Over 30 Years of

Dedicated Expertise

At Sports Injury & Physical Therapy in Tampa Bay, FL, our experienced team is committed to helping you enjoy an active and pain-free life. Our specialized treatment options and state-of-the-art equipment will help you manage pain, recover from injury, and get back to the activities you love.

Our highly qualified team includes three licensed physical therapists, is headed by Carmine J. Chioccariello, PT, who brings over 30 years of dedicated care and experience to the office.

Get in touch today if you’re ready to say goodbye to pain and recover from injury. Give us a call at 727-575 7117 to learn more about how we can tailor our rehabilitation plans to your needs.

Personal Attention & Patient Focused

Our staff embraces the American Physical Therapy Association’s high standards and mission: “Prevent injury, impairment, fundamental limitations, and quality of life in all age populations.” Our patient’s long term well-being comes first. We achieve this through compassionate care and attention, respect for the patient and their injury, and understanding of the patient’s pain or disability“

What Makes The Center Unique?

The combination of a warm encouraging atmosphere, state-of-the art equipment together with a caring, welcoming staff makes Sports Injury and Physical Therapy special. This nurturing environment increases motivation and shortens recovery time.

The center’s comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation programs include personalized services designed to assist people of all ages, from adolescents to the elderly, as well as many professional athletes (PGA Tour, Major League Baseball, NFL, Olympic swimmers, professional wrestlers).

POST SURGICAL REHABILITATION

AUTO INJURY

PERSONAL INJURY

SPORTS INJURY

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Meet Carmine!

Carmine has an impressive career in sports rehabilitation spanning over 30 years of hands-on experience, extensive training, and education.

Since founding Sports Injury and Physical Therapy in 1994, Carmine and his team have worked with more than 20,000 patients including some of Tampa Bay’s premiere athletes helping them back to an active, healthy and productive lifestyle.

“At the center, the patient and therapist become a committed partnership dedicated to healing. “I’m here hands-on every day, encouraging my patients and therapists as they move down the road to recovery. Seeing the dedication, comradery, and the patient’s enthusiastic progress towards wellness is the best part of my job.”- Carmine Chioccariello

OUR MISSION

“Provide dedicated, quality care and positive reinforcement for all patients.”

AN IMPORTANT PART OF THERAPY

Before beginning the therapy program, patients get an easy-to-understand explanation of the evaluation and therapy process and how their program helps with injury or pain.

Each patient’s program is based on three key elements: our evaluation; the doctor’s/therapist’s recommendations; and the patient’s needs/goals. As the patient progresses, his day-to-day treatment protocol is continually adjusted, as is the at-home therapy program.

Pain Relieving Modalities

The center uses a variety of the latest pain relief techniques such as manual mobilization, dry needling, electrical stimulation, ultra sound, traction and iontophoresis.

Exercise Machines

The center incorporates equipment including treadmills, upper and lower body bicycles, free weights, strength training machines, devices for balance and protective training, and offers blow flow restriction strength training

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“Using the best tools is essential, but it's the interpersonal component, positive reinforcement and constant encouragement, is equally important. We want our patients to enjoy their rehabilitation experience and get well at the same time. Patients are like our extended family. Many even become friends and keep in touch.”- Carmine Chioccariello

PATIENT RESOURCES

WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR OFFICE VISIT

Referral From Physician
Insurance Card
Photo ID

WHAT TO BRING TO OFFICE VISIT IF CAR INJURY

Name of Auto Insurance Company
Date of Accident
Claim Number
Copy of Auto Insurance Card
Attorney Information, if Applicable

WHAT TO BRING IF PATIENT IS MINOR

Please have a parent of guardian accompany the minor to their visit. However if a parent or guardian is unable to do so, please provide the office, at least 24 hours in advance, with a letter of consent to authorize treatment along with their client intake forms signed and dated.

Testimonials

Carmine is a wizard! The real deal with years of experience. I came in with a laminectomy.,a back surgery and waited a bit longer than I should have. He quickly knew my issue and proposed a treatment plan, facilitated by him and his very able associates.The atmosphere is calm and friendly and help is always available. Carmine is affable and deeply cares for his patients. I was very fortunate to have found him. I feel a hundred times better in a relatively short time. Run to him,( but take it easy), 🙂 He’s the best!

Kenneth Helman
March 10, 2023

Carmaine was highly recommended to me when I needed physical therapy for crippling hip pain. The therapy I received from Carmine, as well as his staff, was outstanding, and I am now pain free. Carmaine is truly an expert at what he does. He is so experienced, compassionate, gives thorough explanations on everything done, and his therapy is the best. Now I definitely highly recommend Carmaine to anyone in need of physical therapy!

Betty Roberts
February 1, 2023

Not all PT is created equal I would highly recommend Carmine for your PT, especially if you are an athlete or even just an active person. I originally went to PT at a different place closer to my home after surgery for my ACL, and while they helped me with my recovery, I didn’t get fully back to 100%, as I had expected/hoped. I decided to try PT again, and went to Carmine based on the recommendation from my surgeon. Carmine took the time to make sure I understood the process, length of time it would take, and what my expectations should be for that recovery. He understood my goals and made sure we had a plan to get me back to 100%. He catered my treatment plan to my personality, goals and abilities. Carmine and his staff definitely had a focus on excellent customer service. I’m so thankful I went back to PT and tried a new place! Thank you, Carmine, Jackson & Asia!!

Kristy Foley
April 10, 2023
This is my second round with Carmine, albeit 20+ years apart. Carmine and his staff are the best. They treat you like family and get the job done. Very clear and concise explanations and demonstrations. They monitor you and your progress and easily pick up on things to help you or when something has suddenly caused a little discomfort. They adapt your rehab to you specific needs. Can’t say enough great things about them! Hope I never need them again, but comforting to know if I do, I’ll be in the best of care!

Mike Jockers
August 24, 2022

Carmine and his staff are awesome. They genuinely care about their patients and it shows. I have been seeing him for PT after my knee surgery. He pushes me just enough to reach my goals but not over do things. They are also very flexible with scheduling which helps tremendously when you are self employed. I would definitely recommend them to anyone I know.

Aaron Lockwood
August 5, 2022

Carmine and his whole team are all outstanding! I highly recommend!! I went in for physical therapy as a conservative approach to treat long-term tendinitis in my elbow and subsequent shoulder pain from overcompensating. I had been dealing with this pain for over 2 years and had tried cortisone shots as well as following an exercise routine on my own, none of which helped. However, working with Carmine over the last 6 weeks has helped me dramatically! I have no pain in my elbow or shoulder, have been able to gain strength again, and I’m finally aware of the actions I was performing that were flaring up my pain. In addition to all of this, the environment is warm and friendly and fun! I felt like I became part of their work family, and I’m actually going to miss seeing them all!

Kelly Kipnis
April 18, 2022