You’re not looking for temporary relief. You want to understand why your knee hurts when you garden, why your balance feels off, or why that shoulder pain won’t go away after surgery.
Most people wait too long. That nagging discomfort becomes something you work around until it starts interfering with basic activities. Getting dressed becomes harder. Stairs feel risky. You stop doing things you enjoy because the pain isn’t worth it.
Physical therapy gets to the root cause. Not just what hurts, but why it hurts and what’s needed to fix it for good. You’ll work with a licensed physical therapist who creates a treatment plan based on your specific condition and goals. The average patient sees significant pain reduction within their first few visits, and 90% report improved quality of life after completing their program.
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths for older adults in Nassau County. Balance training and fall prevention therapy can reduce your risk by 25%. That’s not just a statistic—that’s the difference between living independently and losing the freedom you’ve worked your whole life to maintain.
We’ve helped thousands of patients across Long Island regain their strength and mobility. Our physical therapists average 18 years of experience, and we’ve built our reputation on getting results without the runaround.
North New Hyde Park has a significant senior population that needs specialized care. We’ve equipped our facilities specifically for geriatric patients—everything from accessibility features to exercise equipment chosen for safety and effectiveness. You won’t feel out of place or overlooked here.
Your treatment stays consistent across our locations. Your records, your progress, your care plan—it all follows you. And because we manage our systems carefully, you won’t deal with scheduling errors, lost information, or miscommunication between providers.
Your first visit is an evaluation. Your physical therapist will ask about your pain, your medical history, and what you’re hoping to accomplish. They’ll assess your range of motion, strength, balance, and movement patterns to identify the underlying problem.
From there, you get a personalized treatment plan. This might include therapeutic exercise, gait training if your walking pattern needs work, manual therapy to improve joint mobility, or neuromuscular re-education to retrain how your body moves. If you’re recovering from surgery, your plan will be built around your surgeon’s protocols and your specific procedure.
Most patients attend therapy 2-3 times per week. The average treatment program runs about 7-8 visits for musculoskeletal issues, though stroke rehabilitation and neurological conditions typically need more time. You’ll also get exercises to do at home—these aren’t optional if you want lasting results.
Progress gets tracked at every visit. Your therapist adjusts your program as you improve, and you’ll have regular check-ins to make sure you’re on pace to meet your goals. When you’re ready to discharge, you’ll have the tools and knowledge to maintain your progress independently.
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Joint pain treatment is one of our most common services. Knee pain, hip pain, shoulder issues—these are the problems that bring most people through the door. Arthritis affects a large portion of Nassau County’s aging population, and physical therapy can manage symptoms without surgery in many cases.
We see a lot of post-surgery rehabilitation. If you’ve had a joint replacement, rotator cuff repair, or spinal surgery, you need structured therapy to regain full function. Your surgeon can fix the structural problem, but therapy is what gets you back to normal activities.
Fall prevention and balance training have become increasingly important in North New Hyde Park. We use proprioceptive training and specific exercises that improve stability and reaction time. If you’ve had a fall or feel unsteady, this type of therapy can be life-changing.
Stroke rehabilitation and neurological rehabilitation require specialized knowledge. We work with patients recovering from strokes, managing Parkinson’s disease, or dealing with other neurological conditions that affect movement and coordination. These programs are longer and more intensive, but the goal is always maximum independence.
For patients who have difficulty traveling, we offer in-home physical therapy. You get the same quality care in your own environment, which can actually be beneficial for gait training and functional activities.
Most insurance plans don’t require a referral for physical therapy in New York. You can call and schedule directly.
That said, some plans do have referral requirements, and it’s worth checking your specific coverage before your first visit. Our front desk can verify your insurance and let you know if you need anything from your doctor.
Even if you do need a referral, the process is usually quick. Your primary care physician can send one over within a day or two. But for the majority of patients, you can book same-day or next-day appointments without waiting for paperwork.
Most patients notice some improvement within 2-3 weeks, but that depends entirely on your condition and how long you’ve been dealing with it.
Chronic pain that’s been building for months or years won’t disappear overnight. Your body has adapted to moving in ways that compensate for the problem, and those patterns take time to correct. The average treatment program runs 6-8 weeks for musculoskeletal issues.
What matters more than timeline is consistency. Patients who attend their scheduled sessions and do their home exercises see results faster. Those who skip appointments or don’t follow through at home tend to plateau. Physical therapy works, but only if you put in the work alongside your therapist.
Physical therapy focuses on movement, strength, and mobility. If you’re dealing with pain, balance issues, or recovering from an injury or surgery, you’re likely looking for a physical therapist.
Occupational therapy focuses on daily living activities and fine motor skills. This includes things like dressing, cooking, writing, or cognitive rehabilitation after a stroke. Occupational therapists help you adapt to limitations and regain independence in specific tasks.
There’s overlap, and some patients benefit from both. If you’ve had a stroke, you might work with a physical therapist on walking and balance while seeing an occupational therapist for hand function and self-care activities. We offer both services and can coordinate your care if you need multiple types of therapy.
Yes, Medicare Part B covers physical therapy when it’s medically necessary. You’ll pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after you meet your deductible.
There used to be annual caps on therapy services, but those have been removed. Now, if your therapist documents that you’re making progress and continuing therapy is justified, Medicare will continue covering treatment.
You should know that Medicare does require documentation and periodic reviews. Your physical therapist will track your progress and provide updates to Medicare showing that therapy is working. As long as you’re improving and therapy is helping you meet functional goals, coverage continues.
In many cases, yes. Studies show that physical therapy can be just as effective as surgery for certain knee conditions, particularly meniscus tears and osteoarthritis.
Surgery should be a last resort, not a first option. Physical therapy costs significantly less, has no recovery time, and doesn’t carry surgical risks. For degenerative meniscus tears in patients over 50, research shows that therapy produces the same outcomes as arthroscopic surgery at one year.
That doesn’t mean surgery is never necessary. If you have a complete ligament tear, severe structural damage, or you’ve tried conservative treatment without improvement, surgery might be the right call. But starting with physical therapy gives you a non-invasive option that works for the majority of patients. Even if you do eventually need surgery, going into the procedure stronger and more mobile leads to better outcomes.
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes that let you move freely. Athletic wear works well—think gym clothes, not jeans.
Your physical therapist needs to see and access the area they’re treating. If you’re coming in for knee pain, wear shorts. Shoulder problems mean a tank top or loose t-shirt. You’ll be doing exercises and movements, so dress like you’re going to work out.
Bring athletic shoes with good support. Flip-flops and dress shoes don’t work for therapy. If you’re doing balance or gait training, your footwear matters for safety and proper assessment.
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