Physical Therapy · Pittsburgh PA · Oakland
Physical Therapy Near Oakland, Pittsburgh PA
Students at Pitt and CMU, UPMC staff, and Oakland residents can reach Pittsburgh Physical Medicine in about 7 minutes up Penn Ave — often faster than hospital-affiliated PT clinics.
Physical Therapy Near Oakland, Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Physical Medicine is your closest combined physical therapy and chiropractic clinic to Oakland. Located at 5916 Penn Ave in East Liberty — just 1.8 miles away — we offer true one-on-one physical therapy with Dr. Charlie Crockatt, DPT.
We are in-network with UPMC Health Plan and often see Oakland patients within days, compared to weeks-long waitlists at hospital clinics. No referral needed for 30 days under Pennsylvania direct access law.
Pennsylvania direct access — see our PT for 30 days without a referral.
We verify your insurance before your first visit.
Dr. Crockatt spends the entire session with you.
New patients seen within days — often faster than hospital PT clinics.
Conditions We Treat for Oakland Patients
Dr. Crockatt treats the full range of musculoskeletal conditions, serving patients from Oakland and across Pittsburgh.
- Back Pain & Lower Back Pain
- Neck Pain & Tech Neck
- Sciatica & Nerve Pain
- Sports Injuries
- Shoulder Pain
- Knee Rehabilitation
- Post-Surgery Recovery
- Student Athlete Rehabilitation
- Stress Fractures & Overuse Injuries
- Hip Pain
- Disc Herniation
- Headaches & Migraines
- Posture Correction
- Carpal Tunnel
Insurance Accepted for Oakland Patients
In-network with the most common Pittsburgh health plans.
Physical Therapy Near Oakland — Common Questions
No. Pennsylvania is a direct access state — you can see a licensed physical therapist for 30 days without a doctor's referral.
We are at 5916 Penn Ave in East Liberty — approximately 1.8 miles from Oakland, about a 7 minutes drive.
UPMC, Highmark BCBS, Aetna Commercial, and United Commercial. Call (412) 404-8337 to verify your plan.
Ready to Start Physical Therapy Near Oakland?
New patients welcome. Same-week appointments. No referral required.