SportsCare Physical Therapy

What SportsCare Physical Therapy does

SportsCare Physical Therapy (legal name SportsCare Institute Inc.) is a privately held outpatient physical therapy provider founded in 1997 and headquartered at 11 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover, NJ. The company operates more than 70 clinic locations across three U.S. states — New Jersey, New York, and Florida (with a regional corporate office in Winter Park, FL) — under a direct-to-consumer model in which patients self-refer via an online/phone scheduling flow (powered by PromptEMR) with a stated 24–48 hour appointment policy and complimentary pre-visit insurance verification. Its wholly owned subsidiary, KidsCare Institute (founded 2001), delivers school-based pediatric occupational therapy and physical therapy in Hudson County, NJ schools and operates a private pediatric clinic in West New York.

The company's service platform spans core physical therapy (orthopedics, post-surgical, sports injuries, chronic conditions) plus a deep set of specialty modules: hand/occupational therapy, pediatric therapy, women's health/pelvic floor, aquatic therapy (with a heated therapeutic pool and underwater treadmill at Mountain Lakes, NJ), vestibular rehabilitation, dry needling, TMJ treatment, blood flow restriction therapy (BFRT), video gait analysis, RecoveryCare (athletic recovery room with intermittent compression), TPI-certified golf training, and a concussion program. Its clinical differentiation rests on specialized rehab equipment (AlterG anti-gravity treadmills, aquatic pools with hydrotherapy jets, Biodex concussion-test systems), a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform delivered via a partnership with Zoom, and a mobile sports-medicine van for on-site athletic event coverage. SportsCare holds official partnership and sponsorship roles with the NY Rangers (NHL) and NY Red Bulls (MLS), and a 12+ year collegiate partnership with Rollins College in Winter Park, FL.

The business model is professional-services fee-for-service: outpatient PT billed primarily to insurance with self-pay options, pay-as-you-go per-visit billing, and pricing not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated across multiple segments — general population patients of all ages, athletes (professional, collegiate, recreational), pediatric patients, telehealth users, and workers' compensation cases — with marketing driven by physician referrals, sports-team sponsorships, organic/paid digital channels (Google, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), and the company's own website (sportscare1.com). The company is founder-led, operates with no disclosed external investors or parent company, and runs 501–1,000 employees under a corporate North/South structure.

Name

SportsCare Physical Therapy

Legal name

SportsCare Institute Inc.

Website

https://sportscare1.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

SportsCare Physical Therapy (SportsCare Institute Inc.) operates 70+ outpatient physical therapy clinics across New Jersey, New York, and Florida, providing physical therapy, hand/occupational therapy, pediatric therapy, sports medicine, women's health, aquatic therapy, vestibular rehab, and telehealth to patients of all ages. Founded in 1997, founder-led and privately held.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Physical Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Medicine (HLAKALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI), Sports Rehabilitation, Return-to-Play & Performance Therapy Centers (MPAKAJAO)

Keywords

• Outpatient physical therapy
• Sports medicine services
• Pediatric rehabilitation
• Hand occupational therapy
• Vestibular rehabilitation therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

East Hanover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Physical Therapy Services: Outpatient physical therapy services billed to insurance or self-pay. Services include evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care for various conditions including orthopedics, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and chronic conditions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SportsCare Physical Therapy provides outpatient rehabilitation and physical therapy services through 70+ clinic locations across New Jersey, New York, and Florida. Its core offering is individualized physical therapy treatment plans delivered by licensed therapists for musculoskeletal conditions, orthopedic injuries, post-surgical recovery, and sports injuries, supplemented by specialty services including hand therapy, pediatric therapy, women's health, vestibular rehabilitation, sports medicine, and aquatic therapy. The company also delivers virtual physical therapy via a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform and supports on-site athletic event coverage through a mobile sports medicine unit.

Product overview

SportsCare Physical Therapy is a multi-location physical therapy provider operating over 70 clinics across New Jersey, New York, and Florida since 1997. The company offers a comprehensive rehabilitation platform combining core physical therapy services with specialized treatment modules. The core Physical Therapy service forms the foundation, addressing joint replacements, spinal injuries, arthritis, and general musculoskeletal conditions. Specialized services include Hand Therapy, Pediatric Therapy, Women's Health, Aquatic Therapy, Vestibular Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine. The company has expanded through complementary offerings including Telehealth (virtual appointments via Zoom), RecoveryCare (athletic recovery room), TPI-certified Golf Training, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Video Gait Analysis, and innovative techniques (McKenzie Method, Graston Technique, Active Release Techniques). Advanced treatments include Dry Needling, TMJ Rehabilitation, Blood Flow Restriction Therapy, and a Concussion Program. SportsCare also provides KidsCare Institute for school-based pediatric therapy services. The network serves patients from infancy through seniors, with mobile sports medicine units available for on-site event coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physical Therapy Core outpatient physical therapy for musculoskeletal conditions including joint replacements, headaches, arthritis, spinal injuries, bursitis, sports injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation; customized treatment plans delivered by licensed therapists.
• Hand & Occupational Therapy Specialized occupational therapy for hand and upper extremity conditions including fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, tendinitis, and cumulative trauma disorders.
• Pediatric Therapy Physical therapy services for infants through adolescents treating torticollis, orthopedic injuries, hip dysplasia, tone abnormalities, and developmental disabilities; delivered in clinics and via school-based contracts.
• Dry Needling Advanced treatment using fine sterile needles to target muscle trigger points for pain relief, muscle release, and faster recovery; available at select SportsCare locations.
• Women's Health Pelvic floor and women's health physical therapy addressing pelvic pain, incontinence, pregnancy-related conditions, and other musculoskeletal issues affecting women.
• Aquatic Therapy Water-based therapy using an indoor heated therapeutic pool with underwater treadmill, hydrotherapy jets, and adjustable current settings for low-impact rehabilitation.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Treatment for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and other vestibular disorders using repositioning techniques and manual therapy.
• Sports Medicine Athletic training services with mobile van for on-site event coverage, injury prevention screening, concussion testing, and personalized exercise prescriptions for athletes.
• Telehealth Virtual physical therapy appointments via HIPAA-compliant Zoom video conferencing for new and existing patients in NJ, NY, and FL; no prescription required.
• RecoveryCare Athletic Recovery Room Athletic recovery room using intermittent compression technology, massage guns, TheraCanes, stretching straps, and foam rollers for elite-level recovery; available at select NJ locations.
• Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Golf Training TPI-certified golf fitness evaluation with kinematic sequencing analysis, biomechanical video analysis, and individualized golf-specific fitness programs.
• Pediatric Occupational Therapy Pediatric occupational therapy focusing on developmental delays, sensory processing, fine/gross motor skills, handwriting, and daily living activities for children.
• Video Gait Analysis Running analysis service using video recording on treadmill with written analysis, photos, measurements, and personalized running drills and exercise recommendations.
• Innovative Therapy Techniques A menu of advanced manual therapy techniques including McKenzie Method, Graston Technique, Active Release Techniques, Kinesio Taping, Structural Integration, and Return to Sport protocols.
• TMJ Rehabilitation Temporomandibular joint disorder therapy addressing jaw muscles, TMJ issues, and cervical spine relationships through manual therapy and therapeutic exercises.
• Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFRT) Intermittent occlusion therapy using calibrated inflatable bands to restrict blood flow, enabling muscle strengthening with lighter loads during rehabilitation.
• Concussion Program Concussion evaluation and management using neuro-cognitive testing and Biodex Balance Scoring Systems for safe return to activity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Appointments available within 24-48 hours
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NY RangerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Partner and Proud Sponsor of the NY Rangers professional hockey team. SportsCare provides sports medicine services, injury prevention, and rehabilitation support for team athletes.
• NY Red BullscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Partner and Proud Sponsor of the NY Red Bulls professional soccer team. Sports medicine partnership for athlete care and performance services.
• Rollins CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic programs partnership providing sports medicine and physical therapy services to Rollins College athletes. Collaboration developed over 12+ years of service in Winter Park, FL.
• Local SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local schools for athletic training services, injury prevention, and sports medicine education.
• Mixed Martial Arts GymsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with MMA gyms to provide initial medical care and injury prevention services for martial arts athletes.
• ZoomcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership providing HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform enabling virtual physical therapy appointments and remote patient consultations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ivy Rehab Network: PE-backed outpatient PT network operating hundreds of clinics across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest with strong pediatric and orthopedic offerings. Directly comparable multi-state clinic model and specialty service portfolio.
• US Physical Therapy: Public outpatient PT operator (NYSE: USPH) with 600+ clinics across 40+ states. Closest publicly traded comp for clinic-roll-up economics, payor mix, and clinic-level revenue benchmarks.
• Spear Physical Therapy: NYC-based outpatient PT provider with multiple clinics, concierge-style service model, and sports/orthopedic specialty. Comparable in urban Northeast clinic model and specialty service positioning.
• Professional Physical Therapy: Regional outpatient PT provider concentrated in the Northeast (NY, NJ, MA, CT) with similar multi-specialty service offering including hand therapy, sports medicine, and pelvic health. Strongest direct regional competitor in SportsCare's core markets.
• ATI Physical Therapy: Large multi-state outpatient physical therapy chain with sports medicine focus and partnerships with pro/collegiate sports teams. Directly comparable in service mix (orthopedic PT, sports medicine, workers' comp) and patient acquisition model.
• Athletico Physical Therapy (Empower Brands): Large multi-state outpatient PT chain with strong sports medicine partnerships and orthopedic focus. Directly comparable service mix and patient base; now owned by Empower Brands.
• Drayer Physical Therapy Institute (Upstream Rehabilitation): Multi-state outpatient PT operator with strong sports medicine and orthopedic focus; now part of Upstream Rehabilitation. Comparable clinic model and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Kessler Rehabilitation Center (Select Medical): Large NJ-based outpatient rehab network owned by Select Medical, offering PT/OT/speech across many NJ locations. Broad incumbent with overlapping service lines and significant NJ market overlap.
• NovaCare Rehabilitation (Select Medical): Select Medical's national outpatient rehab brand operating hundreds of clinics across the US. Comparable service mix and payor mix; broader geographic scale than SportsCare.

Regional players

• HSS (Hospital for Special Surgery) Rehabilitation: NY-based world-renowned orthopedic hospital's outpatient PT division. Operates multiple PT sites in NY/NJ/CT/FL with focus on sports and orthopedic rehab; aspirational peer for clinical credibility and sports partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sportscare1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SportsCareInstitute
• Facebookfacebook.com/SportsCareInstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sportscare-institute
• Instagraminstagram.com/sportscare_institute

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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