You’re not looking for temporary relief. You want to walk without worrying about falling. You want to get up from a chair without bracing yourself. You want to move through your day without that constant ache in your knee or hip slowing you down.
That’s what physical therapy does when it’s done right. It rebuilds strength where you’ve lost it. It retrains your balance so you feel steady on your feet again. It reduces pain without adding another prescription to your routine.
Most people come to us after a fall, surgery, or stroke—or because they’ve been putting off the problem too long and it’s finally affecting their independence. What they get is a clear plan, hands-on treatment, and measurable progress. Not just exercises on a sheet of paper, but real guidance from a licensed physical therapist who adjusts your care as you improve.
You’ll notice the difference in how you move. Your family will notice you’re more confident. And you’ll have the tools to keep that progress going long after treatment ends.
We’ve been serving Long Island communities like Plainedge for years, with affiliated locations including Physical Therapy Associates of Smithtown and Speonk. We’re not a corporate chain. We’re local therapists who understand the needs of Nassau County residents—especially older adults managing chronic conditions, recovering from surgery, or trying to stay independent at home.
Our team is licensed, our profiles are verified, and our patient data is managed with the kind of security and transparency you’d expect from a healthcare provider. We accept Medicare and most major insurance plans, and we’ll walk you through coverage before you start.
Plainedge has one of the highest median household incomes on Long Island, and nearly 17% of residents are over 64. That means a lot of people here are dealing with joint pain, balance issues, or post-surgical recovery. We built our practice around those exact needs.
First, we do an evaluation. That means a licensed physical therapist assesses your mobility, strength, balance, and pain levels. We use tools like the Berg Balance Scale or Timed Up and Go test to get a baseline. This isn’t guesswork—it’s measurable.
From there, we build a treatment plan specific to your condition. If you’re recovering from a hip replacement, we focus on gait training and strengthening. If you’ve had a stroke, we work on neurological rehabilitation and coordination. If you’re dealing with arthritis or chronic joint pain, we use therapeutic exercise and manual therapy to reduce inflammation and improve range of motion.
Sessions are one-on-one. You’re not in a room with five other people while a therapist bounces between patients. You get focused attention for the full session, whether that’s in our clinic or in your home.
We also teach you what to do between sessions. Fall prevention isn’t just about exercises—it’s about how you move through your house, what shoes you wear, and how you get up from a chair. We cover all of it.
Progress gets tracked. Every few weeks, we reassess to see what’s improving and what needs more work. If something isn’t working, we adjust. The goal is always the same: get you back to doing what you need to do, safely and without pain.
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Every treatment plan is different, but most include some combination of therapeutic exercise, balance training, gait training, and neuromuscular re-education. If you’re recovering from surgery, we add pre and post surgery rehabilitation protocols. If you’ve had a stroke or neurological event, we incorporate stroke rehabilitation and occupational therapy techniques.
Fall prevention is a major focus here in Plainedge. With nearly 40% of adults over 65 falling each year nationally, and falls being the leading cause of injury-related death in that age group, balance and proprioceptive training can reduce your fall risk by 30-40%. We use resistance and strength training to rebuild the muscles that keep you stable, and we work on coordination so your body responds faster when you lose your footing.
Joint pain treatment is another common need. More than half of American adults have been diagnosed with arthritis, and that number is even higher in older populations. Physical therapy reduces inflammation, improves mobility, and gives you a pain-free alternative to long-term medication use. Studies show it can reduce opioid dependence by 87%.
If you can’t make it to the clinic, we offer in-home physical therapy. That’s especially helpful if you’re recovering from surgery, have limited mobility, or just feel safer receiving care at home. Same licensed therapists, same quality of care—just in your living room instead of ours.
Yes. Medicare Part B covers physical therapy when it’s medically necessary and prescribed by a doctor. That includes treatment for conditions like stroke recovery, joint replacement rehab, fall prevention, and chronic pain management.
You’ll typically have a copay or coinsurance after you meet your deductible. Medicare covers up to a certain dollar amount per year, but if your therapist documents that continued treatment is medically necessary, you can often get approval for more sessions.
We verify your coverage before you start and walk you through what you’ll owe. Most people in Plainedge are on employee plans or Medicare, and we work with both. If you’re unsure about your benefits, bring your insurance card to your evaluation and we’ll check it for you.
Your first session is an evaluation. The therapist will ask about your medical history, current symptoms, and what activities are hardest for you right now. Then they’ll assess your strength, balance, range of motion, and how you move.
If you’re dealing with balance issues, they might use the Berg Balance Scale or Tinetti test. If you’re recovering from surgery, they’ll check your gait and joint mobility. The goal is to understand where you’re starting from so we can measure progress later.
You’ll usually do some light exercises or movements during that first visit, but it’s not a full treatment session. By the end, you’ll have a clear plan: how many sessions per week, what we’ll focus on, and what you should expect in terms of results. Most people leave with a better understanding of what’s causing their pain or mobility issues—and a realistic timeline for improvement.
It depends on what you’re treating. If you’re recovering from a knee replacement, you might need 6-12 weeks of consistent therapy. If you’re working on balance after a fall, you could see improvement in 4-6 weeks. Stroke rehabilitation often takes longer—sometimes several months.
Most people start noticing small changes within the first two weeks: less pain, better range of motion, more confidence when walking. The bigger improvements—like being able to climb stairs again or walk without a cane—take longer because you’re rebuilding strength and retraining movement patterns.
Consistency matters. If you come twice a week and do your home exercises, you’ll progress faster than someone who skips sessions or doesn’t practice between visits. We track your progress every few weeks and adjust the plan if you’re not improving as expected. The goal is always to get you to a point where you don’t need us anymore.
Sometimes, yes. Physical therapy is often the first line of treatment for conditions like arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, meniscus tears, and chronic back pain. If you can regain strength, improve mobility, and reduce pain through therapy, surgery may not be necessary.
That said, physical therapy isn’t a replacement for surgery when surgery is truly needed. If you have a severely torn ligament or advanced joint degeneration, therapy alone might not fix it. But even in those cases, doing physical therapy before surgery—called prehabilitation—can improve your surgical outcome and speed up recovery afterward.
A lot of people come to us because their doctor recommended trying physical therapy before considering surgery. That’s a smart approach. Surgery has risks, costs, and a long recovery period. If you can get the same result with a few months of targeted exercise and manual therapy, that’s usually the better option. We’ll be honest with you about what’s realistic based on your condition.
Yes. In-home physical therapy is available if you have difficulty getting to the clinic due to mobility issues, recent surgery, or other health concerns. A licensed physical therapist comes to your home and provides the same level of care you’d receive in our clinic.
In-home therapy is especially helpful for fall prevention because we can assess your actual living environment. We’ll look at things like lighting, rugs, furniture placement, and bathroom setup—then make recommendations to reduce fall risk. We can also work on real-world tasks like getting in and out of your shower or navigating stairs in your house.
Medicare and most insurance plans cover in-home physical therapy when it’s medically necessary. We handle the paperwork and verify your coverage before the first visit. Sessions are typically 45-60 minutes, and frequency depends on your treatment plan—usually one to three times per week.
Physical therapy focuses on mobility, strength, balance, and pain management. If you’re recovering from surgery, dealing with joint pain, or trying to prevent falls, you’ll typically work with a physical therapist. The goal is to improve how you move and reduce physical limitations.
Occupational therapy focuses on helping you perform daily activities—things like getting dressed, cooking, bathing, or using a computer. If a stroke or injury has affected your fine motor skills, coordination, or ability to complete everyday tasks, occupational therapy teaches you strategies and adaptations to regain independence.
There’s overlap. Both therapists work on strength and coordination. Both can help with neurological rehabilitation. In some cases, you might benefit from both types of therapy at the same time. We offer both services, and if we think you’d benefit from occupational therapy in addition to physical therapy, we’ll let you know. The goal is always to get you back to living your life the way you want to.
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