If getting to appointments feels harder than the therapy itself, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why we bring physical therapy to your home in Stewart Manor.
You get one-on-one treatment from a licensed physical therapist who understands what it takes to rebuild strength, improve balance, and reduce fall risk. No waiting rooms. No rushing. Just focused care in the place where you’re most comfortable.
Most of our patients are dealing with mobility limitations, recovering from surgery or stroke, or managing chronic joint pain that makes leaving home difficult. The goal isn’t just pain relief—it’s getting you back to doing what matters. Walking without fear. Moving through your day with confidence. Staying in your own home safely.
Medicare covers our services when you meet eligibility requirements. We handle the paperwork and work directly with your doctor to create a treatment plan that fits your needs and your schedule.
We’ve been providing physical therapy and occupational therapy across Long Island since 2010. We’re not a national chain—we’re local therapists who know Stewart Manor and Nassau County, and we’ve built our reputation on showing up and doing the work right.
Our team includes licensed physical therapists with specialized training in geriatric care, fall prevention, and neurological rehabilitation. We’re members of the American Physical Therapy Association, and we maintain strict standards for patient data security and professional practice.
Stewart Manor has one of the highest concentrations of residents over 60 in Nassau County. We built our in-home therapy model specifically for people in this community who need quality care but can’t easily travel to a clinic. You’re not an appointment slot to us—you’re someone’s parent, grandparent, or neighbor who deserves to be treated with respect and skill.
First, we verify your Medicare coverage and get a referral from your doctor. This usually takes a day or two. Once approved, we schedule your initial evaluation at a time that works for you—mornings, afternoons, whatever fits your routine.
During that first visit, your physical therapist conducts a full assessment in your home. They’ll evaluate your mobility, balance, strength, and any pain or limitations you’re experiencing. Then they’ll create a personalized treatment plan with specific goals—whether that’s walking without a cane, reducing fall risk, or regaining strength after surgery.
Treatment typically happens two to three times per week, depending on your needs. Each session lasts about 45 minutes to an hour. Your therapist brings any equipment needed for therapeutic exercise, gait training, or balance work. Most patients average around seven to eight visits for musculoskeletal issues, though stroke rehabilitation or neurological conditions may require more.
You’ll see progress tracked at every visit. Your therapist adjusts the plan based on how you’re responding, and they communicate directly with your doctor throughout the process. When you’ve hit your goals and can safely manage on your own, we complete a discharge plan to help you maintain your progress.
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We treat the conditions that most commonly affect older adults in Stewart Manor and Nassau County. Fall prevention and balance training are huge focuses—falls are the leading cause of injury for people over 65, and nearly 75% of adults over 70 have balance issues that put them at risk.
Our physical therapists provide gait training to improve how you walk, therapeutic exercise to rebuild strength, and resistance training to support joint stability. If you’re recovering from a stroke, we offer neurological rehabilitation that targets coordination, movement patterns, and functional mobility. For joint pain—whether it’s arthritis, a past injury, or post-surgery recovery—we use hands-on techniques and targeted exercises to reduce discomfort and restore range of motion.
We also handle pre and post-surgery rehabilitation, injury recovery, and neuromuscular re-education for conditions like Parkinson’s or neuropathy. If you need occupational therapy to regain independence with daily tasks like dressing, cooking, or bathing, we provide that too—often in coordination with physical therapy for a complete approach.
Every treatment plan is one-on-one. You’re not splitting your therapist’s attention with other patients. And because we’re in your home, we can assess real-world challenges—like navigating your stairs, getting in and out of your shower, or moving safely through your kitchen—and address them directly.
Yes, Medicare Part B covers in-home physical therapy when it’s medically necessary and ordered by your doctor. You need to be homebound, which means leaving home requires considerable effort due to illness, injury, or disability.
Medicare typically covers 80% of the approved amount after you’ve met your Part B deductible. You’re responsible for the remaining 20%, though supplemental insurance often covers that portion. We verify your coverage before starting treatment and handle all billing directly with Medicare.
To qualify as homebound, you don’t have to be bedridden—you just need to have a condition that makes leaving home difficult and taxing. If you’re using a walker, wheelchair, or cane and can’t safely drive or take transportation to appointments, you likely meet the criteria. We’ll work with your doctor to document medical necessity and ensure everything is properly authorized before your first visit.
Most patients notice some improvement within two to three weeks, but the timeline depends on your condition and how consistently you follow the treatment plan. Research shows that about 79% of physical therapy patients report significant pain reduction, and success rates typically range from 68% to 72%.
For something like recovering from a knee replacement, you might need eight to twelve weeks of therapy to regain full function. Balance training and fall prevention programs often show measurable improvements in stability within four to six weeks. Stroke rehabilitation takes longer—neurological recovery can continue for months, and patients average around eleven visits but may need ongoing therapy depending on severity.
Your physical therapist will set realistic goals during your initial evaluation and track progress at every session. Some gains happen quickly, like reduced pain or improved range of motion. Others, like rebuilding strength or retraining movement patterns after a neurological injury, take more time. The key is consistency—patients who stick with their home exercise program between visits tend to recover faster and maintain results longer.
Physical therapy focuses on improving mobility, strength, balance, and pain management. Your physical therapist works on how you move—walking, standing, climbing stairs, transferring from bed to chair. The goal is restoring physical function and reducing fall risk.
Occupational therapy focuses on helping you perform daily activities independently. Your occupational therapist works on tasks like getting dressed, preparing meals, bathing, and using the bathroom safely. They also address fine motor skills, cognitive function, and adaptive strategies to make your home environment safer and more accessible.
A lot of patients benefit from both, especially after a stroke or major surgery. For example, if you’ve had a hip replacement, physical therapy gets you walking again with proper gait and strength. Occupational therapy makes sure you can safely get in and out of the shower, put on your shoes, and navigate your home without risk. We coordinate both services when needed, so you’re getting complete care that addresses every aspect of your recovery and independence.
Yes—evidence-based balance training and fall prevention programs significantly reduce fall risk in older adults. More than one-third of adults over 65 experience falls each year, and falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in this age group. But targeted physical therapy can change those odds.
Your physical therapist assesses your specific fall risk factors during the initial evaluation—things like weak leg muscles, poor balance, gait abnormalities, or environmental hazards in your home. Then they design a program that addresses those exact issues. This usually includes balance and proprioceptive training to improve stability, strength exercises to support your joints and muscles, and gait training to correct walking patterns that increase fall risk.
We also teach you how to recover if you do start to lose your balance, and we assess your home for hazards like loose rugs, poor lighting, or furniture placement that creates obstacles. Studies show that structured fall prevention programs can reduce fall rates by nearly 30% in high-risk populations. It’s not just about avoiding injury—it’s about giving you the confidence to move through your home and your life without constant fear of falling.
Your first visit is an evaluation, not a full treatment session, though your therapist may do some light therapeutic exercise depending on your condition. The appointment usually lasts about an hour.
Your physical therapist will start by reviewing your medical history, current medications, and the specific issues that brought you to therapy—whether that’s pain, limited mobility, balance problems, or recovery from surgery or stroke. Then they’ll conduct a physical assessment, which includes testing your strength, range of motion, balance, and how you move through basic tasks like standing, walking, and sitting down.
They’ll also evaluate your home environment, looking for fall hazards or obstacles that could interfere with your safety or recovery. Based on everything they observe, they’ll create a personalized treatment plan with clear goals and an estimated timeline. You’ll discuss how often you’ll meet, what each session will involve, and what you need to do between visits to support your progress. By the end of that first appointment, you should have a solid understanding of what’s wrong, what the plan is to fix it, and what realistic outcomes look like for your situation.
Yes, you need a physician’s order to receive physical therapy that’s covered by Medicare. Your doctor has to evaluate your condition, determine that physical therapy is medically necessary, and provide a referral that outlines your diagnosis and treatment needs.
If you don’t currently have a referral, we can coordinate with your primary care physician or specialist to obtain one. This process usually takes one to two days. Your doctor will need to document that you’re homebound and that skilled physical therapy services are required to improve your condition or prevent further decline.
Once we have the referral, we verify your Medicare coverage and schedule your initial evaluation. The referral is valid for a specific number of visits or a set time period, depending on what your doctor authorizes. If you need additional therapy beyond the initial referral, your physical therapist will communicate with your doctor to request an extension based on your progress and ongoing needs. We handle all of this coordination, so you don’t have to manage paperwork or make extra calls—we just need your permission to communicate with your healthcare team.
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