Spine & Sport Biomechanical Rehabilitation Center

It’s difficult to put into words what Dr. Kleiman does for her clients.
A few summers ago, I severely injured my shoulder, tearing the cartilage and two of the rotator cuff muscles. I was told that although I could have surgery, the success rate would not be high and it could lead to chronic pain. Physical therapy was recommended, and after months of painful work and steroid injections, I was actually worse. I had more pain and less mobility. I had to sleep in my jeans so I could partially immobilize my arm by putting my hand in my pocket. I started to become discouraged and depressed.
Then my wife recommended I go see «this great physical therapist» who had reportedly helped a friend’s daughter recover from a knee injury without surgery despite being told by her orthopedic surgeon she would definitely require surgery. She went on to note that Dr. Kleiman was a bit more expensive and did not take several forms of insurance. As a physician, I was highly skeptical and may have rolled my eyes a bit. But those who deal with chronic pain know you will try anything, so I did.
After my first visit with Shirley Kleiman, I became more optimistic. She took a lot of time to explain what was going on with my injury and why the previous physical therapy did not work. I actually felt some relief after the first session of her «biomechanical rehabilitation.» I complied with the prescribed exercises and therapy sessions (which were rigorous) and after a couple of months, I had regained 100% of my strength, 90% of my mobility and was totally pain free — without any drugs or joint injections. Most importantly, I got my life back and had my peace of mind restored. Dr. Kleiman has a patient and advocate for life in me.
If you have had an injury, have chronic musculoskeletal pain, or have failed conventional physical therapy, I would recommend you get an evaluation at Spine & Sport.