Expert Hip Pain Physical Therapy in South Windsor, CT
Don't let hip pain sideline your training. Get 1-on-1 treatment with a Doctor of Physical Therapy in a fully equipped gym—not a clinic. We help athletes recover faster and return stronger.
Hip Pain That Generic PT Can't Fix
You're active, you're motivated—but traditional physical therapy isn't built for athletes like you.
- Stuck in Cookie-Cutter Treatment Plans
Shared appointments, minimal time with your therapist, and generic exercises that don't address your sport-specific needs or performance goals.
- Slow Recovery Keeping You Sidelined
Weeks of treatment with little progress. Your hip pain persists, your training suffers, and you're missing the activities that make life worth living.
- Rehab That Doesn't Understand Athletes
Therabands and basic stretches won't get you back to CrossFit, running, or weightlifting. You need providers who speak your language and train like you do.
Performance-Driven Hip Pain Treatment
At The Athlete's Physical Therapist, we don't just fix your hip pain—we make sure it doesn't come back. Our Doctors of Physical Therapy provide expert care in a 5,500 sq ft performance facility with the tools you actually need to get stronger.
- Full 60-minute one-on-one sessions with a DPT—no shared appointments ever
- Treatment in a real gym with dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells—not therabands
- Customized app with your exercise program, video demos, and direct messaging with your provider
“I've been working with Julianna for several weeks due to hip and shoulder pain. Her 1-on-1 approach is a welcome change from cookie cutter PT where time spent with a physical therapist is often minimal. She did an extensive evaluation to create a treatment plan that was just what I needed. I feel stronger and more confident after every visit with Julianna at The APT!”
Susan Salvo
Your Path From Hip Pain to Peak Performance
- 1Comprehensive 1:1 Evaluation
Your Doctor of Physical Therapy spends a full 60 minutes assessing your hip, movement patterns, training history, and athletic goals to identify the root cause of your pain.
- 2Customized Treatment Plan
Receive hands-on manual therapy, dry needling, and progressive strength training tailored to your sport. Your personalized program lives in our app with video demos and direct provider messaging.
- 3Return Stronger Than Before
We don't just eliminate your hip pain—we build resilience through evidence-based progressive overload so you return to CrossFit, running, or your sport with confidence and strength.
Hip Pain & Athletic Injuries We Treat
Our Doctors of Physical Therapy specialize in treating active adults and athletes dealing with hip pain and sports injuries. Whether you're a CrossFit athlete, runner, weightlifter, or simply an active adult—we've seen it and we know how to fix it.
- Hip flexor strains, labral tears, and hip impingement
- Running-related hip pain, IT band syndrome, and gait dysfunction
- CrossFit and weightlifting injuries including hip mobility limitations
- Post-surgical hip rehabilitation and chronic hip instability
- Piriformis syndrome and sciatic nerve pain
- Greater trochanteric bursitis and hip tendinopathy
Trusted by 166+ Athletes in South Windsor
5.0-star rating on Google—real results from real athletes
“Julianna is an expert at what she does as well as a wealth of knowledge. After 4 years of dealing with ankle pain, Julianna quickly diagnosed and treated the issue—in just a few visits. Then she moved on to my neck and back. I'm extremely needle-averse but, when she convinced me to try dry needling, it was amazing the relief it offered. She followed up with rehabilitating exercises and an abundance of education around what was likely causing my issues so I could become more aware of my movements. I would recommend her to anyone!”
“I wanted to consolidate my strong endorsement for ‘The Athletes Physical Therapist & Performance’ (TAPT&P), specifically Genevieve. My recovery from the significant shoulder injury in 2025 was a game-changer, utterly transforming my view of physical therapy. My past experiences with PT were often impersonal, failing to acknowledge my unique needs or athletic aspirations. Genevieve at TAPT&P completely flipped that narrative. Her meticulous, holistic approach focused entirely on me, crafting a rehabilitation plan that resonated with my active lifestyle.”
“I wish I had found The Athlete's Physical Therapist sooner. My recovery from a knee injury was going very slowly with traditional PT. Even after my first visit with Jules, I was feeling more confident to get back into cycling and running. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for real results.”
Meet Your Doctors of Physical Therapy
Athletes treating athletes—because we train like you do.
Genevieve Gyulavary, PT, DPT
Owner & Founder
Certified Integrative Dry Needling Practitioner, CrossFit Level 2, USAW Level 1. Former endurance athlete with a decade of CrossFit experience and owner of Timberhead CrossFit. Specializes in Olympic weightlifting, barbell cycling, and athletic performance.
Krista Clarke, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Staff Physical Therapist
Orthopedic Certified Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Integrative Dry Needling Practitioner, POSE Running Instructor. Former Army physical therapist specializing in injury prevention, running mechanics, and holistic wellness.
Julianna Lusk, PT, DPT
Staff Physical Therapist
Certified Dry Needling Practitioner. Former competitive allstar cheerleader with expertise in tumbling sports, CrossFit, and athletic performance. Passionate about helping athletes return to training stronger than before.
Elise Jackson Dendievel, PT, DPT, CSCS
Staff Physical Therapist
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Level 1 Integrative Dry Needle Trained, RRCA Running Coach Certified. Specialized experience in gait analysis and rehabbing injured runners with a 2:49 marathon PR.
Visit Us in South Windsor
Located adjacent to Timberhead CrossFit in a 5,500 sq ft performance facility. We're easy to find near Evergreen Walk and just minutes from South Windsor Town Center. Just 6 minutes from South Windsor Town Center via CT-194, US-5, and John Fitch Blvd.
Conveniently located near Evergreen Walk shopping center (1.8 miles south) and adjacent to Timberhead CrossFit along the Route 5 commercial corridor.
Your Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about getting started with hip pain physical therapy in South Windsor, CT.
- Do you accept insurance for hip pain physical therapy?
- We operate as an out-of-network provider, which means insurance companies never dictate your plan of care. We can provide superbills for potential reimbursement from your insurance. This model allows us to offer full 60-minute one-on-one sessions and customize treatment to your athletic goals without restrictions.
- How long are physical therapy appointments?
- Every session is a full 60 minutes one-on-one with your Doctor of Physical Therapy. Unlike traditional PT clinics where you might share your therapist's time, you receive undivided attention for the entire hour. This means you'll likely need half the visits or less compared to in-network clinics.
- Is dry needling safe for treating hip pain?
- Absolutely. All of our Doctors of Physical Therapy are certified dry needling practitioners. Dry needling is an evidence-based technique that targets trigger points, relieves muscle tightness, and improves movement dysfunction. Many of our athletes report significant relief from hip pain after incorporating dry needling into their treatment plan.