Excellence in Physical Therapy care, from some of Westchester’s most highly trained & experienced practitioners
Physical therapy is often portrayed as just another treatment option—a modality, to be discussed alongside rest, stretching, heat, injections or medication.
We see it differently.
Whether your goal is to get back to running, return to sport, keep up with your children or grandchildren, or simply move through your day without pain, our job is to help you get there.
That starts with understanding not just where it hurts, but why you're having trouble in the first place. From there, we combine careful assessment, hands-on treatment, education and progressive exercise to help you recover, reduce the risk of future problems and get back to doing the things that matter most to you.
Every visit is a full hour, one-to-one with an experienced physical therapist who has the time to listen, assess, explain and guide your rehabilitation.
We're proud to call the Rivertowns home, and we’re committed to becoming more than just a place to come when you're injured—we want to be a trusted resource for our community, helping people to make informed decisions about their musculoskeletal health throughout their lives.
The SportsCentric Difference
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Highly Trained & Extensively Experienced
Derek Mansfield, PT, MSPT
With nearly 30 years of clinical experience and more than 50 post-graduate continuing education courses, webinars, symposiums and masterclasses under his belt, Derek has the expertise and training to provide unique perspectives on injury management.
Derek studied PT in his native Australia, obtaining two separate physical therapy degrees, and has enjoyed an international career has spanned the USA, UK and his home country.
Between 2003-2013, Derek was the PT for the Australian Men’s Indoor Volleyball program, attending two World Championships, an Asian Junior Championships, and Asian Men’s Cup and a number of international tours to Asia, Europe, the Middle East & South America. His experience with elite volleyball, combined with his Masters of Sports Physiotherapy qualification, awarded in 2012, have led Derek to develop a special interest in the diagnosis and management of shoulder pain and injury.
Since 2017, he has been a guest lecturer in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Dominican University in Rockland County, lecturing on the assessment and management of tendon injuries and shoulder pain.
In addition to his volleyball experience, Derek has worked with elite & recreational athletes in sports as diverse as cycling, running, swimming, triathlon, rugby union, baseball, softball, tennis & basketball.
Fara Le Breton, PT, MSc.
Fara Desfor Le Breton has over 25 years of experience in orthopedic physical therapy and rehabilitation. After attending UC Santa Barbara, she received her PT degree at University of Illinois at Chicago, as well as a post-graduate specialization degree from University College London.
Fara has a background in dance and a Pilates certification in rehabilitation- based training from Polestar Pilates. She has completed numerous continuing education courses covering orthopedic and manual physical therapy, as well as postural analysis, movement re-education and the neuroscience of pain.
Fara believes strongly in a detailed analysis of postural, movement and lifestyle patterns, as well as symptoms, in order to get to the underlying cause of pain and dysfunction and educate patients on how to be proactive in the healing process.
Kristine Gneiss, DPT, OCS
Kristine combines her passion for physical therapy and rehabilitation with a love of sports and fitness. With over a decade of professional experience and a background in elite sport, she enjoys working with a wide range of clients, including weekend warriors, fitness & workout novices and competitive athletes. Her commitment & dedication to her profession are reflected the level of care she provides for all of her clients. Kristine has undertaken extensive post-professional training to increase her knowledge base and expertise level and has had the privilege of working alongside some of the best physical therapists in the NYC area.
Kristine graduated with Academic Distinction from Columbia University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, receiving the Faculty Award for Excellence in Orthopaedics. She completed her undergraduate training at the University of Delaware in the Honors Program, where she was also a four-year member of the UD Division I Women’s Varsity Volleyball Team, including serving as team captain.
Kristine is Board Certified in Orthopaedics through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She is currently a Doctor of Education student in Movement Science at Teachers College and Columbia University Medical Center, with a special interest in running research. Additionally, she is a lab adjunct course instructor for the Physical Therapy Program at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She has also recently completed a full certification through the Polestar Pilates Program.
Kristine enjoys running and staying fit through weight training and Pilates. She has participated in numerous half marathons and has completed the NYC Marathon.
A little about Australian PT Training
Australian-trained physiotherapists enjoy a stellar reputation internationally, and are highly regarded around the world for their training and skillset. Aussie physios have contributed an outsized amount to the global body of high-quality PT literature, and many best-practice approaches to injury management can trace their origins back to Australia. Some examples:
Geoff Maitland – building upon the manual therapy concepts of Scandinavian PTs Cyriax & Kaltenborn, Maitland went on to develop the Maitland Method, considered today the world’s pre-eminent manual therapy system
Carolyn Richardson & Gwen Jull – published groundbreaking research in the mid-90’s introducing the concept of core stability and how to develop train and develop core control, and then in the early ‘00’s to revolutionize the treatment of neck disorders, including whiplash & headache
Craig Purdam, Jill Cook, Ebonie Rio – responsible for much of our contemporary understanding of tendon injury, by introducing the Continuum Model, clarifying diagnosis and management based on injury stage.
Janet Carr & Roberta Shepherd – developers of the Motor Relearning Program, one of only two primary approaches worldwide to treating patients with Neurological disorders
Lorimer Moseley & David Butler – revolutionized the way we understand pain with the Biopsychosocial model and how it affects the mind and body.
Paul Hodges, Peter O’Sullivan – pioneers and researchers in the area of back, neck & pelvic pain
The Space
Located in what may be Westchester’s coolest office building, our meticulously planned and executed, custom-built office combines an upscale but comfortable, welcoming space with an open gym boasting top-of-the-line rehabilitation equipment, including Extra-Corporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) and an Alter G anti-gravity treadmill. It’s an ideal environment for patients to optimize their recovery from pain, injury or surgery.
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Testimonials
“I’ve worked with several sports centered health care professionals over the years and Derek identified things other hadn’t… Not only does he focus on addressing the problem, but he is also very much oriented in educating the athlete about the underlying cause and pathway to correcting the imbalances. The combination of science, intuition and direct experience as an athlete himself, make Derek excellent at what he does.”
- KP, Ironman Triathlete
“Derek was a fantastic physical therapist – knowledgeable, engaged and helpful. One thing that was great is that he changed my exercise program every week, making the exercises progressively more challenging. The manual therapy he did was also beneficial.”
- SS
“Derek is an exceptional practitioner who is intensely devoted to patient care and improvement. Derek possesses a deep expertise in all facets of rehab and therapy. He is capable of addressing the most vexatious and insidious of ailments and perseveres with the patient in all circumstances. I recommend him for all manner of injuries.”
- JD
“Derek was extremely knowledgeable, patient & clearly explained the rationale and intention behind each prescribed treatment & exercise. I am now painfree for the first time in 5 years. “
- SM, basketballer
“Derek’s expertise, professionalism and very obvious interest in helping me get well were tremendously impressive. Whenever I had a question, it was answered fully from a deep reservoir of knowledge. From inception, I had complete confidence in the program for recovery presented by Derek.”
- TG, tennis player
“Derek is a true professional and I always felt he was driving me in the best direction. He did so patiently and with much kindness. I went from 8 weeks of non-weight bearing crutches to regaining strength and playing basketball again!”
- AB, basketballer
“Derek helped me to avoid surgery and return to my regular exercise routine (Flywheel & also power Yoga) through soft tissue work and progressive exercise regime. Collaborative, intuitive, optimistic with appropriate levels of caution, he never left me doubting my ability to achieve my goals.”
- KA
SportsCentric Physical Therapy
145 Palisade Street, Suite 217
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
P: 914-222-0876 F: 347-713-7748
info@sportscentricpt.com
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