At Joint Ventures Physical Therapy in Kendall Square, Cambridge, we provide individualized, one-on-one physical therapy in Cambridge designed around your goals and your schedule. Whether you’re an MIT researcher managing a repetitive strain injury, a biotech professional with chronic neck pain, or an athlete recovering from surgery, our Kendall Square team delivers focused, evidence-based physical therapy in the heart of Cambridge’s innovation district.
Located at 356 Third Street on the second floor, our Kendall Square clinic is steps from the Kendall/MIT Red Line stop and easily accessible from MIT, the Cambridge biotech corridor, East Cambridge, and Central Square. Ample parking is available in the area, and the clinic is convenient for patients commuting from both the Cambridge and Boston sides of the river.
Conditions We Treat at Our Kendall Square Clinic
Our Cambridge physical therapists treat a wide range of conditions for patients at all stages of life and activity. From desk workers with postural pain to competitive athletes and post-surgical patients, we have the expertise to help.
- Neck and back pain — cervical disc herniations, thoracic pain, lumbar radiculopathy, and chronic low back pain common among desk workers and researchers
- Shoulder injuries — rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, labral tears, and post-surgical rehab
- Knee conditions — ACL and meniscus tears, patellofemoral syndrome, total knee replacement recovery
- Running and cycling injuries — IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and stress fractures
- TMJ dysfunction — jaw pain, limited opening, facial pain, and headaches
- Hip conditions — FAI, labral tears, hip bursitis, and hip replacement rehabilitation
- Pelvic health — pelvic floor dysfunction, prenatal and postnatal physical therapy
- Sports performance and injury prevention — biomechanical analysis, movement screening, and return-to-sport programming
Our Approach to Physical Therapy in Cambridge
Joint Ventures Kendall Square is built on a simple principle: every patient works one-on-one with their physical therapist for the full session, every time. No aides, no techs, no group treatment. Your therapist is there with you from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave.
We take a research-informed approach to treatment — appropriate for the Kendall Square community — combining manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and movement retraining to address the root cause of your condition. We accept most major insurance plans and offer early morning and evening appointments designed around the demanding schedules of life in Cambridge’s innovation economy.
Getting to Our Kendall Square Location
Our clinic at 356 Third Street is a two-minute walk from the Kendall/MIT Red Line station. We’re easily accessible from MIT, the Broad Institute, Biogen, Vertex, and dozens of other employers in the Kendall Square and East Cambridge area. We serve patients from Kendall Square, Central Square, East Cambridge, MIT, Somerville, and across the greater Boston area. Street parking and garage parking are available nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions — Physical Therapy in Cambridge, MA
Do you accept insurance at the Kendall Square clinic?
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts, Harvard Pilgrim, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare. We confirm your benefits before your first visit.
How do I book an appointment?
Call us at 617-714-5402 or book online. Most new patients are seen within one to two business days.
Do I need a referral for physical therapy in Massachusetts?
No — Massachusetts direct access law means you can see a PT for up to 30 days without a physician referral.
I work long hours in Kendall Square. Do you have early or late appointments?
Yes. We offer early morning and evening appointments specifically to accommodate the schedules of professionals working in the Kendall Square area.
