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Now that it's the end of the season, I would like to put into words my experience with Dr. Greg of Momentum Physical Therapy of New Paltz. First of all, as an athlete (runner), I am highly attentive to any slight physiological concerns (injuries) that may compromise my training. Nothing matters to me (as a professional runner) more than being healthy, and continuing training uninterruptedly. That’s why I seek out professional physical therapy; the right kind of physiotherapy that would bring balance, mobility, and improve recovery and allow those muscles to bounce back as quickly as possible.. Greg has been the only one, and he has been helping me with my calf, hamstring and lower back problems.
In my 2 years of working with Greg, I am always mesmerized by his advanced clinical knowledge and skills on the issues that I face. I never come out of Greg's office unsatisfied! Whether it's a simple knot of your fibularis longus or tensor fasciae, or serious injuries like neural tension or sciatic nerve pain, Greg always approaches them with the same manner of seriousness and diligence. He listens to your issue(s) with the same concentration as he addresses them. So for me, this is the kind of therapeutic help I need, or anyone needs. And Greg delivers that!
I remember the serious issue I had with my posterior chain and neural sensitivity, which I was convinced would take me much longer to address. After tackling these issues by myself for few days and not seeing any improvement, I shot a text to Greg for help. And I was on schedule for 2-3 sessions. Going into my third session, I noticed significant improvement with the issues I was facing. I was back into high intensity training... Just by seeing Greg for few sessions my problems came to pass. Since then Greg has been helping me to be a better athlete through his professional instructions pertaining to the types of stretches that are most beneficial, and ways of doing them.
Greg has been an excellent professional therapist, whose extraordinary demeanor deserves mentioning. The easiness and calmness with which he converses calls a praise. Whether I am out there for my gym workout or having a session with him, we always talk, and talk pretty much about anything, but much of it circled back to sports/neurophysiology, psychology and neuroscience. We both seem to be equally enthusiastic about these disciplines. I am always excited for my appointments with Greg because I know at the end every session I will come out so informed about things like biomechanics of running, conditioning techniques, etc.
Now to anyone whose exercise or training routine is compromised by unusual pain or discomfort, don't hesitate to check out Momentum Physical Therapy of New Paltz. Dr. Greg will certainly work with you and bring you back to the training you love.
-Harbert Okuti
In my 2 years of working with Greg, I am always mesmerized by his advanced clinical knowledge and skills on the issues that I face. I never come out of Greg's office unsatisfied! Whether it's a simple knot of your fibularis longus or tensor fasciae, or serious injuries like neural tension or sciatic nerve pain, Greg always approaches them with the same manner of seriousness and diligence. He listens to your issue(s) with the same concentration as he addresses them. So for me, this is the kind of therapeutic help I need, or anyone needs. And Greg delivers that!
I remember the serious issue I had with my posterior chain and neural sensitivity, which I was convinced would take me much longer to address. After tackling these issues by myself for few days and not seeing any improvement, I shot a text to Greg for help. And I was on schedule for 2-3 sessions. Going into my third session, I noticed significant improvement with the issues I was facing. I was back into high intensity training... Just by seeing Greg for few sessions my problems came to pass. Since then Greg has been helping me to be a better athlete through his professional instructions pertaining to the types of stretches that are most beneficial, and ways of doing them.
Greg has been an excellent professional therapist, whose extraordinary demeanor deserves mentioning. The easiness and calmness with which he converses calls a praise. Whether I am out there for my gym workout or having a session with him, we always talk, and talk pretty much about anything, but much of it circled back to sports/neurophysiology, psychology and neuroscience. We both seem to be equally enthusiastic about these disciplines. I am always excited for my appointments with Greg because I know at the end every session I will come out so informed about things like biomechanics of running, conditioning techniques, etc.
Now to anyone whose exercise or training routine is compromised by unusual pain or discomfort, don't hesitate to check out Momentum Physical Therapy of New Paltz. Dr. Greg will certainly work with you and bring you back to the training you love.
-Harbert Okuti
The first time I spoke to Greg was in November 2014. I had just woken up in the hospital the day after breaking my pelvis in a horseback riding accident. The hospital staff had put us in touch, and quite frankly, I had no idea what qualities to look for in a Physical Therapist, but I needed one and Greg was kind and practical over the phone, so I met him a few days later for our first appointment.
Entering his office that day, I was acutely aware of my newfound dependence on others to aid me in my most daily tasks, including getting dressed, making meals, and moving from room to room in my apartment where I was living alone. As a young woman, I was especially nervous to be alone with an adult male practitioner whose job was to watch my body movements and manipulate parts of my body to aid in my healing when I literally could not move one of my legs even 45 degrees forward or backward.
The power differential was unnerving, but upon entering Greg’s office, I was immediately put at ease. He not only was extremely knowledgeable about the appropriate treatment for my injury, but he shared that knowledge in an accessible way I understood as someone who is not trained in kinesthetic science. He gave me exercises to practice at home until our next session, and when I voiced distress about climbing the stairs to his office for future appointments, he offered to do home visits, which was extremely helpful. Greg always maintained a professional and kind relationship while teaching exercises, overseeing my performance of them, and providing consistent encouragement when I voiced a lack of confidence in my abilities.
After two months, I was up and walking (albeit slowly) again. Greg continued to oversee my recovery for the following four months, until I was back to my baseline.
About two years later, I began experiencing knee pain on the same side my pelvic fractures had been located, during and after running. I immediately contacted Greg, despite having moved almost 170 miles away. We spoke over the phone and without even seeing me in person, Greg was able to explain the most likely cause for my pain (which the doctor I saw could not), and introduced foundational exercises that would improve my lower body strength, and therefore decrease my chances of injury while running.
Coincidentally, I moved back to the Hudson Valley shortly after our phone consultation and have been meeting with Greg every few months since. I experience no residual knee pain, but continue to visit Greg to learn new strength-building exercises that I would be too embarrassed or uncomfortable to ask many fellow gym go-ers. Within the supportive and safe space Greg has cultivated in his work, my relationship to exercise has changed drastically from one of intimidation and “I can’t do that!” to one of inspiration and excitement to try new things, without fear of objectification or humiliation. I know with 100% certainty that this mindset shift would not have occurred without Greg to guide me in a way that aligned with my personal goals and lifestyle and I feel so fortunate to not only call him my Physical Therapist, but also my friend.
-Abbey Gallagher
Entering his office that day, I was acutely aware of my newfound dependence on others to aid me in my most daily tasks, including getting dressed, making meals, and moving from room to room in my apartment where I was living alone. As a young woman, I was especially nervous to be alone with an adult male practitioner whose job was to watch my body movements and manipulate parts of my body to aid in my healing when I literally could not move one of my legs even 45 degrees forward or backward.
The power differential was unnerving, but upon entering Greg’s office, I was immediately put at ease. He not only was extremely knowledgeable about the appropriate treatment for my injury, but he shared that knowledge in an accessible way I understood as someone who is not trained in kinesthetic science. He gave me exercises to practice at home until our next session, and when I voiced distress about climbing the stairs to his office for future appointments, he offered to do home visits, which was extremely helpful. Greg always maintained a professional and kind relationship while teaching exercises, overseeing my performance of them, and providing consistent encouragement when I voiced a lack of confidence in my abilities.
After two months, I was up and walking (albeit slowly) again. Greg continued to oversee my recovery for the following four months, until I was back to my baseline.
About two years later, I began experiencing knee pain on the same side my pelvic fractures had been located, during and after running. I immediately contacted Greg, despite having moved almost 170 miles away. We spoke over the phone and without even seeing me in person, Greg was able to explain the most likely cause for my pain (which the doctor I saw could not), and introduced foundational exercises that would improve my lower body strength, and therefore decrease my chances of injury while running.
Coincidentally, I moved back to the Hudson Valley shortly after our phone consultation and have been meeting with Greg every few months since. I experience no residual knee pain, but continue to visit Greg to learn new strength-building exercises that I would be too embarrassed or uncomfortable to ask many fellow gym go-ers. Within the supportive and safe space Greg has cultivated in his work, my relationship to exercise has changed drastically from one of intimidation and “I can’t do that!” to one of inspiration and excitement to try new things, without fear of objectification or humiliation. I know with 100% certainty that this mindset shift would not have occurred without Greg to guide me in a way that aligned with my personal goals and lifestyle and I feel so fortunate to not only call him my Physical Therapist, but also my friend.
-Abbey Gallagher
Dr. Greg Cecere did something for me that many people before him could not, actually fix my problem. I injured my right elbow during a baseball game in 2011, had a surgery in the same year and have had looming issues ever since. I had been to multiple doctors before Dr. Cecere but they had not addressed what seemed to be the most important problem: the nerve damage. Upon telling him about my problem he, without hesitation, said "I can fix that." Let me tell you he is a man of his word because today, I feel great. Thanks to Dr. Cecere I am the starting catcher on a winning college baseball program and can throw without pain again.
-Alex Brown, Gardiner, New York (Oswego State Baseball #6)
-Alex Brown, Gardiner, New York (Oswego State Baseball #6)
Working with Greg has been great! The attention is one-on-one and personally focused. While he does not take insurance, we spent far less out of pocket working with him than if we had gone somewhere else. I strongly recommend Greg for excellent Physical Therapy.
-David Brownstein
-David Brownstein
Dr. Greg Cecere is my secret weapon in the war on aging. Every time an injury threatens to put an end to an activity I love, I limp up to his little garret under the eaves so he can put me back together again. His tools are simple; his methods, grounded in the latest science, are nothing short of magical. He is calm, patient, and thorough in his approach to restoring function, and he restores something else as well—something even more important: hope, confidence, and faith in the body’s ability to heal.
-Lynne Nathan
-Lynne Nathan
I had pain in my right shoulder that persisted for two years. After working with Greg for a few months my shoulder was not only healed but stronger than ever. I appreciate Greg's thorough approach and the fact that he has consistently given me exercises that I could do at home. These were always presented in a very stepwise thorough manner. I knew that I was doing them right. And they helped. Greg listens well, is extremely knowledgeable and gets results. I cannot recommend a healthcare professional more highly.
-Kathy Adorney
-Kathy Adorney
I broke my ankle on march 15 in a skiing mishap. I contacted Dr. Greg Cecere from referrals I had received. He is thoughtful, takes time to know who you are and what your goals are and extremely knowledgeable. He had me back to activities within a couple weeks of weight bearing which others who I know who had sustained the same injury were not able to achieve. I have been weight bearing for about a month and a half and have noticed a marked improvement each week since I started physical therapy. I would recommend him for any sport related injury or break. The individualized service he provides is invaluable in any recovery!
-Candice Cramer
-Candice Cramer
This is how Greg helped me:
First - The correct diagnosis.
Second - He provided a recovery plan.
Third - Almost immediate relief from the pain and growing progress in my activity level.
Fourth - He didn't nickel and dime me. I came for treatment that I needed and then was sent on my way.
Fifth - Greg was very clear, knowledgeable and kind.
Greg is awesome!!
-Lisa G.
First - The correct diagnosis.
Second - He provided a recovery plan.
Third - Almost immediate relief from the pain and growing progress in my activity level.
Fourth - He didn't nickel and dime me. I came for treatment that I needed and then was sent on my way.
Fifth - Greg was very clear, knowledgeable and kind.
Greg is awesome!!
-Lisa G.
Greg helped my fourteen year old daughter twice (shoulder pain from piano and a pulled muscle from running) and each time it has been a pleasure to work with him. Greg is incredibly professional and knowledgeable and just as easily connects with teens as with adults. Greg really takes his time to get to know his patients and their concerns and issues, which then translates into focused and individualized sessions that target the problem in a systematic way. Although my daughter is athletic she does not like to stretch, however Greg was able to give her simple stretches that required a small time commitment which she could easily accomplish. After going to a few physical therapists before Greg, he will always be my first choice.
-Nicole Lane
-Nicole Lane
Hamstring/leg pain after my last half-marathon training cycle led me to seek out Greg's services. After the first visit I already noticed a difference in how my leg felt. I had two additional sessions, coupled with some take-home exercises/skills and am happy to report I am running pain free! I've built what Greg taught me into my routine and now it's just part of what I do post-run. Greg's instructions are easy to understand and replicate at home, he is great to work with, and I would absolutely refer anyone looking for a good PT his way!
-Meaghan Williams
-Meaghan Williams
I had a bicycle accident that left me with a broken collarbone, ribs, and shoulder blade. I'm not one to be able to sit still for very long and knew that I needed the most attentive and knowledgeable physical therapist I could find to get me back out there biking and running as soon as possible. I was very happy with Greg Cecere. He understood what I was going through physically as well as mentally and was able to calm my fears. I'm back out there just 6 months later with no limitations! Thank you, Greg!
-Mendy Gallo
-Mendy Gallo
Last March I received a diagnosis of frozen shoulder after an impingement precipitated by cross country skiing. It is a somewhat dreaded diagnosis because you will read and hear that there is little known about how the symptoms evolve and effective treatments. You basically need to wait two years until it resolves by itself. Moreover, no one knows how and why it resolves by itself. I went through a standard physical therapy routine and was told there was nothing more to do aside from cortisone shots. Fortunately I heard about Greg from my acupuncturist who had known a client who had not been able to hike for a long time and went to Greg and was back on the trail. Greg assured me we could cut the recovery time in half. Since I wanted to cross country ski this upcoming season I signed on. Greg is very knowledgeable and understands frozen shoulder. Because he works individually, he can give my symptoms targeted treatment. I am on course to be able to cross country ski this coming season. I hate to think of where I would be otherwise because, not only would I have a long wait ahead of me, but I would have lost a lot of strength in my upper body. Don't feel hopeless about frozen shoulder, see Greg.
-Susan Staples
-Susan Staples
In March of 2015, I slipped on ice and had 2 complete tears, and 1 partial tear of rotator cuff tendons. I had surgery, including 8 anchors to re-attach tendons. Needless to say, I was extremely uncomfortable, and worried about healing well enough to get back to my work as a painting contractor. Dr. Greg Cecere was recommended to me by a massage therapist, and I could not be more happy that she did!
Right after surgery, when in extreme pain, Greg was understanding and extremely helpful, supportive, and reassuring. His knowledge of the injury after consulting with the surgeon, and his expertise in therapy, gave me confidence that I would be able to use my right arm again soon. He worked on me for a few months, and I did his recommended stretches and exercises, and I am happy to say that I have been back to normal, working as a painter again! Dr Cecere is a thoughtful, caring, extremely knowledgeable, and personable physical therapist. I would recommend him highly to anyone!
-Robert R.
Right after surgery, when in extreme pain, Greg was understanding and extremely helpful, supportive, and reassuring. His knowledge of the injury after consulting with the surgeon, and his expertise in therapy, gave me confidence that I would be able to use my right arm again soon. He worked on me for a few months, and I did his recommended stretches and exercises, and I am happy to say that I have been back to normal, working as a painter again! Dr Cecere is a thoughtful, caring, extremely knowledgeable, and personable physical therapist. I would recommend him highly to anyone!
-Robert R.
Back in the summer of 2015 I had the misfortune of cutting the top of my foot on a piece of broken glass severing an artery and four of my extensor tendons. After receiving two surgeries, one to remove the damaged artery and the other to reattach the tendons, I was not allowed to put any weight on my foot for about a month while my injury healed. I found Momentum Physical Therapy with a quick Google search and with a little more investigating felt it would be a good fit for me as it is a few blocks away from my apartment. I showed up on my first appointment with a cane and a large boot protecting my foot, barely able to walk. After a few sessions we were able to restore the strength I had lost while being immobile, I was no longer using the boot and I was able to run and play sports again in about a month's time. Our sessions included small exercises and lots of manipulations of my foot to remove scar tissue and regain flexibility. My experience with Dr. Greg was amazing and very effective. Dr. Greg was able to devote all his energy to focusing on my foot as our sessions were one on one (very different than my experiences I have had with other physical therapy practices). I recommend Momentum Physical Therapy of New Paltz to anyone looking for a reliable and successful physical therapy experience!
-Thomas Nicholas
-Thomas Nicholas
For three years I had struggled with frequent leg and foot pain, Dr. Greg Cecere changed that. I explained to him that running and even walking was becoming a struggle for me. I saw an orthopedic specialist, podiatrist and acupuncturist but nothing seemed to help. He patiently listened to me as I described the variety of pain/numbness I felt during different activities. When I stopped he paused for a moment and said, let me try something. Within a few minutes he had targeted my problem and showed me a stretch that would help fix it. He explained the first few weeks might be sore, but within a month my pain/numbness had subsided and I was able to run a full mile for the first time in years. I am so appreciative of what Dr. Cecere was able to do for me. I highly recommend him to anyone experiencing old or new injuries. Thank you Dr. Cecere!
-Holly Schindler
-Holly Schindler
During the summer of 2010, I injured my shoulder while I was weightlifting. At first I thought it was a minor injury and would go away over time. It did get better but it never fully healed. I consulted Greg and I could tell right from the start that he was nothing but excellent in his field. Not only was he personable and attentive to my explanation of my injury, but after him asking me a few questions and demonstrating a few movements, he knew exactly what was going on. He immediately gave me a customized physical therapy plan of exercises I could do at home. The scope and depth of his theoretical and practical knowledge was truly impressive. He assured me if I took the time and did them loyally I would get better. Results were almost instantaneous. In just a few days I noticed the pain in my shoulder going away, and also my shoulder was getting stronger. After a few weeks, I was better. I write this testimonial with pleasure because it is now three years later, and my shoulder is stronger than ever. I have not had any issues or concerns in the gym, or enacting daily life activities, nor do I need to adjust my lifting to compensate for my shoulder. Thanks to the physical therapy and guidance I received from Greg, I am very active physically, pain free, and have recovered completely. I highly recommend Greg to anyone in physical pain, and looking for a full and genuine recovery.
-Brandon G.
-Brandon G.
I am now well on my way to recovery and strength. I just wanted to thank you for teaching me your 'nerve stretch' for hamstring and low back. I have done it many times, and it continues to help me greatly. It worked very well in complement with my other treatments, including acupuncture and yoga; increasing their effectiveness.
-Nate Postol
-Nate Postol
As a former physical education teacher and coach, I knew Greg as a student/athlete at New Paltz High School.
Since 2006 I have had considerable back and lower body pain associated from years of physical "abuse" (use) to my body that was accelerated because of falls on a pond while ice skating. I have undergone two surgeries but still have a considerable amount of lingering pain.
Then two months ago I saw Greg biking and asked him "what are you up to lately?"
After a series of twice a week therapies I am happy to write that 90% of that pain is now gone and I strongly believe that at the rate he is reorganizing my nerve passage ways that I'll be totally pain free within another month or two.
His knowledge of the current "trends" in nerve retraining/repair is quite impressive. The treatments he uses are producing immediate and yet lasting results. He explains to me in a very simple way why the treatments he uses are working. This information is quite refreshing and I must admit his confidence in what he does gives me great hope in eliminating all the pain that I have dealt with for over seven years.
-Kemble S. Matter
Since 2006 I have had considerable back and lower body pain associated from years of physical "abuse" (use) to my body that was accelerated because of falls on a pond while ice skating. I have undergone two surgeries but still have a considerable amount of lingering pain.
Then two months ago I saw Greg biking and asked him "what are you up to lately?"
After a series of twice a week therapies I am happy to write that 90% of that pain is now gone and I strongly believe that at the rate he is reorganizing my nerve passage ways that I'll be totally pain free within another month or two.
His knowledge of the current "trends" in nerve retraining/repair is quite impressive. The treatments he uses are producing immediate and yet lasting results. He explains to me in a very simple way why the treatments he uses are working. This information is quite refreshing and I must admit his confidence in what he does gives me great hope in eliminating all the pain that I have dealt with for over seven years.
-Kemble S. Matter
I've played soccer all my life. This past fall I strained a ligament in my knee that kept me from playing the game I love. Greg helped me get back on the pitch with regained mobility and I've never felt better.
-K. Attoh
-K. Attoh
