You’re not looking for someone to tell you what hurts. You already know. What you need is someone who can actually reduce that pain and get you moving again without the hassle of driving to appointments you don’t have the energy for.
That’s what in-home physical therapy does. A licensed therapist comes to you, evaluates what’s limiting your movement, and builds a treatment plan that fits your space and your goals. No waiting rooms. No transportation stress. Just focused, one-on-one care where you’re most comfortable.
Most patients see a 40-50% reduction in pain intensity after four to six weeks of consistent therapy. That’s not a miracle—it’s what happens when someone with the right training shows up regularly, adjusts your plan as you progress, and teaches you exercises that actually work for your body. You start doing things again. Walking without fear. Playing with grandkids. Sleeping through the night.
We’ve been providing physical therapy and occupational therapy to Long Island residents for over a decade. We work with people who need care at home—whether that’s because of mobility limitations, fall risk, post-surgery recovery, or simply because getting to a clinic isn’t realistic right now.
Great Neck Plaza has a median age of 49 and a well-insured population, but Medicare still doesn’t cover transportation to appointments. That gap leaves a lot of people stuck. We fill it by bringing licensed therapists directly to your door with services that Medicare covers.
Our team includes professionals trained in fall prevention, balance training, gait training, stroke rehabilitation, and neurological rehabilitation. We also manage therapy services through affiliated centers like Physical Therapy Associates of Smithtown and Speonk Physical Therapy, giving you access to a network that’s been built on trust, transparency, and results.
First, we verify your Medicare coverage and schedule an initial evaluation at your home. A licensed physical therapist shows up, assesses your pain, mobility, balance, and any functional limitations, then explains what’s causing the problem and what we can do about it.
From there, we build a personalized treatment plan. That might include therapeutic exercise, resistance and strength training, balance and proprioceptive training, gait training, or neuromuscular re-education depending on what your body needs. Each session is one-on-one, typically lasting 45-60 minutes, and we adjust the plan as you improve.
We also teach your family members how to supervise exercises between visits so progress doesn’t stall. You’re not just getting treatment—you’re learning how to manage your own recovery. Most people complete their plan in 6-12 weeks, though that timeline shifts based on your condition and goals. By the end, you should have less pain, better movement, and the confidence to keep going on your own.
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Every plan starts with a full evaluation of your movement, strength, balance, and pain levels. From there, your therapist tailors treatment to your specific condition—whether that’s joint pain, post-surgery rehabilitation, stroke recovery, or fall prevention.
Fall prevention is especially critical in Great Neck Plaza, where 27.6% of older adults nationally experience falls each year. We use evidence-based multifactorial interventions that can reduce fall risk by 25%, including balance exercises, gait training, and home safety assessments. That’s not just about avoiding injury—it’s about keeping your independence.
You’ll also get therapeutic exercise programs designed to rebuild strength and endurance, resistance training to support joints and muscles, and neuromuscular re-education to retrain movement patterns that have been compromised by injury or neurological conditions. If you’re recovering from surgery, we guide you through pre and post surgery rehabilitation to speed healing and prevent complications.
All of this happens in your home, on your schedule, with a professional who shows up consistently and adjusts your care as you progress. Medicare covers outpatient physical therapy services when they’re medically necessary, and we handle the billing and documentation so you don’t have to.
Yes. Medicare Part B covers outpatient physical therapy services when they’re medically necessary and provided by a licensed therapist. That includes therapy delivered in your home if you’re homebound or have difficulty getting to a clinic.
The key is medical necessity. Your doctor needs to refer you, and the therapy has to be part of a treatment plan aimed at improving a specific condition—like recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or reducing fall risk. Medicare doesn’t cover maintenance therapy, but it does cover care that’s actively improving your function.
We’re certified by Medicare and handle all the verification, billing, and documentation. You won’t need to figure out coverage on your own. We confirm eligibility before your first visit and keep you updated if anything changes during treatment.
Most people see meaningful improvement in 4-6 weeks if they’re consistent with their sessions and home exercises. That’s when pain levels typically drop by 40-50% and movement starts feeling easier. Full recovery can take 6-12 weeks depending on your condition.
The timeline shifts based on what you’re treating. Post-surgery rehabilitation might take longer because your body needs time to heal. Fall prevention and balance training can show results faster because you’re building strength and coordination, not waiting for tissue to repair. Stroke rehabilitation and neurological conditions often require more time and a phased approach.
What matters most is consistency. Skipping sessions or ignoring home exercises will slow progress. Your therapist adjusts the plan as you improve, so the work gets harder as you get stronger. That’s how you go from managing pain to actually getting rid of it.
We treat joint pain, arthritis, post-surgical recovery, stroke rehabilitation, neurological conditions, fall risk, balance disorders, gait abnormalities, and general mobility limitations. If something is keeping you from moving the way you used to, there’s a good chance physical therapy can help.
Fall prevention is one of our most requested services in Great Neck Plaza. Falls cost over $50 billion a year nationally and cause nearly 39,000 deaths. We use balance and proprioceptive training, gait training, and strength exercises to reduce your risk by up to 25%. That’s backed by updated 2024 guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
We also treat people recovering from hip or knee replacement, spinal surgery, or fractures. Occupational therapy is available if you need help with daily activities like dressing, bathing, or cooking. Neurological rehabilitation covers stroke recovery, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other conditions that affect movement and coordination.
The treatment is the same. The location is different. In-home therapy gives you one-on-one attention in your own space, which is especially useful if you have trouble leaving the house, don’t have reliable transportation, or feel more comfortable at home.
Clinic-based therapy can offer more equipment—things like treadmills, parallel bars, or resistance machines. But most of what you need for effective therapy can be done at home with minimal equipment. Your therapist brings resistance bands, balance tools, and other portable gear. We also use your environment to your advantage, like practicing stairs if you have them or working on getting in and out of your own furniture.
For people in Great Neck Plaza dealing with mobility issues, Medicare gaps in transportation coverage, or fall risk, in-home therapy removes barriers that keep you from getting care. You don’t have to choose between your safety and your recovery.
If pain or limited movement is stopping you from doing normal activities for more than a few days, you probably need physical therapy. Rest helps with acute injuries, but it doesn’t rebuild strength, fix movement patterns, or address the root cause of chronic pain.
Physical therapy is especially important if you’re dealing with balance problems, frequent falls, difficulty walking, joint stiffness, or pain that gets worse with activity. These aren’t things that go away on their own. They get worse without intervention because your body compensates in ways that create new problems.
You also need therapy if you’re recovering from surgery or a stroke, managing a neurological condition, or trying to avoid another injury. Every dollar spent on preventive physical therapy saves four dollars in future healthcare costs, mostly by reducing hospital readmissions and emergency visits. That’s not a sales pitch—it’s data from the American Physical Therapy Association.
Your first visit is an evaluation. The therapist asks about your medical history, current symptoms, and what you’re hoping to achieve. Then they assess your movement—how you walk, your balance, your range of motion, and where you’re feeling pain or weakness.
This usually takes 45-60 minutes. You’ll do some basic movements so the therapist can see what’s limited and what’s working fine. They’ll also check your home environment for fall risks or obstacles that could interfere with your recovery. By the end, you’ll have a clear treatment plan with specific goals and a schedule for follow-up visits.
You don’t need to prepare anything special. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Have a list of your current medications ready. If you have any recent imaging or medical records related to your condition, keep those handy. The therapist will explain everything as they go and answer any questions before they leave.
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