Knee Pain Physical Therapy in Long Island City

60-minute, one-on-one physical therapy for knee pain, meniscus and ligament injuries with Ariel Osharenko, PT, at the On Point clinic at 44-01 21st Street, Suite 203 (between Queens Plaza and Court Square), or in your home anywhere in NYC. Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM. (347) 871-6814.

Knee problems I treat

Runner’s knee (pain around the kneecap) and jumper’s knee (patellar tendon pain).
Meniscus tears, with or without surgery.
ACL and other ligament injuries. ACL has its own page: ACL rehab in NYC.
IT band pain on the outside of the knee.
Knee osteoarthritis.
Knee pain from squatting, lunging or jumping.
Rehab after knee surgery: see post-surgery physical therapy.

How I treat knee pain

Find the cause. A full assessment of the knee, hip and ankle, how you move, and what you do in a typical week.
Settle it down. Change the activities that flare it for now, and use hands-on care or dry needling when it helps.
Load it the right way. Progressive strength for the quads, hamstrings, hips and calves; tendon-loading programs for tendon pain.
Get back to your sport. A step-by-step return to running, jumping or lifting, with clear tests before each step.

I use passive treatments sparingly; for example, the evidence on ultrasound for knee injuries is weak, so active rehab does most of the work.

When to see a doctor first

Your knee is locked and won’t straighten.
You can’t put weight on it after an injury.
The knee is hot, red and swollen, or you have a fever.
Your calf is painful and swollen, especially after surgery or a long trip (possible blood clot): seek care the same day.

What happens at your first visit

Sixty minutes, one-on-one: history, movement and strength testing, a clear explanation of what’s going on, and treatment the same day. You leave with a home program.

Who this isn’t for

If you need an in-network clinic, I’m out-of-network.
If any of the warning signs above apply, see a doctor first.

Insurance and cost

On Point Physical Therapy is an out-of-network, private-pay practice. However, as a courtesy to our patients, we offer direct insurance billing. Our billing specialist will submit claims on your behalf to your insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement, subject to the benefits and coverage of your individual plan.

No referral needed to start. New York’s Direct Access law lets you see a licensed physical therapist without a prescription for up to 10 visits or 30 days, whichever comes first.

Long Island City clinic or your home

44-01 21st Street, Suite 203, Long Island City, NY 11101
Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

G train: 21st Street station, about a 3-minute walk.
7 / E / M / G: Court Square, about 8 minutes.
E / M / R: Queens Plaza, about 9 minutes.
7 / N / W: Queensboro Plaza, about 10 minutes.

Prefer not to travel? I bring the treatment table and equipment to you: in-home physical therapy across Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn, with the same 60-minute, one-on-one session.

Meet Ariel Osharenko, PT

Licensed Physical Therapist in New York and New Jersey, and the founder of On Point. Before opening the clinic I coached athletes on the strength-and-conditioning side, so I take you past “pain-free” and back to what you actually want to do.

NSCA CSCS*D and USA Weightlifting Level 2 Coach.
Former Strength & Conditioning Coach, NYU Athletics and Georgetown University; President and Club Coach, Chelsea Piers Weightlifting Club.
Certified in dry needling (Myopain), blood flow restriction training and FMS Levels 1 and 2.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need surgery for a meniscus tear? That’s your surgeon’s call, but many meniscus tears, especially wear-related ones, do well with exercise-based rehab. If you do have surgery, I’ll get you ready before and back to activity after.

Can I keep running with knee pain? Often yes, with changes. We adjust distance, pace and terrain while we build strength, rather than stopping completely. See runner’s knee and jumper’s knee.

Is knee pain when I squat normal? It’s common, but it’s not something you have to put up with. We look at your squat, your strength and your training load, and change what’s irritating the knee.

Should I wear a knee brace? Sometimes, for a short time or for a specific sport. A brace doesn’t replace strength. I’ll tell you if one makes sense for you.

How do you measure progress? With numbers: strength compared side to side, plus hop tests and the Y-balance test when you’re ready, and force plates at the clinic.

Book a 60-minute evaluation: call or text (347) 871-6814, email [email protected], or book online.