North Haven Physical Therapy

"We Help Active Adults, Lifters, And Athletes Solve Their Pain And Get Back To The Workouts And Sports They Enjoy Without Medication, Surgery, Or Stopping The Activities They Love."

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"I am several weeks into our program and cay say my back pain has almost disappeared!"

Jay S

I have been suffering from lower back issues for many years that would impede my ability to strength train. I would go to my doctor, he would prescribe PT, and I’d be off to the local PT clinic for my eight week program. I was always told to stop certain movements or exercises because they can aggravate the issue I was having.

Then, I found Barbell Physical Therapy and Performance. My therapist helped me understand the anatomy of my injury and then constructed a detailed roadmap to recovery, which included elements of strength training and the proper movements/techniques to avoid further injury. I am several weeks into our program and can say my back pain has almost disappeared!

I would highly recommend Barbell PT and Performance to anyone looking to incorporate a combination of physical therapy with strength training.

"If you're in need of help with an injury or pain and don't want to be told to stop lifting, Barbell PT is your place!"

Steven D

I came to Barbell PT after sustaining what I thought was a serious back injury while deadlifting. Having heard of the practice through my membership at Revolution Fitness I did not waste time and contacted them a day after the injury occurred. Being a coach myself, I have some experience dealing with injury management, but this went beyond my scope and I wanted to hire a professional to help me create a progressive program that would have me not lose valuable time at the gym. I knew that Barbell PT focused on keeping lifters lifting versus saying “just don’t do x movement.” After three sessions, I’ve learned quite a few new movements to help with my back issue and with them, I’ve been able to already work back up to lifting at 95% of my max efforts. While I’m still dealing with some issues, the improvement has been really incredible and I’m extremely confident I’ll be 100% after our next three sessions. I also have been able to sleep better after a few sleepless nights post injury. I also feel like I can maintain this program after our initial sessions are done to work out the way I want with no pain in the future. This is by far one of the most valuable investments I’ve made for my health. If you’re in need of help with an injury or pain and don’t want to be told to stop lifting, Barbell PT is your place! It also is great that the team is made up of generally good people whose company I enjoy. Thanks team!

"My experience with the physical therapist at Barbell PT & Performance was AWESOME and nothing like previous PT attempts"

Maureen C

After pain from a repeat hamstring injury, I reached out to Barbell Physical Therapy & Performance because I wanted to learn strategies to avoid further injury or limitations. I was initially hesitant after working with other PTs in the past who didn’t understand lifting or help me prepare to return to my normal activities. Plus, I didn’t want to stop training and just do some stretches or the bike for several weeks. My experience with the physical therapist at Barbell PT & Performance was AWESOME and nothing like previous PT attempts. My PT knew about powerlifting, how it impacted my body and was able to help carve out a plan for meeting my overall lifting goals without pain. It is so easy to get discouraged with an injury, but my PT at Barbell PT & Performance helped keep motivation high by making short term goals where we could track the improvement and really listening to my feedback about the exercises he prescribed and my training in general. As of last week, both my deadlifts and squats are back to about 90% of my pre-injury levels and I know that I will be able to push a little harder each week. I don’t anticipate having more troubles with my hamstring, but if I get any other injuries, Barbell PT & Performance will be the first place I go.

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" I wanted to get healthy once and for all and prevent the injury from recurring "

Nick M

I am extremely satisfied with the services I’ve received at Barbell PT and Performance. I’ve been dealing with a neck strain/upper trap strain since starting CrossFit 4 years ago. It’s flared up maybe 4 or 5 times. I tried chiropractic care and various methods of self-imposed body work (percussion massage gun, EMS, foam rolling/lax ball smash), but nothing seemed to rid me of my injury completely. I decided to see Barbell PT and Performance after my most recent flare up. I wanted to get healthy once and for all and prevent the injury from recurring. My therapist at Barbell PT and Performance was able to properly diagnose my injury within our first visit and provided the first steps of my recovery plan the next day. Having a targeted recovery plan, as opposed to general exercises that may or may not be addressing the root cause of the issue, is the key to getting better quickly and staying healthy. I still have a couple more sessions with Barbell PT and Performance, but I’m already feeling much better and am back to full time training. I’ve even performed exercises that tend to cause a flare up and it’s been pain free. I recommend Barbell PT and Performance to anyone who may be dealing with an injury, new or chronic. My therapist is extremely knowledgeable and very personable. My sessions are both helpful and enjoyable. I have confidence that, with the help of Barbell PT and Performance, I will be able to resolve this injury for good.

" I hurt my back pretty bad and his program had me deadlifting again within a week "

Stephen C

Ryan is the best! He is very knowledgeable and helpful in terms of keeping you proactive while working around your injuries. I hurt my back pretty bad and his program had me deadlifting again within a week. If you’re a serious fitness person of any kind I highly recommend Ryan if you’re dealing with an injury. This has been by far my best experience working with a physical therapist.

" Since working with Dr. Ryan for the last five weeks I’ve noticed tremendous results with my knee "

Justin V

Since working with Dr. Ryan for the last five weeks I’ve noticed tremendous results with my knee. I’m a professional mma fighter and I’ve been training for 10+ years. Of course being in this sport injuries are bound to happen and about 8 weeks ago I suffered a pretty bad knee injury right after accepting a fight for 1/8/22 (last weekend). I tried to treat myself with rest, ice, heat, anti inflammatories, etc while coming up short. I was so determined to fight I was looking for help anywhere I could. I have a good friend of mine that told me about Dr. Ryan and his field of expertise. I researched him and made the call right away.

He assessed my injury and we got to work. The workout he put me through did not cause any pain while I felt my knee was getting stronger. His approach to healing is much different than just ice and rest. It’s more like an active recovery which was exactly what I needed while training for a fight.

The knee is in a much better place right now while still striving to be better. I ended up fighting last weekend and got the win by TKO (technical knock out) in the first round of the fight. Huge thanks to Dr. Ryan and Barbell Physical Therapy for helping me reach my goal and allowing me to keep pursuing my goals. Definitely check this program out if you have an injury that’s not getting any better and you are an active athlete, lifter, or just an active person overall on the day to day. Highly recommend the Barbell Doc!

Who We Help At Barbell Physical Therapy & Performance

At Barbell Physical Therapy & Performance, we understand that every single person’s pain is unique, which is why our first step is to get a deep understanding of what is happening to your body. How it is affecting your life so we can create a plan that focuses on YOU and your goals.

What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About Barbell Physical Therapy & Performance In New Haven...

- Azona

“I highly recommend Barbell PT for anyone struggling with an injury. I injured my back about 2 years ago and never really sought treatment. I did my own exercises at home and continued working out with the mindset that the pain would eventually go away. After periods of no pain and also dealing with flare ups I finally decided it was time to get some help. My therapist at Barbell PT was excellent. Very personable and very knowledgeable. He never made me feel like I wouldn’t be able to get back to working out and lifting at 100%. I truly thought I would just have to deal with my back pain forever but Barbell PT changed that. After 10 weeks of sessions I now feel better than ever and have confidence in the gym.”

- Evan G.

“For months on end, I was not able to correctly perform a barbell bench press. Every rep felt terrible and it was abundantly clear that I had some type of issue that needed addressing. Finally, after all of the frustration and lack of progress, I decided to seek some help from Barbell PT. Ryan helped me accurately diagnose the issue, as well as putting together a weekly strengthening routine to resolve it for good. Every week brought visible improvement in performance and confidence, which has led to me actually enjoying bench press training days for the first time in months, if not longer. If you are a barbell athlete with an injury, there is no better place to find a solution for it than Barbell PT!”

Get To Know Ryan VanNieuwenhuyze...

Dr. Ryan VanNieuwenhuyze received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2015. Dr. VanNieuwenhuyze has been a life-long athlete and lifter, and knew from a young age that he wanted to become a physical therapist after suffering a shoulder injury that ultimately required surgery and a long rehab process. During this process, Dr. VanNieuwenhuyze found that many physical therapists and physical therapy clinics weren’t cut out to provide the best care to lifters, athletes, and active individuals.

" I was impressed not only with their knowledge as practitioners, but also their knowledge as lifters, which is what I’ve been looking for "

Jared R

I couldn’t be happier with my experience at Barbell Physical Therapy and Performance. I’m a longtime Crossfitter who’s dealt with nagging wrist pain in some overhead movements, especially the snatch and overhead squat. After a lot of trial and error attempting to rehab this issue on my own, I gave the team at Barbell a shot. I’ve followed Ryan on social media for a while, and several athletes I work out with gave Barbell the highest recommendation. Those recommendations were absolutely correct. I was impressed not only with their knowledge as practitioners, but also their knowledge as lifters, which is what I’ve been looking for. Moreover, the team is very personable, and the facility is excellent. I received a personalized treatment plan after each session and check-ins between our sessions. For any workouts that challenged my wrist issue, I could reach out to my physical therapist for recommendations and adjustments. Moving forward, I now have the knowledge and the tools to continue strengthening my wrist. After the CrossFit Open, I plan to work more on weightlifting, and I feel so much more confident doing that after working with Barbell. Thanks so much, guys!

" After working with Ryan for a few weeks, the pain has been gone and movements like squats and cleans feel better than ever "

Andy F

Ryan has helped me see significant progress with my hip pain. I went to Ryan because the pain in my hip had become so severe that even just sitting would be painful and uncomfortable. After working with Ryan for a few weeks, the pain has been gone and movements like squats and cleans feel better than ever. I am no longer afraid to push myself and go heavier, and I owe that to him!

" I highly recommend Dr Ryan for any person who wants to get better but not have to stop lifting/exercising/doing their daily routines "

Alisha W

Having a PT who competes in the same sport as you is a LIFE SAVER! Dr Ryan is extremely knowledgeable on all things biomechanics and demands of various sports. I saw Dr Ryan for a hip injury I had right before two really big weightlifting meets. Dr Ryan never made me stop lifting and we worked through my pain and programming with my coach in order to make sure I was able to hit all the numbers I needed to. I highly recommend Dr Ryan for any person who wants to get better but not have to stop lifting/exercising/doing their daily routines.

" By the end of the program my neck and shoulders felt the best they have in years "

Tim F

I somehow injured my first rib during the summer of 2020. I pushed off any treatment until February of 2021, when it got to the point where I could not turn my neck to back out of a parking spot. My barbell coach referred me to Barbell PT, which was great because I did not know any at the time. My therapist at Barbell PT was great! Within 1 week I started to have more mobility, felt less pain and was sleeping better. By the end of the program my neck and shoulders felt the best they have in years.

I strongly recommend Barbell PT, the facility is on point, the therapists are knowledgeable, friendly, and take their work seriously, and the best part is they work around your schedule.

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