PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES · Rhode Island & Massachusetts

Physical therapy that gets you back to what you love

Expert, one-on-one care at Highbar Practices across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Most patients are seen within 24 to 48 hours.

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50+ Clinics

Across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Find yours

25+ Years

Serving New England communities

Seen in 24–48 hrs

No long waits to start feeling better

Most Insurance

Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts, Harvard Pilgrim, Tricare and more. Check yours

No Referral Needed

In most cases you can start physical therapy without seeing a doctor first

Where does it hurt?

Start with what brought you here. We treat the whole body, and we start by understanding how yours actually moves.

Back Pain

Knee pain

neck pain

shoulder pain

hip pain

Care for more than the everyday

Pelvic Health Pregnancy & Postpartum Vertigo & Dizziness Pediatrics Sports Injuries Concussion Care

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Why Highbar

Your therapist trained for this.

Highbar is a teaching practice. That means we train physical therapists — through residency programs, board certification, mentorship, and continuing education taught by our own clinicians. It is a real commitment, and it exists for one reason: the quality of your recovery depends on the quality of the person guiding it.

Residency-trained & board-certified

Our clinicians pursue advanced credentials in orthopedics, manual therapy, pelvic health, and more — and we run the programs that get them there.

One patient at a time

You work with your therapist, not alongside three other people and a tech. That is a deliberate choice about how care should feel.

Built by physical therapists

Highbar was founded by clinicians and is still led by them today. The people making decisions about your care have delivered it themselves.

Local roots, 25 years deep

Our teams live in the communities they serve — coaching, volunteering, and showing up at the same schools and fields as the people they treat.

Meet Our Physical Therapists

What happens at your first visit

If you have never been to physical therapy, here is exactly what to expect. No surprises.

Step One

We listen

Your therapist starts by asking what hurts, what you have already tried, and what you want to get back to — whether that is running a 10K or picking up your kid without wincing.

Step Two

We evaluate and explain

We assess how you move, identify what is actually causing the problem, and walk you through what we found in plain language. You will leave understanding your own body better than when you arrived.

Step Three

We build a plan together

You get a treatment plan built around your goals and your schedule, and you usually start treatment the same day.

The practical details

How long?

Plan for about an hour for your first visit. Follow-up visits are typically shorter.

What to wear?

Comfortable clothes you can move in. If we are treating your knee, shorts help.

What to bring?

Your insurance card, a photo ID, and any referral or imaging results if you have them.

Do I need a referral?

In most cases, no — you can book directly with us. Some insurance plans do require one, and we are happy to check for you before your visit.

What will it cost?

We accept most major insurance plans and will verify your benefits before you start, so you know what to expect. If you are paying out of pocket, we have flexible options. See accepted insurance

Still have questions?

Call us at 401-726-7100 or send us a message. A real person will answer.

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Find care close to home

You may know us by another name.

Joint Ventures Physical Therapy in Greater Boston, Peak Physical Therapy and Sports Performance on the South Shore, and Physical Therapy U across Southeastern Massachusetts and the South Coast are all Highbar Practices. Each keeps the name and the neighborhood roots it has earned.

What they share is the standard of care underneath — the same clinicians, the same training, the same commitment to getting you back to what you love. Only the sign on the door changes.

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