Success Stories

First off they were very patient with me as I had to cancel and reschedule many appointments. I am now on a set schedule. I have Rob for my PT. Fantastic. Super gentle yet intentional to working on my shoulder. Our family has gone here a few years back as well. I would definitely recommend.

Very helpful.

My daughter and I have both come here and have had wonderful experiences. We’ve worked with both Rob and John and can’t say enough great things about them. All of the staff are so nice and very accommodating. I highly recommend Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab!

Norfolk therapy did a great job at identifying my problems after my hip surgery. They changed my workout program and I have found great improvement.

Great job by Rob and John- Thank you.

Rob and John great job - great methodology and approach with great results. All staff were great. Thank you

In my experience, Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab assigned only one patient at a time to a therapist. This made my experience there great. Mike Sarnelli is my therapist, and he is the best one I have ever had.

Very friendly and the therapy went well. After completing several visits with John my lower back pain has been significantly reduced. He is not only a wonderful engaging person, he is a terrific therapist.
Thanks!

Great experience. Friendly, welcoming staff. Easy to schedule online. Mike was great - really listened and got great results!

Friendly and great staff. Also their physical therapist are knowledgeable and helpful.

Rob is great. One on One work, not a cattle herd place.

Outstanding physical therapist
John, Matt and Rob thank you for your help in my recovery with my neck/back situation and concussion see you soon

After rupturing a disc in my lower back, Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab got me back on my feet, walking and sleeping better in a matter of weeks. The process was methodical and well communicated. I’m happy to say that in four months, I am back to exercising and leading my life as I did before my injury! Great work

I had an awesome experience here. The staff is wonderful, especially John who helped me rehab my surgically repaired ankle. I highly recommend going here for any PT or sports rehab you may need.

I have been just 2 times for a torn ACL. It has been a fantastic experience thus far. I feel so much more knowledgeable about my injury, and so much more confident working toward my recovery.

I came to this PT place because I had toe joint surgery to remove bone spurs. Rob Salter was my PT person and he was professional and knowledgeable. With his help, I increased mobility in the toe joint as well as decreased my pain. He also worked with me on my balance and gait. Excellent therapist!

Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

I cannot say enough about my experience there and how wonderful everyone was. I had Mike for PT and he was great. He explained everything, knew exactly how to treat the pain and swelling in my knee, and answered any questions I had. The knee is so much better now than when I first started there. I chose this rehab because it is easy to get to and lots of parking and that was important to me, and not to mention how everyone there made me feel comfortable. I would definitely recommend this place.

Our daughter has been going to see Matt for PT since 2023. We have seen her growth and progress and couldn’t recommend him more! He’s very patient, honest and helps her improve her strength so much. We appreciate him very much.

I love Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab, Inc. in Norwood. This is the second occasion I have needed therapy and both times I have been impressed with their professionalism, knowledge and kindness. I appreciate their explanations of the exercises, and why they are effective for a particular challenge. I always recommend them to family, friends and anyone needing assistance with ability. I think the therapists and office staff are all great.

Very positive experience. Progress every day.
Mike Sarnelli pushed me with, in my limits, with a sense of humor, to produce improvement in flexibility, strength, and balance.
I have been to PT&SR, Inc. in the past for other situations.
If necessary I will go back for new problems.

A well run PT establishment and Matthew M. has been amazing so reassuring.

Norfolk Clinic for physical therapy- 5 stars!
I am so happy about my progress! I am beginning to see a significant change in my ability to climb stairs, working on increasing stability of my knees. Thrilled. I love working with Rob!

I highly recommend PT&SR in Norwood. I've seen them several times over the years, for everything from broken bones (John P.) to torn tendons to bursitis pain (Matt M.) Client managers have all been great, therapists use great techniques, give helpful advice and handouts. Place is clean, well-equipped, easy to get to, and everyone is nice! I'm very grateful my insurance covers PT with a per session co-pay I can manage. It's been well worth it.

Just began to see Matt for severe heel pain; he did a thorough evaluation that was easy to schedule and a day earlier than expected, when the office called to tell me of a cancellation. In minutes, he determined that it also involved nerves in my back, showing me a simple stretch that helped immeasurably - first time in weeks I've stood up without pain! I look forward to the rest of our sessions and hopefully eliminating this issue without more drastic (and expensive) treatments.

Excellent PT. John was amazing. He helped me recover from knee surgery. Very knowledgeable and knows his stuff. Kind, caring, courteous & addressed all my needs. Thank you! Sports Therapy and Sports Rehab of Norfolk.

Excellent. Physical Therapist was very professional and helped me reach my goals

Twice now I’ve hurt various muscles (what can I say, I’m getting old) and both times come here for rehab. Great experiences! I’m about to finish the second rehab, and get back to my usual strenuous activities. All thanks to Physical Therapy &Sports Rehab.

My experience with John and Rob was very good. They listened and helped me to decease and manage my lower back pain. The receptionist was very friendly and made appointment scheduling easy. Overall a good experience.

Front staff is great.
Physical therapists are very knowledgeable and professional. They take their time and will answer any questions you may have. Highly recommended.

I just completed my 12th PT session with Rob Salter and cannot speak highly enough of my experience! Rob took the time to thoroughly understand my concerns and goals, and crafted a personalized treatment plan that was both effective and manageable. I have seen significant improvement in my strength and mobility and am pain free with no restrictions.

I highly recommend Rob to anyone looking for a compassionate, skilled, and truly dedicated professional to help them on their path to recovery!

This was my second time at the clinic. No question where I was young after my hip replacement. Every person here is great! If I ever need PT again, I'll be back!

Great facility and staff. John is a rock star

Fantastic place to get physical therapy. I will absolutely be going back as soon as I have my surgery.

They are very friendly and are very interested in your physical recovery, which is the feeling that I received on my very first visit to the center. They are as concerned as I am to completely help heal my problem. I am very happy that I chose Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab, Inc. in Norwood, Ma. 02062. My own general practitioner felt that I would need hip surgery. Dr. Michael Kain of the Boston Medical Center told me that surgery would not be necessary, based on what he had seen and the ability to move my leg around, so I picked this Therapy Center, and discussed my condition with C.E.O. John Vacovee, he came up with the same decision, that the Dr. had, which made me feel overly excited. He did not know what Dr. Kain`s result was, until I told him. Pains in the right leg in the groin, knee, shin area, have made it very difficult to walk. A variety of therapy treatments are being setup for me, as the therapist, made a booklet available for me, a visible plan, which will help correct my condition and bring me back to my old self. By having treatment performed at the center, and also doing it on my own at home, I look forward to completing my exercise program. I will be 82 years old this year. I am submitting this report and have not been offered anything for writing this comment done. I am very excited about the plan that they have presented for me, and I look forward to a full recovery. My operation is scheduled for Dec. 11, 2024, at the Boston Medical Center, Albany Street, Boston MA with Dr. Michael Kain, the surgeon in charge. I look forward to the procedure. i am updating this report, by saying that I have had the operation and now that 33 days have passed, and I have been helped by the medical staff, that Boston Medical recommended for my additional weeks of therapy was with Pathways Healthcare. I have been released by them to continue on with my treatment at Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab. on Day St. in Norwood, MA. The Rehab location was the first place I went to for my initial treatment and their treatment was so helpful, that after the operation and the help from Pathways, I was able, after 30 days to be able to walk without a cane or walker, which is wonderful, because I am 82 yrs. old. I have been very blessed with the total help that I received from every business, that put me back on the right track.

I was very happy with my experience at Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab. Rob was very knowledgeable and he was able to fix my problem. I will certainly go back there the next time I need PT.

For the most part the place was clean, warm, friendly, with seemingly professional staff with kind and understanding workers, I felt at ease talking and following the instructions given to help improve and speed up my recovery with the focus on managing my pain.

Good work, competent.

I had an excellent experience at Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab in Norfolk. My therapist Rob was amazing. I would highly recommend.

The clinic provided excellent care during my recovery from a total knee replacement. They helped from day one and showed total concern with my recovery throughout my visits. I would rate them an A+ and plan on utilizing them in the future for my other knee.

Had a great experience here working with John and Rob rehabilitating a tendon injury and getting ready to return to sports. Really nice to work with and provided clear instruction for at home work to increase efficiency of rehabilitation!

nice knowledgeable staff

Every aspect of my experience with PT&SR in Norfolk has been positive, from my initial pre-scheduling of appointments in advance of my surgery to my visits with my PT doc, Rob Salter. I was being treated for a knee rehab after surgical arthroscopic scar tissue removal and manipulation. Rob is highly experienced, a real master of his craft. Every visit included slightly different routines or modalities, so it never got boring. He re-evaluated me as needed based on changing symptoms and modified the treatments accordingly. His knowledge shone through when I watched him coach a PT intern this fall. I loved going to every visit. All the staff there felt like family by the time my visits ended. I have recommended Rob to others and would not hesitate to return for any issues I might have in the future.

Excellent care, with patience and professionalism

Knowledgeable, compassionate, highly competent group.

The absolute best. Skilled, personable and clear in communication.

Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab has been there for me when I had spine surgery and got me back in shape which helped me tremendously!!

It was great. Very happy with Rob and PT plan.

John was super accommodating and helpful with treating my hip and knee pain. He walked me through exercises and made sure to tailor his plan to my specific needs. Great facility with experienced PT therapists who care!

Very impressed by and appreciative of the care received from Jon V and his team. Great, convenient location and office.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff

Great experience at Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab! Everyone there is professional and I felt very well taken care of. I was back to working out in a short period of time thanks to John and Rob.

I had an excellent experience with John. After injuring my right knee in a bad fall during a skiing trip, John provided exercises and treatments that helped me recover weeks earlier than expected! The other staff members were also very helpful. I highly recommend Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab in Norwood.

Mike was very thoughtful and the exam was very detailed. He explained every step.

My partner went here and liked it a lot, so I chose it as well when some hip issues came up. I have always been a gym-phobic person, lol, but I was put at my ease here at every point. Worked with John P., very competent and knowledgeable, and so kind and friendly. Easy to work with and felt comfortable to ask questions through all the sessions. Very grateful for the experience and improvement!

I had an excellent experience for physical therapy with Rob. We addressed all my concerns and worked back toward my physical fitness goals in a way that felt safe and controlled. I highly recommend coming here!

Great time and helped me get back and ready to play football. Thank you 👍

This last period of my using PT and Sports Rehab was my 4th go-around with the organization. Each period after joint surgery resulted in wonderful results. I would recommend PT and Sports Rehab wholeheartedly.

I love this place. I had a knee replacement and pt for 3 weeks with Mike. He gave me excellent exercises and within that time my mobility in my knee improved 90%. Thank you.

Quite a detailed evaluation by therapist Mike Sarnelli who I found was very good at it and seemed well versed with the intricacies of therapy. A good satisfying experience overall.

My heartfelt gratitude to Rob Salter of Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab in Norfolk. I started PT with Rob to address back and leg pain and with a goal to simply get some respite at night so I could sleep. Rob spent time talking with me about what I enjoyed doing before this pain sidelined me and tailored a plan to achieve certain goals. Within a few visits, I was experiencing incredible results that were happening exponentially each day. I was no longer wearing a back support; I was sleeping through the night and was able to resume longer walks. My goal quickly changed from sleeping to thinking about planning a hiking vacation with my husband for next
year. Rob is a true professional. He is empathetic, caring, and really listened to me to tailor the right program for me. I will be forever grateful.

They were professional and pleasant.

Very knowledgeable staff and very helpful. Definitely would go there again. Matt is awesome! Highly recommend this place!

Great Physical Therapy. I have more mobility in my arm and less pain

I have used the services at Norwood Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab on many occasions and have always been impressed with their expertise. Their PT experts are great at explaining procedures and exercises and for me knowing exactly how everything was connected gave me the knowledge to be my own advocate and to know when to push for more. After having rotator cuff surgeries on both shoulders within 5 months, I was determined to get through the pain. It was tough, but ROB and John pushed me. The office staff became my friends and I actually miss going to PT.

I have used other PT services, but NONE compare to Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab.
Hopefully I am done and no more mishaps on the horizon, but if so then I KNOW where I will go.

Thank you !!!

After my hip replacement, surgery and home care physical therapy, I have been attending sessions with Rob at physical therapy in Norfolk center.

He walked me through some exercises that we have done together to help strengthen the hip and to get me back to walking with the natural gait that I have not been able to do for several years.

I appreciate the care that the facility is providing me and look forward to my other sessions.

Rick

Rob continued to improve my hip health and begin to work on my knee, which I jeopardized by protecting my hip. Looking forward to additional physical therapy for my knee in the coming weeks.

Wonderful experience. Assessment was thorough, came up with a treatment plan and worked to get me appointments that accommodate my schedule.

My therapist was John and Mat both were wonderful to work with .Thank you so much for the support and wonderful session .

My wife and I have both been patients at Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab and highly recommend the practice. The office staff are friendly and efficient, and the therapists are skilled and knowledgeable. We looked forward to our visits both for the therapy and for the interesting chats.

The therapy I was given helped me regain the normal use of my right arm. Rob was my Physical Therapist. He was very helpful in helping me regaining the use of my right arm. He is very knowledgeable about the human anatomy and explained why and how to do the exercises correctly.

Great experience, went in with a lot of pain and finished with 0 pain. Highly recommend. Staff is great!

Great job thumbs up

I have been to PT and Sports Rehab in Norwood many times over the years and they are great to work with and always help me to feel better and have less pain. The office staff are friendly and accommodating too.

Great experience. I was amazed that physical therapy really helped my arthritic hip.

I so appreciated the special attention I was given at Norwood Physical Therapy and Rehab on resolving my knee pain from an injured meniscus. John P. patiently worked with me to gain back mobility. His years of experience proved him very knowledgeable.
I knew it was going to be hard work but I can honestly say, I looked forward to each session at PT&R Norwood. The entire staff are a pleasure! Elaine, Marie and Diane are there to greet everyone by being caring, compassionate and accommodating. If you are in need of PT and want to get it right the first time, I highly recommend you call them first!!

Excellent professional staff. Always successful therapy!