You wake up without that stiffness. You walk without thinking about balance. You play with your kids or grandkids without worrying about re-injury.
That’s what effective physical therapy does. It doesn’t just mask symptoms or give you a sheet of exercises you’ll never do. It rebuilds strength, restores mobility, and gives you back the activities you’ve been avoiding.
Most people who come through our doors in Selden are dealing with chronic joint pain, recovering from surgery, or worried about falling. The average patient sees us about seven times, but that number shifts based on what you’re treating. Musculoskeletal issues typically need around eight visits. Neurological conditions might require closer to eleven.
What matters is this: 79% of people report significant pain reduction after treatment. Nine out of ten say their quality of life improved. And physical therapy can cut the need for opioid medication by 87%, which means you’re not trading one problem for another.
We have deep roots across Long Island, including our affiliated centers in Smithtown and Speonk. We’re not a corporate chain that rotates therapists every few months. We’re a locally focused practice that knows this community.
Selden has a median age just under 40, with a large population of families and active older adults. That means we see everything from sports injuries in younger patients to fall prevention and stroke rehabilitation in aging populations. We’ve built our reputation on understanding what Long Island residents actually need, not what a national protocol says you should get.
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First, you call or book online. No referral needed for most insurances, and same-day appointments are often available. That alone saves you time and frustration.
Your first visit is an evaluation. We assess your pain, mobility, strength, and goals. You tell us what’s not working in your life right now, and we build a treatment plan around that. Not around a template.
From there, you’ll come in for hands-on therapy. That might include therapeutic exercise, strength training, gait training, balance work, or neuromuscular re-education depending on what you need. Each session is one-on-one. You’re not left alone with a resistance band while your therapist juggles three other patients.
We track your progress at every visit. If something’s not working, we adjust. If you’re improving faster than expected, we update the plan. You’re not locked into a rigid schedule that doesn’t match your recovery.
Most patients see us once or twice a week. The goal is always to get you better and get you out. Not to keep you coming back indefinitely.
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We treat the full spectrum of conditions. Joint pain, back pain, neck pain, shoulder issues, knee problems. Pre and post surgery rehabilitation for orthopedic procedures. Injury rehabilitation for sports or accidents. Stroke rehabilitation and neurological conditions that affect movement and balance.
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among older adults, and Selden’s aging population makes fall prevention a priority here. We offer balance and proprioceptive training that can reduce fall risk by 25%. That’s not a small number when you consider what a fall can cost someone in their 60s or 70s.
For active adults and athletes, we provide resistance and strength training designed to get you back to your sport or activity without the fear of re-injury. We also offer occupational therapy and in-home physical therapy for patients who can’t easily travel to our clinic.
You’re not getting a one-size-fits-all approach. If you’re recovering from knee replacement surgery, your plan looks different than someone dealing with chronic lower back pain. If you’re rehabbing a stroke, your treatment is nothing like someone training to prevent falls. We customize everything because your body and your goals are specific to you.
No, you don’t need a referral for most insurance plans. New York allows direct access to physical therapy, which means you can schedule an appointment without seeing your doctor first.
That said, some insurance companies still require a referral for coverage, so it’s worth checking your specific plan. We can help you figure that out when you call. If you do need a referral, we’ll let you know up front so there are no surprises.
The benefit of direct access is speed. You’re not waiting weeks for a doctor’s appointment just to get permission to start treatment. If you’re in pain or recovering from an injury, that time matters. The sooner you start therapy, the better your outcomes tend to be.
It depends on what you’re treating. The average is around seven visits, but that’s just an average. Musculoskeletal issues like joint pain or back pain typically need about eight sessions. Neurological conditions like stroke recovery often require closer to eleven.
Some people improve faster. Others need more time. We assess your progress at every visit and adjust the plan accordingly. If you’re healing ahead of schedule, we’re not going to drag out your treatment. If you’re not improving as expected, we’ll change the approach or refer you to another specialist.
Your insurance coverage also plays a role. Most plans cover a set number of visits per year, and we work within those limits. But the goal is always to get you the results you need in the fewest visits possible. We’re not interested in keeping you on the schedule longer than necessary.
In many cases, yes. Physical therapy can help people avoid surgery, especially for conditions like chronic back pain, knee osteoarthritis, rotator cuff issues, and meniscus tears. It’s not a guarantee, but the research supports it as a legitimate first-line treatment.
If you’re dealing with joint pain or limited mobility, surgery might seem like the only option. But physical therapy can strengthen the muscles around the joint, improve your range of motion, and reduce inflammation. For a lot of people, that’s enough to eliminate the need for an operation.
Even if you do end up needing surgery, going through physical therapy first puts you in better shape for recovery. You’ll heal faster and regain function more quickly if your body is stronger going into the procedure. So it’s not wasted time either way. And given that physical therapy has no surgical risks, no anesthesia, and no recovery downtime, it makes sense to try it first.
Your first visit is an evaluation. It usually lasts about 45 minutes to an hour. We’ll ask about your medical history, your current symptoms, and what activities are being affected by your pain or mobility issues.
Then we’ll do a physical assessment. That includes checking your range of motion, strength, balance, posture, and how you move. We might ask you to walk, bend, reach, or perform specific movements so we can see where the limitations are. It’s not painful, and you’re not expected to do anything that makes your condition worse.
After the evaluation, we’ll explain what we found and outline a treatment plan. We’ll tell you how many visits we think you’ll need, what types of therapy we’ll use, and what your goals should be. You’ll also start some light treatment during that first visit if it makes sense. You’re not just talking for an hour and leaving. We want you to feel like progress started on day one.
Most insurance plans cover physical therapy, but the specifics vary. Some plans cover a set number of visits per year. Others require a copay or coinsurance for each session. A few plans have a deductible you need to meet first.
We accept most major insurance carriers, and we’ll verify your benefits before you start treatment. That way, you know what you’re responsible for paying. If your plan requires a referral, we’ll let you know so you can get that handled before your first visit.
If you don’t have insurance or your plan doesn’t cover physical therapy, we can discuss self-pay options. The cost per session varies depending on the type of treatment, but we’ll give you a clear breakdown up front. No one should skip physical therapy because they’re worried about surprise bills. We make sure you understand the cost before you commit to anything.
Physical therapy focuses on improving your movement, strength, balance, and mobility. It’s about getting your body to function better, whether you’re recovering from surgery, dealing with chronic pain, or rehabbing an injury. Physical therapists work on things like walking, climbing stairs, lifting, and returning to sports or physical activities.
Occupational therapy focuses on helping you perform daily tasks and activities. That might include getting dressed, cooking, bathing, or using tools and technology. Occupational therapists work on fine motor skills, cognitive function, and adapting your environment so you can live more independently.
There’s overlap between the two, and some patients benefit from both. If you’ve had a stroke, for example, you might see a physical therapist to regain your ability to walk and an occupational therapist to relearn how to use your hands for everyday tasks. We offer both services, and we’ll recommend the right type of therapy based on what you’re dealing with and what your goals are.
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