We don’t just treat your symptoms—we guide your entire journey.
At CT Physical Therapy Care, we believe that true recovery isn’t just about making the pain go away today; it’s about building a body that stays healthy tomorrow.
Many patients feel lost during rehab. You might wonder, “Am I getting better?” “Why does it still hurt?” or “Am I ready to go back to the gym?” To eliminate that confusion, we developed a proprietary 4-Level of Care™ System.
This isn’t just a treatment plan; it is your roadmap. It tells you exactly where you are, exactly what we are doing, and exactly when you are safe to move forward.
Healing is Mental, Not Just Physical
We know that every stage of recovery comes with its own set of emotions. You aren’t just a “knee” or a “shoulder” to us—you are a person who wants their life back. Our system is designed to meet you where you are emotionally:
- Protective Care calms the Fear (“Will I ever be normal again?”).
- Gentle Care manages the Frustration (“Why is this moving so slow?”).
- Progressive Care supports the Hard Work (“This is tough, but I feel stronger”).
- Enhance Care builds the Confidence (“I can do this”).
The Founder’s Philosophy: Why We Created This
“Too many patients get lost in the ‘Medical Gap.’ They finish basic rehab, but they aren’t ready for real life, so they get hurt again. Or, they try to exercise too hard, too soon, and set themselves back.
We created this color-coded system to eliminate the guesswork. We wanted our patients in Woodside and Sunnyside to know exactly where they stand. It’s the roadmap I wish I had when I was injured.“
— [Dr. Chester Jay R. Tolentino, PT, DPT – Founder of CT Physical Therapy Care
Explore Your Roadmap
🛑 Level 1: Protective Care
The “Acute” Phase | Status: RED ZONE (Stop & Protect)
The Emotion: Anxiety & Caution The Goal: Put out the fire.
Just like a red light, this stage means “STOP and Assess.” Your body is sounding an alarm (pain and swelling). Many people try to push through this phase, but that only causes more damage. We focus entirely on safety: stopping tissue damage, reducing inflammation, and using advanced modalities to calm your pain so healing can begin.
👉 [See How We Stop the Pain (Protective Care)]
🟡 Level 2: Gentle Care
The “Caution” Phase | Status: YELLOW ZONE (Proceed with Caution)
The Emotion: Patience & Trust The Goal: Motion is Lotion.
The light has turned orange. The acute danger has passed, but you are still vulnerable to stiffness. We focus on “Motion without Pain.” We use hands-on manual therapy to “oil the gears” of your joints and introduce slow, controlled movements. We bridge the gap between resting and moving.
👉 [See How We Restore Motion (Gentle Care)]
🟢 Level 3: Progressive Care
The “Function” Phase | Status: GREEN ZONE (Go Build Strength)
The Emotion: Determination & Grit The Goal: Recharge the Battery.
You are now on the go. Structural healing is mostly complete, but your muscles are weak from rest. We focus on “Load Management.” We introduce resistance training, correct your posture, and simulate your daily work activities. This is where we build the armor that protects you from future injury.
👉 [See How We Build Strength (Progressive Care)]
🔵 Level 4: Enhance Care
The “Performance” Phase | Status: BLUE ZONE ( The Sky is the Limit )
The Emotion: Confidence & Freedom The Goal: Better Than Before.
You aren’t just recovered; you are ready to thrive. This stage is for the “Athlete in Everyone.”Whether you play competitive sports or just want to chase your grandkids without getting winded, we focus on agility, speed, and advanced mechanics. We don’t just return you to baseline; we raise your ceiling.
👉 [See How We Unlock Performance (Enhance Care)]
Start Your Journey Today
If you’re not sure which Level of Care you need? That’s okay.
Most patients walk in with Level 1 pain but have Level 4 goals. We are the bridge between the two. When you come in for your evaluation, we will assess your condition and place you on the roadmap immediately.
No more guessing. Just a clear path forward.