iPT - Physical Therapy

Experiencia fantástica: Great experience with the team at iPT. I've had challenges with my shoulder / posture for years and Steve rapidly diagnosed the problem and set to work to fix it. Him and Fernando have made such a big difference to how I feel in a really short time. It's unfortunate that the rest of the work to get stronger is now down to me : )

Experiencia fantástica: Steve has made such a difference in my quality of life. I've been going to him for almost five years for a chronic running injury and his work has made a bigger difference than anything else I've tried, including some other PTs who can't hold a candle to this guy. He is a compassionate, educated, thorough, and creative practitioner. He always has a plan A, B, C, D, E . . . for how to treat my pain -- he leaves no stone unturned in trying to figure out how I can get running again. He's also an excellent listener and quick to respond when I tell him something is or isn't working for me -- there is no ego in his work, just a sincere concern about his patients and their needs. Beyond that, he is without exception upbeat, warm, and friendly, making each appointment a joy even as he's making me wince with deep tissue massage. I can't recommend him more highly!

Experiencia fantástica: I strongly recommend Steve Horney as a Physical Therapist. I'm a mid-40's soccer player - with the risk of all of the predictable muscular ailments that one would expect at this age. My most recent challenge has been a high groin strain. The headline is that Steve has me back on the field as strong as ever. After aggravating a previously recovered groin strain (self treated) - I determined it was time to get real help. Its universally known that this type of muscle strain can take quite a while to recover from and I have to say I was fairly discouraged before seeking help. Recommend by another PT, Steve has proved to be an excellent physical therapist. Steve assessed the injury - and planned a methodical approach to recovery through stretching and strengthening all of the related musculature (hamstrings, quads, hips, core et al) - while allowing for recovery and strengthening of the effected area. I tend to ask a lot of questions about 'how things work' - how one muscle relates to another etc. Steve explains physiology in terms that are understandable - and with a purpose. One can't deny his plan of action. After our first session - I was confident that Steve's treatment would get me back on the field - and at the appropriate pace. I was motivated to follow the plan. As we monitored my progress and adjusted my exercises, Steve continued to push me to the appropriate limit. I was back on the field last week - not too soon - not too late. It is important to note Steve is dedicated to his clients and his profession. His technical knowledge is clear - he instructs other therapists on a regular basis - and he's overall a really good guy as well. Highly recommend.

Experiencia fantástica: After three decades of sports-related wear-and-tear, including two ACL reconstructions, I was experiencing persistent knee swelling and couldn't walk up and down stairs without pain. An MRI confirmed that I'd injured my left meniscus and that I had virtually no cartilage remaining in the knee. Among the suggested treatments mentioned in the doctor's report was "knee replacement," something no one wants to see, particularly a 41-year old. So I decided to try physical therapy, and I'm glad I did. And I'm particularly glad I found Steve. He was quickly able to assess the muscular problems I had that were placing undue stress on the joint, and he designed a program of stretching and strengthening, specific to my body and tendencies, that re-taught my muscles to work together in the best way to strengthen the knee and to keep it from getting re-injured. I'm now back to full activities--including skiing and playing soccer--and the swelling is gone. If it were just for Steve's expertise and the great results I got, I'd be inexpressibly grateful, but he's also a great guy, really positive and with a great sense of humor. It was always pleasure to work with him. If you are looking for a PT, I couldn't recommend Steve more highly. (Also a shout-out to the nice people at Gotham!)

Experiencia fantástica: I worked with Steve in New York and highly recommend him as a physical therapist. A little back story: at 22 I weighed about 200lbs and started getting into fitness... I dropped about 50lbs and kept them off, finding a love for sports mostly indoor cycling and running. Having accomplished the huge feet of losing the weight, a marathon seemed like the next step.... Until, like so many people, I was injured through training. The long hours of pounding the pavement (coupled with a handful of serious but latent injuries I had acquired over the years of my weight loss and had never done anything about...) left me totally miss-aligned and suffering from metatarsal pain that made me want to cry on the way to work let alone on a jog. Steve was quick to accurately diagnose not just my metatarsal problem, but also the root imbalance and going me working to fix the problem in our fist session. After seeing him for a couple weeks, my injury was clearly on the mend. Bigger still: Continuing to do some of the exercises he showed me to stretch and strengthen in ways that were specifically right for my body.... I not only got better, but I became much more of a proficient athlete. Today, years later, I actually own a fitness business. I cycle, run, do barre, practice yoga, go on hikes. There's no injury holding me back. I could never have gotten where I did in life or in fitness without the great advice, coaching and "therapy" I received from Steve!

Experiencia fantástica: Steve is a fantastic PT and a great guy. He manages to maintain a professional standard while also providing a warm, friendly and very entertaining atmosphere. He is a funny man. Steve was very thorough in assessing my injury. He listened carefully, and genuinely seemed interested in what I had to say. He was very clear in outlining a plan for my recovery. I left after the initial session feeling like I had a clear pathway for getting better. And the treatment stuck true to this plan. I highly recommend Steve's services. You will get genuine, skilful care, in a happy and friendly environment.

Experiencia fantástica: This guy is Aces. I am a professional golfer and met Steve after knee surgery. He got me up and running quickly with some help of excersises and stretches. A year later I called out of the blue to explain a neck problem, he fixed it right away in one visit with a deep massage on my neck. He knows what is going on and how to attack small and large issues. I would highly recommend him.

Experiencia fantástica: I’ve been seeing Karl and can’t recommend him highly enough. I hadn’t done physical therapy in a decade and was worried it would just be massage and stretching. This couldn’t be farther from the truth with IPT. Karl is really focused on seeing measurable progress in mobility and pain (even within one session) and gives me so many exercises and options to do when I’m home that I really feel like I’m now in control of my lower back pain. I’m never nervous or embarrassed when trying new exercises because I know he’ll have just the right cues that I’ll have it before we’re done. Their goal is keeping you active and finding ways to not let your pain limit your lifestyle which I really appreciate. Side note - their billing department does all the work with insurance which I had never seen with another provider. Major plus not having to deal with paperwork.

Experiencia fantástica: I have been seeing Stephen for the past 5 months and he has been very helpful in relieving my back pain and strain. He really focuses on stretching and building up your strength and core. Initially, I imagined a really relaxing therapeutic massage, but it was more like a brutal and serious workout session. At the end, it all works out fine and I would definitely come back to him.

Experiencia fantástica: One of the smartest and most compassionate physical therapists I know.

Experiencia fantástica: I came to Karl at IPT after a couple very unhappy, post-surgery months of physical therapy, in which I felt I was making no progress and not getting the attention necessary to make a successful recovery. This initial experience was a real psychological struggle me, and I had begun to believe my leg and knee would never be the same. Upon my first visit with Karl, I discovered the vast difference that skill, experience, and dedication make in the recovery process. At this point, I was experiencing many levels of pain associated with certain movements... by the end of my first session, Karl had isolated some of these sensations and completely alleviated them. It has only been upward progress since then... I couldn’t be more confident in the ability of my body and the necessity of focused and continued physical therapy. Thank you Karl!

Experiencia fantástica: I tore my ACL and Meniscus and required surgery. I worked with Steve and Fernando pre and post op and they were amazing! They helped me get back my strength, range of motion, and confidence in my abilities. They are helpful, supportive, and extremely knowledgeable. I definitely recommend working with them.

Experiencia fantástica: I starting seeing Karl at IPT (inside Gotham Gym) after a couple months of nagging hamstring pain. He listened to me closely and was extremely thorough. I have never worked with a Physical Therapist, Personal Trainer, or Health Professional of any type before that understands strength training and physical movement the way Karl does. He has provided me with the knowledge I need to understand what is wrong with my hamstring and what happened to cause the pain, making me feel confident that I can prevent future injury. Karl will work with you 1:1 for an entire hour, challenging you to develop the strength needed to reach your goals. He is a genuinely kind and caring person, but he will not let you get away with poor technique....so just be prepared for him to call you out if you cheat or miss a repetition! Having the full hour with Karl is a game changer so even though IPT is considered an out of network provider, it has been well worth it for me. It's also not as big of a deal as I thought for them to be considered out of network. They have a billing department that takes care of your insurance for you and makes it simple to understand what you will owe, which might actually be less than with some in network providers. I highly recommend the experts at IPT to help you heal from any type of injury. I look forward to every session I have with Karl because I laugh while I am there and feel stronger after each visit.

Experiencia fantástica: Karl is helping me tremendously with various issues with both hip and shoulder, it’s because of my regular visits to IPT NYC that I’ve been able to address these issues while still maintaining a workout routine and active life style .The whole team there is great and offer great comprehensive care.

Experiencia fantástica: I've seen Fernando and Stephen and they have helped me with low back issues. Very thorough. Best PT I've been to in NYC.

Experiencia fantástica: Knowledgeable and caring therapists in a great environment.

Experiencia fantástica: These guys saved my life...literally. My left leg had been sore and swollen for a few weeks. I had stretched, exercised, and massaged it but nothing worked. I went to see Stephen and Karl. They asked all the right questions including how often I travel. I travel frequently to Asia, Latin America and Europe for work. They knew exactly what it was, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and that I had been doing all the wrong things. They arranged for me to get an ultrasound done immediately, This confirmed 3 clots in my left leg and I was in the ER that night. Had it not been for these guys I could have had pulmonary embolism and been out of here. They really know their stuff. Highly recommended.

Experiencia fantástica: Such a great team at iPT. Very easy to book via Mind/Body app. Karl is fantastic. Helped speed up my recovery of my sprained ankle. He provided helpful exercises to do on my own. Friendly and great location at Gotham Gym in West Village. Highly recommend.

Experiencia fantástica: I stared going to iPT almost two months ago after having severe cervical spine pain, limited range of motion in my neck and numbness going down my arm. Ice, heat and Advil weren't working. It was really frustrating because I was in constant pain. I've been working with Karl on releasing the surrounding muscles with massage therapy and strengthening my shoulder girdle and back muscles. Karl has helped me regain the range of motion in my neck, I have no pain now and no numbness. If you need a physical therapist, go to him. Plus, he's funny. And everyone at iPT is friendly :) Great place with great physical therapists who truly care for their clients.

Experiencia fantástica: Karl Eichenfeldt is a magnificent Physical Therapist. He is someone I highly recommended, along with the rest of the IPT crew. Their energy and positive vibes make you feel more relaxed and at ease. But thank you Karl E.

Experiencia fantástica: Stephan Horney helped me to improve my life, I was with a lot of pain. With his treatment and his guidance, my pain has reduced drastically and eventually was able to go back to my normal life. In addition to that, my core got strengthened and I now feel a lot more positive too. He has lot of experience and a lot of greatness and I highly recommend him as PT. (Review by Vered)

Experiencia fantástica: iPT is the gold standard in Physical Therapy. Top notch personalize PT programs crafted to meet clients needs from a great group of professional therapists. Over the years, Steve has nursed be back from many an injury. Would not go anyplace else.

Experiencia fantástica: These guys are magicians...and have restored me to fighting form on more than one occasion. I am thankful they have been able to rehab various injuries of mine while educating me on how to prevent further ones. I have found they are more attentive then some of the other places i have been to. And very up to speed on the latest technology in sports medicine...theragun, rock tape, guasha...

Experiencia fantástica: After a back injury, I had to give up most physical activity. After 6 weeks working with Steve Horney and Karl Eichenfeldt I feel like a new person and am well on my way to resuming the activities I love. Their methods are different than any PT I have done before. Great people and good vibes at Gotham!

Experiencia fantástica: For the past couple of years, I've been working with Steve and Fernando of iPT, beginning several months before I had back surgery, in an effort to have a quick recovery. Thanks to them, I did, gaining strength and flexibility in my hamstrings and my core. Since then, we've done more work, mainly on my neck and upper back, and they've helped me to correct other issues such as my posture and sleep position. Over time, I've watch iPT grow, and Steve, Fernando, and Karl are all incredibly knowledgable and helpful, and I highly reccomend them to anyone looking to feel better.

Experiencia fantástica: My experience with these guys has been top notch. First, they are really on the ball in terms of the administrative aspect of what they do. I've made all my appointments online or through my phone, completed all my initial paperwork on online, and have been able to stay in touch with all the therapists either by email or text. In fact I don't think I've had to call this place once. They also have gone to great lengths to handle everything with my insurance, including submitting claims, documentation, etc to my insurance provider even though I am out-of-network. I work mostly with Fernando, who has been helping me recover from a recent surgery to repair a ruptured distal bicep tendon. He's been a great therapist who's also given me great advice about how to modify and resume my gym routine post-surgery. I always leave my appointments with him feeling incrementally better than I did before and my recovery has been progressing outstandingly overall. I've also worked with Karl and Steve a bit. Everyone here has been really accessible and happy to offer advice or help. I have some issues with knee pain that sometimes worsens when I do a lot of heavy squats at the gym. After mentioning it to these guys, Karl worked with me to diagnose the source of this pain, and Fernando and Steve immediately began incorporating additional work into my sessions to resolve it. Since then I've been knee-pain free while continuing to do my heavy squats.

Experiencia fantástica: Steve has resolved my chronic back pain problem, which is worth repeating. Steve has resolved my chronic back pain problem! I am an active person and the thought of having my time at the gym reduced or having my recreational activities hindered due to back pain was not an option. I have seen several other physical therapists in the past with no signs of improvement and had given-up on PT. That was until I met Steve at my gym, where Steve was providing evaluations. I was so impressed with Steve’s knowledge, which included a quick understanding an appreciation of my exact back problem, I reached out to him via email that afternoon and made an appointment. More importantly, Steve took the time to listen to me an answer all of my questions. Steve is also incredibly generous with his knowledge and has worked very closely with my personal trainer to develop an exercise routine tailored just for me. This is what ultimately cured me. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that Steve also happens to be a great guy. He’s fun to hangout with and I feel like I’ve known him for years. Perhaps that’s the reason why I recently injured my knee. It must have been a Freudian thing in order to postpone my graduation from iPT. My new malady is improving under Steve’s guidance – aka: “Steve Horney’s Helping Hands”. In addition, Steve believes strongly in the value of increasing his knowledge. He remains up-to-date with current trends and prevailing breakthroughs by continuing his education regularly not only within his practice field, but beyond. Finally, Steve and Matt have exceeded my expectations by working directly with my insurance company, a time consuming task to say the least. They have resolved an issue concerning my reimbursements and I can’t thank them enough.

Experiencia fantástica: I am your typical over scheduled New Yorker. I have participated in two Marathons, run half’s and 10Ks for fun, but mostly running is my therapy that I do every morning. I injured my hamstring a few years ago and have since always been nervous it would slow my training or disrupt my routine, which happened earlier this past winter. My previous trainer, who was a former professional Hockey Player, I thought was the best until I met and worked with Steve. Steve is through, thoughtful and has hands of an angel! I have gone through the typical circuit of apply the stimulator to the affected area, heat, stretches, ultrasound and then massage for weeks with my previous therapist- slowing my recovery and resting for several weeks. With Steve, his hands on manipulation, education and treatment plan made me stronger then I was before and healed me quicker! He is dedicated, very professional and honest about the severity of your injury and recovery. Steve is so knowledgeable, personable and motivated to get you back up and stronger than before. I would follow him anywhere. Dont make the mistake of slowing your recovery- go to Steve.

Experiencia fantástica: I've been working with both Steve and, more recently, Fernando to help me with a problematic broken ankle. Both guys have been great. Steve's other reviews here speak for themselves so I will rather focus on my treatment with Fernando. In short, I'm very impressed. It was clear that there had been a solid handover between Steve and Fernando. He quickly understood my issue and the work we'd already undertaken, and then presented a clear direction of how we were going to move forward. Fernando is personable and swiftly made me feel comfortable...but not so comfortable that the therapy was easy! He certainly made me work for it and knew just how far to push me. I appreciated his approach and definitely felt like I was in the hands of a professional. My treatment with both Steve and Fernando has been flexible to my routine, accommodating to change, personal, responsive, professional, tough going and, above all, enjoyable. Highly recommended.