You shouldn’t have to plan your day around whether you feel steady enough to walk to the mailbox. That constant calculation—can I make it, should I wait, what if I fall—wears you down faster than any injury.
Physical therapy within three months of a balance issue can lower your fall risk by 86%. That’s not marketing talk. That’s what happens when you work with a physical therapist who designs exercises specifically for your body, your home, and your actual daily routine.
The right combination of balance training, strength work, and gait training doesn’t just reduce fall risk. It gives you back the confidence to move through your house, your yard, and your life without that nagging voice asking “what if.” You stop avoiding stairs. You stop second-guessing every step. You start living like someone who trusts their body again.
We’ve been providing in-home physical therapy and occupational therapy across Long Island for over a decade. We’re not new to East Islip, and we’re not trying to figure out how Medicare works while treating you.
Our physical therapists come to your home because we know that getting to a clinic twice a week isn’t realistic for everyone. Maybe you don’t drive anymore. Maybe your daughter works and can’t always take you. Maybe you just got out of the hospital and the last thing you need is another car ride.
We accept Medicare and most commercial insurance plans. Our team is licensed, experienced, and focused on treating you like family—not a case number. East Islip has a strong, aging community that values independence, and we’ve built our practice around protecting that.
Your first session starts with an evaluation. A licensed physical therapist comes to your home and assesses your mobility, strength, balance, and any pain or limitations you’re dealing with. This isn’t a quick checklist. We’re looking at how you move in your actual environment—the stairs you use, the furniture you navigate, the surfaces you walk on every day.
From there, we build a personalized treatment plan. If you’re recovering from a stroke, that plan might focus on neurological rehabilitation and regaining coordination. If you’ve had joint replacement surgery, we’re working on range of motion, strength, and getting you back to normal activity. If falling is your biggest fear, we’re doing multicomponent exercise programs that combine balance, strength, and gait training.
Each session is scheduled around your availability. You’re not driving anywhere or sitting in a waiting room. Your physical therapist brings the equipment, guides you through therapeutic exercises, and adjusts your plan as you improve. You’ll see measurable progress—not someday, but session to session. And if something isn’t working, we change it. That’s the advantage of personalized care.
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We treat a wide range of conditions, all in the comfort of your home. That includes fall prevention and balance disorders, which affect more than one in four adults over 65 in East Islip every year. We also specialize in stroke rehabilitation and neurological rehabilitation for patients dealing with coordination issues, weakness, or mobility challenges after a neurological event.
If you’ve had surgery—whether it’s a knee replacement, hip surgery, or another procedure—we provide pre and post surgery rehabilitation to help you recover faster and avoid complications. Joint pain treatment and injury rehabilitation are also core parts of what we do, using therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular re-education to restore function and reduce pain.
For patients who need help with daily activities like dressing, cooking, or bathing, we offer occupational therapy. And for those who’ve lost strength due to illness, aging, or inactivity, our resistance and strength training programs rebuild the muscle and stability you need to stay independent. Every treatment is covered by Medicare or your insurance plan, and every session is built around what you need to get better—not what’s easiest for us to bill.
Yes. Medicare Part B covers outpatient physical therapy when it’s medically necessary and prescribed by your doctor. That includes in-home therapy if you’re homebound or have difficulty leaving your house due to mobility issues, recent surgery, or a medical condition.
We’re Medicare-certified, and we handle the billing and documentation directly with Medicare. You’ll still have your standard co-pay or deductible depending on your plan, but you won’t be paying out-of-pocket for services that are covered. We also accept most commercial insurance plans, and we’ll verify your coverage before your first visit so there are no surprises.
If you’re not sure whether you qualify as homebound or whether your condition is covered, we can walk you through that during your initial call. Medicare’s rules can be confusing, but we deal with them every day.
Fall prevention therapy works by addressing the specific reasons you’re at risk—not just telling you to “be careful.” A physical therapist evaluates your balance, strength, gait, and coordination, then designs exercises that target your weak points.
Most falls happen because of a combination of factors: weak legs, poor balance, slow reaction time, or difficulty adjusting to uneven surfaces. Multicomponent exercise programs—which combine progressive balance training, strengthening, and gait training—are the most effective intervention. Research shows these programs can reduce fall risk by 30% to 40%, and in some cases up to 86% when started early.
Your therapist will also assess your home for hazards like loose rugs, poor lighting, or furniture placement that increases risk. You’ll practice real-world movements—getting up from a chair, walking on different surfaces, recovering if you start to lose your balance. The goal is to make your body more stable and your reactions faster, so even if you stumble, you don’t fall.
Physical therapy focuses on improving your movement—your strength, balance, coordination, and mobility. If you’re having trouble walking, getting up from a chair, or moving without pain, that’s physical therapy. Occupational therapy focuses on helping you perform daily activities—dressing, bathing, cooking, or using your hands for tasks like buttoning a shirt or opening a jar.
There’s overlap, and many patients benefit from both. For example, if you’ve had a stroke, you might work with a physical therapist to regain your ability to walk and an occupational therapist to regain your ability to feed yourself or write. If you’ve had a hip replacement, physical therapy helps you walk again, while occupational therapy helps you get in and out of the shower safely.
We provide both services in your home, and your treatment plan can include whichever type of therapy you need. We’re not trying to upsell you on services you don’t need—we’re just making sure you get the right support for your specific situation.
It depends on the severity of your condition, your overall health, and how consistently you do your exercises. Most post-surgery rehabilitation programs run anywhere from four to twelve weeks, with sessions two to three times per week. Stroke rehabilitation and neurological rehabilitation often take longer—sometimes several months—because you’re retraining your brain and body to work together again.
What matters more than the timeline is the progress. Some patients regain function quickly. Others need more time. Your physical therapist will set measurable goals with you at the start—like walking without a walker, climbing stairs, or regaining enough strength to live independently—and adjust your treatment plan as you improve.
You’re not locked into a set number of sessions. If you’re progressing faster than expected, we’ll reduce frequency. If you’re struggling, we’ll modify the approach. The goal is to get you to a point where you don’t need us anymore, not to keep you in therapy longer than necessary.
That’s exactly why in-home physical therapy exists. If you’re recovering from surgery, dealing with severe joint pain, or at high risk of falling, getting to a clinic two or three times a week isn’t just inconvenient—it’s often unsafe.
We bring the physical therapist to you. We treat you in your living room, bedroom, or wherever makes sense based on your mobility and the type of therapy you need. We bring any equipment required for your exercises, and we design your treatment plan around the space and furniture you actually use every day.
In-home therapy also lets your therapist see the real challenges you’re facing. If you’re struggling to get out of your specific chair or navigate your hallway, we can address that directly instead of guessing what your home looks like. For many patients in East Islip—especially older adults or those without reliable transportation—this is the only realistic way to get consistent, effective care.
Your first session is an evaluation. A licensed physical therapist will come to your home, introduce themselves, and spend about an hour assessing your condition. They’ll ask about your medical history, current symptoms, and what you’re hoping to achieve—whether that’s walking without pain, preventing falls, or recovering from surgery.
Then they’ll watch you move. They’ll assess your balance, strength, flexibility, range of motion, and gait. If you’re dealing with joint pain or injury, they’ll test the affected area. If you’ve had a stroke, they’ll evaluate your coordination and neurological function. This isn’t uncomfortable—it’s just a way to understand where you’re starting from.
At the end of the evaluation, your therapist will explain what they found, outline a treatment plan, and answer any questions. You’ll usually start some light exercises during that first visit, but the main goal is to establish a baseline and make sure you understand what’s ahead. From there, your regular sessions will focus on the actual work—building strength, improving balance, reducing pain, and hitting the goals you set together.
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