15 Lake Ridge Plaza, Valley Cottage, NY 10989
Text or call: 845-675-8444
Office Phone: 845-268-0555
Fax: 845-675-0333

We help active adults and athletes get back to the work outs, sports and activities they love with minimal downtime.

David Stedjan, PT, MPT, OCS

Physical Therapist / Owner

David Stedjan received his Master of Physical Therapy and Bachelor’s of Science in Health Science from the University of Sciences in Philadelphia in 2001. Since graduating, David has worked exclusively with patients with orthopedic and sport injuries, patients after surgery, and athletes returning to sports. In 2006, David earned his Orthopedic Clinical Specialty Certification by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.

David has lectured at various high schools, senior centers and community events on the benefits of physical therapy. He, also, presented at the Professional Sports Medicine Symposium in 2008 on “Treatment of Low Back Pain in Athletes”

David believes that patients should be treated as a whole, and not just a diagnosis. He attains this through the use of specific exercises, manual therapy, and activities to return to sport or previous levels of function, all designed to address each patient’s specific problems and needs.

David and his family live in Clarkstown and started Empire Sports Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation to be a resource to his neighbors and the community as a whole.

Coffee—ALL DAY, EVERYDAY
The University of Sciences in Philadelphia
Fair Lawn, NJ
Banana (at work) or Pretzels (at home)
I went to boarding school in Minnesota for 11th and 12th grade
I have always loved sports and just understood injuries and what it does to athletes, so I wanted to be able to help athletes get back on the field, court, etc. as quickly as possible. Whether it’s the recreational athlete or competitive athlete, I wanted to be able to be someone they knew they could count on for help.

Annamarie Stedjan

Patient Success Coordinator / Executive Assistant

Annamarie is one of the first and/or last people you talk to at Empire Sports Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. Annamarie works in all aspect of the business, but is highly involved in the insurance side of the business and helps navigate the insurance process whenever needed.

When not helping with our patients, you either can find Annamarie cheering on her daughter and son as they excel in their various activities or you may run into her catering a party for one of your friends or neighbors.

I love cooking, but also love to draw and paint
A granola bar (Nature’s Valley: dark chocolate and oats or peanut butter)
I used to sing opera in High School
Getting to know the patients on a personal level and seeing them progress through their rehabilitation. When they make strides that makes them happy, it is really gratifying to see.