellent physical therapists over the past 15 years, and David stands above the rest. During the pandemic I needed to work from home, and did my very best to stay physically active. During the winter months of 2021 my body began to atrophy in a way that it had never before. By late February it was difficult to walk, my hips, back and knees all began to limit my ability to function normally during the workday, or enjoy outdoor activities. My wife is an athlete and had been visiting David on and off for several years, with great success. When my body began to revolt in a way it never had before she recommended I make an appointment, and I called David who was able to make time for me right away. Much of the physical therapy I have had in the past was aggressive and based on exercise, reducing inflammation and range of motion. David of course includes these basics, however he is much more capable of reaching deeper and making a more fuller diagnosis. His depth of knowledge and professional acumen shines through. I highly recommend David and his practice

Fantastic experience: David has been working on the bursitis in my hip. When I first went to him I was limping and in pain. His combination of acupressure and guided exercise has eliminated the limp and the pain. He thoroughly explains what the exercises target and works with you to ensure you’re doing them properly. David is great to work with- knowledgeable, patient, resourceful. He’s the best physical therapist I’ve seen.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend JK Physical Therapy. As a retired Office Manager I must first comment on how efficently this office is run. Little to no wait time between appointments, the office is clean and all surfaces are cleaned in between every appointment. As far as the treatment I received, I was very impressed on how effective the routines used helped with my shoulder pain and the overall improvement to my range of motion. David is a true professional and provides excellent care, I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing physical therapy.

Fantastic experience: I would give David more than five stars if I could. I have struggled with daily headaches for 18 months and seen two previous physical therapists without relief. After three months with David, I have experienced dramatic improvement in both headache frequency and cervical mobility. Unlike many practices, David works with you one-on-one for the entire session. He is incredibly knowledgeable, listens carefully to your concerns, and prescribes realistic home exercises. His positive attitude is really motivating. I should also say that I have met with him during the pandemic and his careful attention to maintaining a safe space was so reassuring.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend David. I've struggled with chronic neck/shoulder pain and migraines for over 10 years. I've tried many other therapies, cortisone shots and prescription medications but always had little to no relief. Other physical therapists would show me intense excersizes ( which always made me feel worse) and then walk away to work with other patients. However David works with you one on one for the entire sesssion and always asks how I am feeling afterwards. Luckily, I found David because within a short amount of time I noticed so much improvement, I am able to sleep better and I am regaining strength.

Fantastic experience: I have made some wonderful progress at JK physical therapy. I initially came in with chronic pain and swelling in my right ankle. The pain and swelling is getting better and better every session. David has helped me understand how many of my movement patterns are incorrect and is helping me train my body to move properly. He is very patient and knowledgeable. I look forward to continuing my therapy and getting back to many activities I thought I would never do again. I highly recommend JK physical therapy.

Fantastic experience: I have been seeing David for 6 months and can honestly say he is the best! When I started I could barely move my arm and was in constant pain. He is professional,courteous, kind and he explains what and why he's doing something. I don't think you could find a better person to help you.I have been in the medical field for 40 years and would highly recommend him!

Fantastic experience: I have gained a new appreciation for physical therapy since working with Dave. He has been very patient and diligent in providing the best PT care for me. I also truly appreciate his guidance with at home exercises I was recommended so that I am able to keep making progress. Dave is very knowledgeable and it has been a great experience going to PT sessions!

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend David's physical therapy services. After visiting an orthopedist for months-long knee pain, I visited David to see if physical therapy made sense for me. I was immediately impressed by his professionalism. He broke down exactly why I was feeling pain where I was, tracked my pain over time in light of my physical/daily activities, and taught me some easy exercises which immediately helped. Each time I came in, he made sure to check how my pain had changed since our last session. After a few short weeks, David left me with a thorough understanding of my specific issues and a plan for how to continue treating my pain long-term.

Fantastic experience: JK Physical Therapy of Albany has been the best experience I have ever received regarding PT. At the end of August I developed a frozen shoulder and was in excruciating pain. A good friend recommended David Kang and after the first visit I had mobility back in my arm. He is an expert in his profession. If I had to give a rating it would be 10 plus! I have already recommended him to family and friends. I am back playing golf and doing the exercises he has taught me. Thank you David!

Fantastic experience: David is so awesome at what he does!! I originally went in with a sprained ankle and since I play tennis and I work as a dental hygienist, my right arm/elbow started having issues which he addressed right away and explained the root of the problem. He always makes sure I am comfortable and gives me some exercises to work on at home between appointments that actually help!! My ankle is fully healed and I have been able to play tennis without my ankle brace and without the need for a cortisone injection!! Every time I go, we do different exercises which is nice not doing the same things over and over. I’m so glad I found a physical therapist that listens and actually fixes what’s wrong!! Thank you so much!!

Fantastic experience: David carefully crafts a physical therapy approach that suits the client. He's professional, personable, and most of all highly knowledgeable. I have chronic pain and mobility impairment due to psoriatic arthritis. Working with David has helped to alleviate considerable pain, and improve my range of motion. I highly recommend JK Physical Therapy!

Fantastic experience: David has been the best physical therapist I have went to for my ankle injury. I sprained and or fractured my ankle 3 times. He was the first therapist, out of four others, who really help me understand why it kept happening and how to strengthen and prevent it from happening. He focused on the wholistic view of improving my balance and core strength to support my ankle. He is very personable and really cares about helping his patients get better. David is very knowledgeable and focuses on making you feel better and back to the activities you want to do. I have recommended him to my friends with injuries.

Fantastic experience: David is an excellent PT! He challenges me at every session and has helped build my strength back after sustaining a broke ankle. He is extremely knowledgable and I would highly recommend his services to anyone who needs physical therapy.

Fantastic experience: I was mis-diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome. I met multiple physical therapists and worked with them over a year. However, it didn't work since they didn't know what the real issue was. Even it got worse and I got other symptoms like sciatica on my overall right leg. I finally got to know what the issue was when David did an evaluation on me. It was the tilted pelvis, not the knees. He was the first person who could diagnose correctly and he knew exactly what I needed. He taught me really customised exercises and I had instructions to work on it at home until the following sessions each time. The knee pain that has been bothering me over a year had been hugely improved within couple of weeks. I highly recommend him. He is the best in the area!

Fantastic experience: He is a very good physical therapist. I've been to about 5-6 physical therapists in my life and David is definitely up there. He does a thorough analysis of your injury and body mechanics for your initial visit,. Then with each visit he will do various exercises with you that address your specific issues. Or, a nice message/relaxation technique for your muscles. He is a very intelligent and intuitive man when it comes to body physics. I can attest with each visit, I see results.

Fantastic experience: I went to see David for two issues, a back problem that had plagued me all my life, and a knee problem. I have been to more PT appointments than I can count over the years and NOTHING has compared to the type of treatment David offers. Truly, after a few sessions with him I was on the track to a pain free body. I keep up the exercise even when I feel good to stay strong and help rebalance my posture. I recommend David and his therapy skills highly! You must be motivated to do the homework that he gives you. Your choice becomes a lifetime of pain or a lifetime of exercises. THIS THERAPY offers a new approach and David explains it well and is very capable.

Fantastic experience: David is the best. I have been to many physical therapists (I’m in my sixties) and David is in a category by himself compared to the others. He is really knowledgeable, intelligent and analytic, and takes the time and effort to identify exactly where the problem is and to make sure that all exercises and treatments are done precisely right so that they target the exact problem. I cannot say enough good things about his abilities, but also have to that he is a really nice person.

Fantastic experience: I’ve had to use various physical therapists over the years, and David is, by far, the best. He is friendly, consistent, skilled, and above all, attentive. He doesn’t just assign you exercises, and walk away, as so many past therapists have. He corrects your form as you do them, and makes sure you’re doing them properly. Most of the benefit of the specific exercise is lost if your form is off, and he makes sure that doesn’t happen. The facility is clean, neat, and well-organized, as well as easily reached. I highly recommend JK Physical Therapy for anyone who needs PT.

Fantastic experience: I had the good fortune to stumble upon JK Physical Therapy of Albany, and I am glad I did. The owner, David, has been very patient with me. I have Cerebral Palsy, and my progress is slow because of it. When my handicap prevents me from doing an exercise, David gets me to try another. I don’t give up, and neither does David. I have made great strides towards achieving my physical therapy goals with David’s help. I am confident by the time that my physical therapy ends I will have achieved those goals. I highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: David is the best physical therapist I have ever been to. He was able to identify what the issue is and instruct on the treatment needed better than any therapist I have been to before . Unlike other therapists David takes the time to explain how to properly do exercises and what is occurring in the body to fix the issue. David is also an extremely kind and caring person and made my entire therapy experience enjoyable.

Fantastic experience: David is a highly skilled, easy to talk to physical therapist. His assessment and treatments are very thorough, addressing both short term pain management and long term healthy living practices. David utilizes a diverse approach to healing the body and I have seen tremendous results with chronic shoulder pain and tennis elbow. Scheduling appointments is easy and he always greets me with a smile and on time! The office is easy to get to and very clean and professional. I highly recommend his services.

Fantastic experience: I was bothered by occasional sciatic pain in my right leg for years. It gradually got worse to where it was affecting my sleep. My doctor recommended physical therapy. A friend recommended David at JK Physical Therapy. Years ago I had been treated by a different physical therapist, and she was not able to help my condition. After the first week with David, I noticed an improvement. I continued to see David for several months, and my sciatic pain completely went away. It has now been several months since I stopped seeing David and I continue to do the exercises that he showed me and my sciatic pain has not come back. I highly recommend David. He is extremely knowledgeable and well trained. He is also friendly and easy to work with. Albert Meyerer