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Every client receives a personalized evaluation and a plan built around evidence-based rehabilitation

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What clients are saying

Sylvia posing on a snowy mountain in full skiing gear, standing confidently after physical therapy and training with Dr. Zach Kaplan.
Sylvia L.
As a 40 year old woman that runs and operates a busy tree service, my job is very physical. Having had pre existing disc/lower back issues and with the job requirements, Zach has helped me train and workout to where I feel stronger now than I ever have. The beauty of his services is that he has in-depth knowledge of physical therapy, and he has a great way with personal training, making him an all around "body mechanic" that can help you fix problems as well as check & correct your form so that you don't injure yourself. Read more...
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Nisa L.
Appts with Dr Zach will be the favorite ones you see on your calendar! Thanks to regularly working with him, I’m able to keep up my workouts in the gym without pain and without losing range of motion from old injuries. He doesn’t just treat, he listens and teaches. He’s even helped me to stay comfortable through pregnancy. I cannot recommend him enough.
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Michaela T.
Zach is an expert in his field. I injured my lower back deadlifting and couldn’t even walk for a few days without severe pain. After just a few months of working with Zach, I’m now completely pain-free. He didn’t just help me heal—he gave me the knowledge and tools to return to lifting safely and prevent future injuries. Read more...
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Kipp S.
I initially sought Zach out to assist me in recovering from a debilitating illness that had left me unable to walk. Once through my recovery I kept seeing him to aid me with physical therapy geared towards my occupation in preventing and recovering from injuries. As a surgeon I often need to be in awkward or uncomfortable physical positions for long periods of time to operate. Read more...
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Marlee P.
I started sessions with Zach because of nagging discomfort that I could not get relief from, no matter what I tried or who I saw!! After assessing me, he gave me exercises to do to strengthen muscles around the issue , which I had never been prescribed before. I quickly started getting relief after a couple of weeks of doing my homework presciption. I then started going in for bodywork sessions to stay open and loose in order to improve my posing for my upcoming bodybuilding show. Read more...
Volleyball athlete Jim preparing to jump and serve during a competitive match, following rehabilitation with Dr. Zach Kaplan.
Jim N.
You want to play like a pro again? I played professional beach volleyball for 15 years and as an athlete you always have some bumps and bruises we always find our way through it. Until you can't. I had shoulder surgery 3 years ago at one of the corporate surgery companies and did physical therapy under that same corporate company. They gave you exercises that you could have done at home and even those were unsupervised with no assistance or guidance; then when it came time with little hands on they gave you about 5 minutes of every hour. Read more...
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Jonathon G.
working with Zach has allowed me to live the fitness lifestyle I want to live at my age. Simply put it just wouldn’t be possible to do what I do in my 50’s without his assistance.
Snowboarder Dan performing a jump off a snowy bank and later climbing a tree, showcasing agility and recovery supported by Dr. Zach Kaplan.
Dan L.
Before I came across Zach I had multiple injuries, one involving another PT injuring me. I was told multiple times that I should change my line of work, that I can't climb trees anymore and wouldn't be able to snowboard. After working with Zach I was able to get my life back! Read more...
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My Services

View List of Diagnoses below  

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    1. Pain analysis to determine source of pain

    2. Orthopedic evaluation for tailored rehab

    3. Referrals and recommendations if needed

View Lit of Treatment below 

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    1. Joint mobilization for stiff joints

    2. Soft tissue mobilization for muscle knots and general tightness and myofascial restrictions

    3. Guided range of motion for loss of mobility

    4. Joint manipulation for neuromuscular relaxation

View List of Training below

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    1. Occupation and sports-specific programming

    2. Strength & hypertrophy programming

    3. Injury prevention & movement education

About Me

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Hi, I’m Zach!

I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, CSCS, TPI-C. My mission is to help individuals restore movement, rebuild strength, and confidently return to the activities that matter most to them through personalized, performance-driven physical therapy. With over 7 years of experience in treating a diverse range of musculoskeletal and neuro-muscular conditions, I specialize in tailored rehabilitation plans designed to improve your quality of life.

  • Over my career, I have successfully rehabilitated a wide range of orthopedic, sports, nerve-related, and post-surgical cases, including but not limited to:

    • Lower Extremity: Achilles tendon repairs, ankle fusions/replacements, ACL & meniscus repairs, total knee replacements, hamstring, quadriceps, and patellar tendon repairs, total hip replacements.

    • Spine: Discectomies, laminectomies, spinal fusions.

    • Upper Extremity & Hand: Trigger finger release, carpal and cubital tunnel release, biceps/triceps tendon repairs, rotator cuff and labral repairs, total and reverse total shoulder replacements.

Schedule Your Recovery

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    • Migraines

    • Cervicogenic Headaches

    • Suboccipital Hypomobility

    • Radicular symptoms (numbness/tingling)

    • Rotator cuff repair

    • Labral repairs

    • Total and reverse shoulder arthroplasty (replacement)

    • Distal clavicle resection

    • Subacromial decompression/acromioplasty

    • Biceps tenodesis

    • Distal biceps tendon repair

    • Triceps tendon repair

    • Tommy John surgery

    • Cubital tunnel surgery

    • Carpal tunnel release

    • Trigger finger release

    • Microdiscectomy

    • Laminectomy

    • Spinal fusion

    • Spinal decompression

    • Ankylosing Spondylitis

    • Total hip arthroplasty (replacement)

    • Labral repair

    • Hip resurfacing

    • Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) osteotomy

    • Glute medius/minimus repair

    • Hamstring tendon repair

    • Greater troachanteric bursectomy

    • ACL Repair / Reconstruction

    • MCL Repair / Reconstruction

    • Meniscus repair

    • Meniscectomy

    • Total knee arthroplasty (replacement)

    • Patellar tendon repair

    • Quadriceps tendon repair

    • Pre & Post Operative Achilles Tendon Surgery

    • Toe Fusion

    • Plantar Fasciitis

    • Ankle Sprains

    • Fractures

    • Ankle arthroscopy

    • Ankle fracture ORIF

    • Total ankle arthroplasty (replacement)

    • Ankle Fusion

    • Bunionectomy

    • Lisfranc ORIF / Fusion

Outcomes, Your Goals Accomplished

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Move With Confidence

Pain creates hesitation. Proper restoration removes it. Through precise evaluation and progressive rehabilitation, you regain mobility, strength, and control — so your body performs reliably under the demands of work, training, and daily life. Confidence isn’t just how you feel. It’s what your body can handle.

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Build Strength That Lasts

Lasting results require more than symptom relief. I help to develop strength, joint integrity, and movement efficiency that allow you to tolerate load — whether that load comes from a barbell, a job site, a surgical recovery, or a competitive season. Resilience is built, not prescribed.

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Return to What Matters Most

Rehab should improve your life — not become your life. From post-operative recovery to performance-driven rehabilitation, every plan is structured to restore capacity, reduce reinjury risk, and elevate long-term durability. You don’t just get out of pain. You regain capability.

Contact Me

Office Location

Dr. Zachary Kaplan, PT, DPT, CSCS, TPI-C

I currently provide physical therapy treatment out of Hercules Gym, 6361 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY.

Interested in finding the cause of your pain and creating a personalized program to improve it? Please fill out a short form and I will be in touch as soon as possible to get you scheduled.

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