Most people don’t quit physical therapy because it doesn’t work. They quit because getting there three times a week becomes impossible.
When your physical therapist comes to your home in Centerport, you skip the drive, the waiting room, and the stress of wondering if you’ll make it there safely. You get one-on-one attention in the place where you actually live, which means your therapist sees the stairs you struggle with, the bathroom setup that’s risky, and the daily movements that hurt.
That’s not just more convenient. It’s more effective. You’re more likely to complete your full treatment plan when it fits into your life instead of taking it over. And for older adults dealing with balance issues, joint pain, or recovering from surgery, that difference matters.
The goal isn’t just less pain. It’s getting back to the things you’ve been avoiding—walking without fear, getting dressed without help, or just moving through your day without constantly thinking about what hurts.
We’ve been serving Long Island since 2010, and we’ve built our reputation on something simple: treating people like people, not case numbers.
Centerport has one of the highest median ages on Long Island, and with that comes a community that values experience, reliability, and straight answers. You’re not looking for gimmicks. You’re looking for a licensed physical therapist who shows up on time, knows what they’re doing, and doesn’t rush you out the door after 15 minutes.
We accept Medicare and most commercial insurance. Our therapists are licensed, our processes are secure, and our focus stays on you—not on how many patients we can cycle through in a day. If you’ve been putting off treatment because the logistics felt overwhelming, this is the alternative.
You call or reach out online, and we verify your insurance and Medicare coverage before your first visit. No surprises on billing.
A licensed physical therapist comes to your home in Centerport for an initial evaluation. They’ll assess your mobility, strength, balance, and pain levels, then talk through what’s realistic based on your goals and your current condition. This isn’t a sales pitch—it’s a clinical assessment.
From there, you’ll get a personalized treatment plan. That might include gait training if walking feels unsteady, balance exercises if you’ve had a fall or you’re afraid of one, therapeutic exercise for joint pain, or neuromuscular re-education after a stroke. Each session happens in your home, usually two to three times per week depending on your needs.
Your therapist tracks your progress and adjusts your plan as you improve. When you hit your goals—or when you’ve plateaued and further treatment isn’t helping—we’re done. No dragging it out.
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Every plan is different, but most include some combination of fall prevention work, strength training, joint pain treatment, and mobility restoration. If you’re recovering from surgery, we focus on managing pain, reducing swelling, and getting you walking normally again. If you’ve had a stroke, the focus shifts to neurological rehabilitation and rebuilding coordination.
Centerport’s older population faces the same risks seen across Long Island: falls are the leading cause of injury for adults over 65, and one fall makes another far more likely within the next year. That’s why balance and proprioceptive training aren’t optional add-ons here—they’re central to most treatment plans.
We also work with people managing chronic conditions like arthritis, Parkinson’s, or diabetes-related mobility issues. The treatments look different depending on what’s going on, but the approach stays the same: evidence-based, personalized, and focused on keeping you independent as long as possible.
If you’re cleared for outpatient physical therapy and you’d rather do it at home, we can probably help. And if we can’t, we’ll tell you that upfront.
Yes. Medicare Part B covers outpatient physical therapy when it’s medically necessary and ordered by your doctor.
That includes in-home physical therapy if you’re homebound or if leaving your home requires significant effort due to illness, injury, or disability. You’ll still have a copay after your deductible, but the service itself is covered as long as you’re working with a Medicare-certified provider like us.
We verify your coverage before the first visit so there’s no confusion about what you’ll owe. If your plan has visit limits or requires prior authorization, we handle that too.
The first visit is an evaluation. Your therapist will ask about your medical history, current symptoms, and what you’re hoping to improve. Then they’ll test your strength, balance, range of motion, and how you move through your home.
After that, each session is hands-on treatment. That could mean guiding you through therapeutic exercises, working on gait training to improve how you walk, doing manual therapy for joint pain, or teaching you fall prevention strategies. Sessions typically last 45 to 60 minutes.
Your therapist will also give you exercises to do between visits. Progress depends partly on what happens during sessions, but mostly on what you do the rest of the week.
It depends on what you’re treating and how severe it is. Some people feel better after a few weeks. Others need a couple of months.
Post-surgery rehab usually follows a predictable timeline—your surgeon will have a rough idea of how long recovery takes, and physical therapy fits into that. Chronic pain or neurological conditions like stroke recovery take longer and progress is less linear.
Most people see some improvement within the first few weeks if they’re doing their home exercises and showing up consistently. If you’re not seeing any progress after a month, that’s a conversation worth having with your therapist. Sometimes the plan needs adjusting. Sometimes the issue needs a different approach entirely.
Yes, and the research backs it up. Balance training and strength exercises significantly reduce fall risk in older adults, especially those who’ve already fallen once.
A physical therapist will assess why you’re at risk—whether it’s muscle weakness, poor balance, vision issues, medication side effects, or environmental hazards in your home—and build a plan around that. You’ll work on exercises that improve stability and coordination, and your therapist will also recommend changes to your home setup if needed.
Falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults in Centerport and across Long Island. One fall triples your chance of falling again within a year. Physical therapy doesn’t eliminate the risk entirely, but it’s one of the most effective ways to lower it.
Physical therapy focuses on movement—strength, balance, mobility, and pain management. Occupational therapy focuses on daily tasks—getting dressed, cooking, bathing, and other activities you need to live independently.
There’s overlap, and a lot of people benefit from both. If you’re recovering from a stroke, for example, a physical therapist might help you walk again while an occupational therapist helps you relearn how to use your arm for everyday tasks.
We offer both services in your home, and sometimes your treatment plan will include both depending on what you’re dealing with. Your doctor or therapist can help you figure out which one makes sense, or if you need both.
It depends on your insurance. Medicare requires a referral or order from your doctor before physical therapy can begin. Most commercial insurance plans do too, though some allow direct access to a physical therapist without a referral.
If you’re not sure, call your insurance company or just reach out to us. We’ll verify what your plan requires and help you get the referral if needed. It usually takes one phone call to your doctor’s office.
Once the paperwork’s done, we can usually schedule your first visit within a few days. The referral process shouldn’t hold you up for long.
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