You shouldn’t have to second-guess every step you take. Whether it’s walking to the mailbox, getting up from a chair, or moving around your own kitchen, you deserve to feel steady.
Falls aren’t just about the physical injury. They change how you see yourself. One fall and suddenly you’re avoiding stairs, skipping social plans, or relying on others for things you used to do on your own.
Physical therapy for balance gives you back what fear takes away. Through personalized senior balance exercises, strength training, and movement strategies built specifically for your body, you rebuild confidence from the ground up. You’re not just preventing the next fall—you’re reclaiming the freedom to move through your day without hesitation.
And it happens at home. No commute, no waiting rooms, no stress about getting there. Just focused, one-on-one care in the place where you actually live.
We’ve been serving Port Jefferson, NY and the surrounding Long Island communities for over a decade. We specialize in in-home therapy for people who have difficulty leaving their home—or who simply want the convenience and comfort of being treated where they live.
Our therapists are trained in evidence-based fall prevention protocols, including the Otago program, which has been shown to reduce fall risk by 30% to 35%. We’re Medicare-certified, which means if you qualify, your therapy is covered.
We’re not a corporate chain. We’re a locally focused practice that treats every patient like family. That means personalized care plans, consistent communication, and therapists who actually listen to what’s going on in your life—not just what’s written on a chart.
It starts with a phone call. We’ll talk through what’s been going on—whether you’ve already fallen, you’re feeling unsteady, or you just want to be proactive. We’ll also verify your Medicare eligibility and answer any questions about coverage.
Next, a licensed physical or occupational therapist comes to your home for a full assessment. We look at your strength, balance, gait, and how you move through your space. We also evaluate your home environment for fall risks—loose rugs, poor lighting, furniture placement, all of it.
From there, we build a custom plan. That might include balance exercises for seniors, strength training, coordination drills, and practical strategies you can use every day. Sessions typically happen one to three times per week, depending on your needs.
Everything is done in your home, at times that work for you. You’re not adjusting your life around therapy—we adjust therapy around your life.
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Every fall prevention program we design is different, because every person is different. But here’s what most plans include: a full fall risk assessment, personalized balancing exercises that match your current ability level, strength training to improve stability and mobility, and gait training to help you walk more confidently.
We also do a home safety evaluation. Small changes—like better lighting, removing tripping hazards, or rearranging furniture—can make a huge difference. We’ll walk through your home with you and point out what matters.
And because falls are often tied to more than just balance, we take a multi-disciplinary approach. That means we consider your medications, your vision, your footwear, and any other health conditions that might be contributing to your risk.
Here’s something worth knowing: Long Island has some of the highest fall rates in New York State. Nassau and Suffolk counties rank 4th and 5th statewide for fall-related incidents among seniors. In Nassau County alone, 88% of injury hospitalizations for adults over 65 are due to falls. You’re not overreacting by taking this seriously—you’re being smart.
Yes, if you meet Medicare’s homebound criteria. That means leaving your home requires considerable effort due to illness, injury, disability, or another medical reason. You don’t have to be completely bedridden—many people qualify even if they can leave occasionally with help.
Medicare Part B covers physical therapy and occupational therapy when it’s medically necessary and prescribed by a doctor. Fall prevention absolutely qualifies, especially if you’ve already fallen or you’re at high risk. We handle the verification process and work directly with Medicare, so you’re not navigating the paperwork alone.
If you’re unsure whether you qualify, just call us. We’ll walk through your situation and let you know where you stand. There’s no charge for that conversation.
Absolutely. Waiting until after a fall is like waiting until after a car accident to wear a seatbelt. Prevention works best when you’re proactive, not reactive.
If you’re feeling unsteady, if you’ve had a close call, or if you’re just noticing that your balance isn’t what it used to be, that’s enough reason to get evaluated. The goal is to stop a fall before it happens, not just recover from one.
And here’s the thing: once you fall, your risk of falling again doubles. So if you’re already thinking about it, trust that instinct. An assessment takes about an hour and gives you a clear picture of where you stand and what you can do about it.
It depends on your starting point and your goals, but most people see meaningful improvement within 6 to 12 weeks. Some need more time, some need less. We’re not working off a cookie-cutter timeline—we’re working off your progress.
Sessions typically happen one to three times per week. Each visit lasts about 45 minutes to an hour. Between sessions, you’ll have exercises to do on your own. Consistency matters more than intensity, especially with balance training.
The good news is that balance exercises work even for adults over 80. Your body can still adapt and improve, no matter how long it’s been since you felt steady. We’ve seen it happen hundreds of times.
We come to you. That’s the biggest difference, and for a lot of people, it’s the only thing that makes therapy possible. If you have trouble driving, if stairs are hard, if leaving the house feels risky—none of that matters here. We meet you where you are.
The other difference is focus. We specialize in fall prevention for older adults. We’re trained in evidence-based protocols like the Otago program, and we understand the unique challenges that come with aging. This isn’t general rehab with a balance exercise tacked on at the end—it’s a targeted program designed specifically to reduce fall risk.
And because we’re working in your home, we can address the real-world factors that contribute to falls. We see your lighting, your flooring, your furniture layout. We help you make changes that actually matter in the space where you spend your time.
Yes, and that’s one of the most important parts of what we do. Fear of falling is just as limiting as the physical risk. It keeps you from moving, and when you stop moving, you get weaker. It’s a cycle that feeds itself.
Physical therapy helps break that cycle by giving you controlled, gradual exposure to movement in a safe environment. You practice the things that make you nervous—stepping over objects, turning quickly, reaching for something—with a therapist right there. Over time, your brain learns that these movements are safe, and the fear starts to fade.
We also teach you how to recover if you do lose your balance. Knowing you can catch yourself, or that you know how to get up if you fall, takes a lot of the anxiety out of the equation. Confidence comes from competence, and competence comes from practice.
Yes. We serve Port Jefferson and dozens of other communities throughout Suffolk County and parts of Nassau County. That includes towns like Setauket, Stony Brook, Mount Sinai, Miller Place, Sound Beach, Rocky Point, Shoreham, and many others along the North Shore and beyond.
If you’re not sure whether we cover your area, just ask. We’ve been serving Long Island since 2010, and our service area is extensive. Even if you’re in a smaller or less central town, there’s a good chance we can reach you.
Our goal is to make fall prevention accessible to anyone who needs it, regardless of where they live. Transportation shouldn’t be the thing that keeps you from getting help.
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