If you’ve fallen before, you already know the fear that comes after. That hesitation before you stand up. The second-guessing every step. The worry that keeps you from doing things you used to do without thinking.
Falling once doubles your chance of falling again. But that’s not inevitable. Physical therapy for balance works because it addresses the actual reasons you’re at risk—weak legs, poor coordination, environmental hazards, and the confidence you’ve lost.
Our fall prevention program brings licensed therapists to your North Haven home to assess your specific risks and build a plan around your needs. You’ll work on strength training, balance exercises for seniors, gait improvements, and home safety modifications. Everything is one-on-one, covered by Medicare, and focused on keeping you stable and independent.
You don’t need to white-knuckle your way through another day wondering if you’ll fall. You need a plan that actually reduces the risk.
We’ve been serving North Haven and the surrounding Long Island communities for over 14 years. We specialize in home-based physical therapy because we know that getting to a clinic isn’t always realistic—and honestly, your home is where the real work happens anyway.
Our therapists are licensed, Medicare-certified, and trained in Otago fall prevention protocols. That means evidence-based programs, not guesswork. We treat you like family because that’s how we operate, and we manage every detail—from insurance billing to appointment scheduling—so you can focus on getting stronger.
North Haven residents face the same challenges as the rest of Nassau County, where 88% of injury hospitalizations for adults over 65 are fall-related. We’re here because those numbers matter, and because preventing falls at home is one of the most effective ways to stay out of the hospital and out of a nursing home.
First, we verify your Medicare or insurance coverage. Most of our patients pay little to nothing out of pocket, and we handle the paperwork.
Next, a licensed physical therapist comes to your home in North Haven for a full fall risk assessment. They’ll evaluate your strength, balance, coordination, and mobility. They’ll also walk through your home to identify hazards—loose rugs, poor lighting, tricky stairs, anything that increases your risk.
From there, we build a personalized plan. That usually includes senior balance exercises, strength training for your legs and core, gait training to improve how you walk, and specific strategies to help you move more confidently. We also educate you and your family on how to make your home safer and what to do if you feel unsteady.
Sessions happen in your home, one-on-one with your therapist. No waiting rooms. No distractions. Just focused care that’s designed around your goals and your schedule. As you get stronger and more stable, we adjust the plan. When you’re ready, we transition you to a maintenance routine you can keep up on your own.
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Our fall prevention therapy includes a comprehensive fall risk assessment, personalized balance exercises for seniors, strength training targeting your legs and core, and gait training to improve how you walk and turn. You’ll also receive a home safety evaluation where we identify and help you address environmental risks.
We provide education for you and your family on fall prevention strategies, safe movement techniques, and what to watch for as you age. Every session is one-on-one in your North Haven home, so you’re getting full attention from a licensed therapist who knows your history and your goals.
Because we’re Medicare-certified and accept most commercial insurances, the program is affordable. We also coordinate with your doctor to make sure everyone’s on the same page about your care.
North Haven’s aging population faces the same statistics as the rest of Long Island—1 in 4 older adults fall every year, and up to 95% of hip fractures are caused by falls. Our program is built to address those risks head-on with proven interventions that actually work.
Yes. Medicare Part B covers physical therapy for fall prevention when it’s medically necessary and prescribed by your doctor. That means if you’ve fallen recently, you’re at high risk of falling, or you have balance or mobility issues, you likely qualify.
We accept Medicare and handle all the billing and paperwork. Most patients pay little to nothing out of pocket, depending on whether they’ve met their deductible. We’ll verify your coverage before your first visit so there are no surprises.
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan or commercial insurance, we accept most of those as well. The key is that the therapy has to be reasonable and necessary—which, if you’re worried about falling or you’ve already fallen, it almost always is.
The exercises depend on your specific needs, but most programs include a mix of standing balance drills, weight-shifting exercises, single-leg stands, heel-to-toe walking, and controlled movements that challenge your stability. We also incorporate strength training for your legs, hips, and core because weak muscles are one of the biggest fall risk factors.
If you’ve heard of the Otago Exercise Program, that’s one of the evidence-based protocols we use. It’s been proven to reduce falls by up to 35% when done consistently. The exercises start simple and get harder as you improve.
Everything is tailored to where you are right now. If you’re using a walker, we work with that. If you have arthritis or joint pain, we adjust. The goal is to challenge you just enough to build strength and confidence without putting you at risk during the session itself.
Most patients work with us for 6 to 12 weeks, depending on their starting point and goals. Some people need more time, some need less. It’s not a one-size-fits-all timeline.
In the beginning, you might have therapy two or three times a week. As you get stronger and more confident, we space out the sessions and transition you toward independence. The idea is to get you to a place where you can maintain your balance and strength on your own, with exercises you can do at home.
We track your progress throughout the program—measuring your balance, strength, walking speed, and confidence. When you hit your goals and your fall risk is significantly lower, we’ll discharge you with a home exercise plan and clear instructions on how to keep up the work. If you ever need a refresher or your situation changes, we’re here.
Your home is where you actually live, and it’s where most falls happen. When we come to you in North Haven, we can see the real hazards—the stairs you use every day, the bathroom layout, the lighting, the rugs, all of it. We can’t do that in a clinic.
Home therapy also removes the barriers. No transportation issues. No getting dressed and out the door when you’re already unsteady. No waiting rooms or shared equipment. It’s just you and your therapist, working in the environment that matters most.
For a lot of older adults, especially those who are homebound or have mobility limitations, home therapy isn’t just more convenient—it’s the only realistic option. And because it’s personalized and done in your actual living space, the improvements tend to stick better. You’re practicing in the place where you need to be safe.
That fear is real, and it’s one of the most common things we hear. A fear of falling often leads to avoiding activity, which makes you weaker, which actually increases your fall risk. It’s a cycle, and it’s hard to break on your own.
The best thing you can do is get an assessment. A physical therapist can figure out why you’re at risk and give you a clear plan to address it. Sometimes it’s strength. Sometimes it’s balance. Sometimes it’s medication side effects or vision problems. Often it’s a combination.
Once you start working on the actual issues and you see progress—like being able to stand longer, walk more confidently, or move around your home without holding onto everything—the fear starts to fade. It won’t disappear overnight, but it gets manageable. And that’s when you start doing the things you’ve been avoiding. Call us, get evaluated, and let’s build a plan that gives you your confidence back.
Call us or reach out through our website. We’ll ask a few questions about your situation, verify your insurance or Medicare coverage, and schedule your first home visit.
Before the therapist comes out, it helps to have a list of any medications you’re taking, any recent falls or close calls, and any specific concerns you want to address. If you have a doctor’s order for physical therapy, great—if not, we can help coordinate that.
Your first session will be an evaluation. The therapist will assess your strength, balance, and mobility, walk through your home to spot hazards, and talk with you about your goals. From there, we’ll build your personalized fall prevention plan and get started. The whole process is straightforward, and we handle the details so you don’t have to.
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