STAR Physical Therapy

STAR Physical Therapy The STAR Physical Therapy practice has been serving the Greater Rochester community since 1982. We a

At STAR, our mission is to provide optimal management for musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. We strive to offer high quality, comprehensive, patient-centered care in a friendly atmosphere. We partner with patients to facilitate healing and restore function, helping them to help themselves move forward in life. Our philosophy on patient care is based upon an active approach to the rehabilitat

ion of orthopedic conditions. We provide one-on-one care and maintain that our patients work with the same therapist at each session.

Waiting doesn’t have to be wasted time. Stand tall, lift your heels, and slowly lower them again ten times while the wat...
04/30/2026

Waiting doesn’t have to be wasted time. Stand tall, lift your heels, and slowly lower them again ten times while the water boils or leftovers warm. It’s a quick, simple move that wakes up your body and adds energy to ordinary moments. You’ll finish your tea or meal with a little more spring in your step (literally). It’s the tiniest reminder that movement doesn’t need a gym, it just needs a moment.

Whether it is a minor injury or a serious one, our goal is always to help you get back to your normal movement. Get star...
04/28/2026

Whether it is a minor injury or a serious one, our goal is always to help you get back to your normal movement. Get started on your path to recovery today!
📞585-425-1018

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗔 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝗢𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵 Rewatching something funny hits differently. Yo...
04/24/2026

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗔 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝗢𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵
Rewatching something funny hits differently. You know the punchline, but it still works. That familiar laugh is comfort, not a surprise. It’s like meeting up with an old friend who always knows how to lighten the mood. Let yourself laugh out loud. That’s your nervous system taking a well-earned break.

Falling, especially as we age, or if we're dealing with other health conditions, is a common cause of injury. The good n...
04/24/2026

Falling, especially as we age, or if we're dealing with other health conditions, is a common cause of injury. The good news is, that there's plenty you can do to help reduce your chances of falling, including working on your balance.

Luckily, you don't need to join the circus and start tight-rope walking! Just visit us online at www.star-physicaltherapy.com or arrange an appointment to see how we can help you improve your balance and reduce the chance of falls.

'Mother Earth' is a common expression for planet earth in a number of countries and cultures, reflecting the interdepend...
04/22/2026

'Mother Earth' is a common expression for planet earth in a number of countries and cultures, reflecting the interdependence between human beings, other living species, and the planet we all live on.🌍🌍🌍

"The earth is what we all have in common.” – Wendell Berry

How will you be marking Mother Earth Day?💚💚

Spring has sprung in Rochester! Go outside without headphones or your phone. Walk for 10 minutes and see what’s around y...
04/20/2026

Spring has sprung in Rochester! Go outside without headphones or your phone. Walk for 10 minutes and see what’s around you. The cloud shapes, flowers, cracks in the pavement that look like maps. It’s a reset disguised as exercise. Let your senses lead instead of your thoughts. You’ll return with a lighter heart and a quieter mind.

The right PT makes all the difference! Schedule an appointment with Sam or one of our other skilled and experienced ther...
04/14/2026

The right PT makes all the difference! Schedule an appointment with Sam or one of our other skilled and experienced therapists today!
📞585-425-1018

‼️Upper Body Strength Training for Pickleball‼️Exercise #5: Eccentric Wrist Extensor Curls 1. Sit with forearm resting...
04/10/2026

‼️Upper Body Strength Training for Pickleball‼️
Exercise #5: Eccentric Wrist Extensor Curls
1. Sit with forearm resting on thigh, palm facing down, light weight
2. Use opposite hand to assist wrist into full extension (UP)
3. Release opposite hand — slowly lower weight over 3–5 seconds
4. The slow lowering (eccentric phase) is the key therapeutic element
5. Begin very light (0.5–1 lb); increase only when pain-free at 15 reps
Sets: 2–3 | Reps: 10–15 | Rest: 60 sec | Frequency: 3x/week

Check back next month following our second session at Fairport Pickleball where we focus on lower body injuries and prevention!

‼️Upper Body Strength Training for Pickleball‼️Exercise # 4: Serratus Anterior Punches 1. Lie supine or stand facing w...
04/09/2026

‼️Upper Body Strength Training for Pickleball‼️
Exercise # 4: Serratus Anterior Punches
1. Lie supine or stand facing wall, light dumbbell or band in hand
2. Extend arm to ceiling / forward at 90°, elbow straight
3. "Punch" arm further forward by protracting the shoulder blade
4. Hold protraction 2 seconds, slowly retract back — controlled
5. Do NOT let elbow bend or shoulder shrug upward
Sets: 2–3 | Reps: 10–15 | Rest: 60 sec | Frequency: 3x/week

‼️Upper Body Strength Training for Pickleball‼️Excersie #3: Theraband Shoulder Diagonals1. D2 Flexion: Start at hip op...
04/08/2026

‼️Upper Body Strength Training for Pickleball‼️
Excersie #3: Theraband Shoulder Diagonals
1. D2 Flexion: Start at hip opposite side, band in hand, palm down
2. Sweep arm diagonally up/across to overhead on same side
3. Externally rotate as you elevate — finish palm facing back
4. Reverse motion (D2 Extension) for the return stroke simulation
5. Perform D1 pattern as well: across body → out to side → overhead
Sets: 2–3 | Reps: 10–15 | Rest: 60 sec | Frequency: 3x/week

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790 Ayrault Road
Fairport, NY
14450

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Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

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