You stop planning your day around what hurts. That’s the difference between managing pain and actually fixing the problem.
Most people come to us after months of hoping things would improve on their own. Maybe you’ve tried rest, ice, over-the-counter solutions. But the pain keeps coming back, or worse, it’s limiting what you can do. Walking to the mailbox shouldn’t be a calculated risk. Getting out of a chair shouldn’t require a strategy.
When physical therapy works the way it should, you notice it in the small things first. You sleep through the night. You pick up your grandkid without wincing. You walk through the grocery store without needing to lean on the cart. These aren’t minor wins. This is your independence coming back.
Woodbury has one of the fastest-growing senior populations on Long Island, and with that comes a real need for fall prevention and balance training that actually sticks. We see it every day. People who’ve had a close call, or worse, a real fall, and now they’re scared to move. Our job is to rebuild that confidence through gait training, therapeutic exercise, and strength work that’s specific to how you move in your actual life.
We’ve been treating patients across Long Island for years, with locations in Smithtown and Speonk, and now serving Woodbury and the surrounding Nassau County area. Every therapist on our team is DPT-licensed, which means they’ve completed doctoral-level training in movement science, injury rehabilitation, and neuromuscular re-education.
We’re not a revolving door of assistants and aides. When you come here, you work with an actual physical therapist who builds your treatment plan and adjusts it as you progress. That consistency matters, especially when you’re recovering from a stroke, managing chronic joint pain, or rehabbing after surgery.
Woodbury’s demographics skew older, and that’s exactly the population we specialize in. We understand the specific concerns that come with aging—balance issues, fall risk, decreased strength, neurological changes. But we also treat younger adults dealing with sports injuries, repetitive strain, and post-surgical recovery. If it affects how you move, we treat it.
Your first visit is an evaluation. We assess your range of motion, strength, balance, pain levels, and functional limitations. This isn’t a quick screening. It’s a full movement assessment that tells us what’s actually wrong and what’s compensating for it.
From there, we build a treatment plan. That plan might include manual therapy to improve joint mobility, therapeutic exercise to rebuild strength, balance and proprioceptive training to prevent falls, or neuromuscular re-education if you’re recovering from a stroke or neurological condition. Every session is hands-on. You’re not handed a sheet of exercises and left alone in a corner.
Most patients come twice a week to start. As you improve, we space out sessions and give you a home program to maintain your progress. The goal is always to get you functional and keep you that way. We also offer in-home physical therapy for patients who have mobility limitations or prefer the convenience of treatment at home. Same quality care, just in your own space.
If you’ve had surgery, we coordinate with your surgeon to make sure we’re following the right protocol. If you’re dealing with chronic pain, we look at movement patterns, posture, and muscle imbalances that might be feeding the problem. Everything we do is based on where you are right now and where you need to be.
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We treat stroke rehabilitation and neurological conditions that affect movement and coordination. That includes working with patients who’ve lost function on one side of their body, have difficulty with balance, or are relearning basic motor skills. This type of therapy requires patience and expertise. It’s not fast, but it’s effective when done right.
Fall prevention is a major focus here in Woodbury. Nearly 20% of adults over 65 experience a fall each year, and the fear of falling again often keeps people from moving at all. We use balance training, gait training, and resistance exercises to rebuild stability and confidence. You’ll work on real-world scenarios—stepping over obstacles, walking on uneven surfaces, recovering if you start to lose your balance.
Joint pain treatment covers everything from arthritis to tendonitis to post-surgical rehab. We use manual therapy techniques to restore mobility, combined with strengthening exercises that support the joint long-term. If you’ve been told you need surgery, physical therapy might be worth trying first. In many cases, we can reduce pain and improve function enough that surgery becomes unnecessary.
For pre and post surgery rehabilitation, we help you go into surgery stronger and recover faster afterward. Whether it’s a knee replacement, rotator cuff repair, or spinal surgery, we follow evidence-based protocols that are proven to improve outcomes. We also provide occupational rehabilitation for people returning to work after an injury, and injury rehabilitation for acute strains, sprains, and trauma.
Most people notice some improvement within two to three weeks if they’re consistent with sessions and home exercises. That doesn’t mean you’re fully recovered, but you should feel less pain, move a little easier, or regain some function you’d lost.
The timeline depends on what we’re treating. A simple muscle strain might resolve in four to six weeks. A stroke recovery or joint replacement could take several months. Chronic conditions like arthritis don’t go away, but we can significantly reduce pain and improve how you move within that same timeframe.
If you’re not seeing any progress after a few weeks, that’s a red flag. It either means the diagnosis was wrong, the treatment needs to be adjusted, or there’s something else going on that needs medical attention. We track your progress at every session and make changes when needed. You shouldn’t be spinning your wheels.
Most private insurance plans cover physical therapy, and we accept the majority of them. That includes Medicare, which is important given Woodbury’s aging population. Coverage typically includes a set number of visits per year, though that varies by plan.
We verify your benefits before you start so there are no surprises. Some plans require a referral from your doctor, others don’t. Some have a copay, others cover it fully after your deductible. We’ll walk you through what your plan covers and what your out-of-pocket cost will be.
If you don’t have insurance or your plan doesn’t cover enough visits, we offer self-pay options. The cost per session is transparent, and we can work with you on a schedule that fits your budget. The goal is to get you the care you need without financial stress adding to the problem.
In New York, you can see a physical therapist without a referral for up to 10 visits or 30 days, whichever comes first. After that, you’ll need a referral if you want to continue treatment and have it covered by insurance.
That said, if your insurance requires a referral from the start, you’ll need one before your first visit. We recommend calling your insurance company or checking with us when you schedule. We can tell you right away whether your plan requires it.
If you’re dealing with something serious—like a recent injury, post-surgical recovery, or neurological symptoms—it’s often a good idea to see your doctor first anyway. They can rule out anything that needs medical intervention before physical therapy starts. But for general aches, pains, stiffness, or mobility issues, you can come straight to us.
Physical therapy focuses on improving movement, strength, balance, and pain. We work on how your body moves—walking, standing, lifting, bending. If you’re recovering from an injury, surgery, or stroke, or if you’re dealing with chronic pain or fall risk, that’s physical therapy.
Occupational therapy focuses on helping you perform daily tasks—getting dressed, cooking, bathing, writing, using a computer. It’s more about fine motor skills and adapting your environment so you can live independently. If a stroke affected your ability to use your hand, occupational therapy would help you relearn those skills.
There’s overlap, especially in neurological rehabilitation. Some patients benefit from both. We work closely with occupational therapists when needed and can refer you if we think it would help. But if your main issue is pain, weakness, balance, or mobility, physical therapy is the right starting point.
In many cases, yes. Studies show that physical therapy can be just as effective as surgery for certain conditions, including meniscus tears, rotator cuff issues, spinal stenosis, and osteoarthritis. It’s not a guarantee, but it’s worth trying before you commit to a procedure.
Surgery always comes with risks—infection, anesthesia complications, longer recovery times. Physical therapy is non-invasive. If it works, you’ve avoided all of that. If it doesn’t, surgery is still an option, and you’ll be stronger going into it, which improves your outcome.
Your doctor should be recommending physical therapy first unless your condition is severe or unstable. If they’re not, ask why. Get a second opinion if you need to. We’ve worked with plenty of patients who were told they needed surgery, tried physical therapy instead, and never ended up needing the operation. It’s not about avoiding surgery at all costs. It’s about making sure it’s actually necessary.
Yes. In-home physical therapy is available for patients who have difficulty getting to our clinic due to mobility limitations, transportation issues, or post-surgical restrictions. You get the same quality care, just in the comfort of your own home.
This is especially helpful for stroke patients, people recovering from hip or knee replacements, or older adults who are at risk of falling and don’t feel safe leaving the house. We bring the equipment we need and tailor the treatment to your home environment. That actually has advantages—we can assess how you move in your own space and address specific challenges like stairs, narrow hallways, or bathroom safety.
In-home visits are typically covered by Medicare and many private insurance plans, as long as you meet the criteria for homebound status. We handle all the paperwork and coordinate with your doctor to make sure everything is set up correctly. If you’re not sure whether you qualify, call us. We’ll walk you through it.
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