Physical Therapy
At Vitality Health New York, our licensed and certified physical therapists are knowledgeable in the latest advanced physical therapy protocols to provide you with individualized custom treatment tailored to fit your particular needs.
Whether you are recovering from a competitive sports injury, overworked muscles, or in need of post-surgical therapy, our physical therapist will help get you out of pain quickly. Physical therapists also help with chronic pain and fatigue suffered from long hours spent in an office environment. Our team is here to help you return to all your daily activities so you can be free of pain.
Our physical therapists improve mobility and functional ability, assisting you with a quick return to all your activities. This is accomplished by using a patient's history and physical examination to arrive at a diagnosis and establish an effective management and treatment plan.
Conditions We Treat
- Post-surgical rehabilitation, including ACL and rotator cuff recovery
- Sports and overuse injuries, such as tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and shin splints
- Knee conditions, including runner's knee and chondromalacia patella
- Foot and heel pain, including plantar fasciitis
- Chronic back, neck, and joint pain, including pain from long hours at a desk
- General loss of mobility or function following injury
Physical therapy is often combined with chiropractic care as part of one coordinated treatment plan.
What to Expect From Your Treatment Plan
Your first visit starts with a thorough history and physical examination so we can arrive at an accurate diagnosis, rather than a one-size-fits-all routine. From there, your treatment plan may include guided therapeutic exercise and stretching to rebuild strength and flexibility, hands-on manual therapy, and modalities such as heat, cold, or electrical stimulation to help manage pain along the way. Physical Therapists can help minimize loss of mobility before it occurs, and our physical therapist also helps you by developing fitness and wellness programs for a healthy and more active lifestyle.
Progress with physical therapy is often gradual rather than immediate. Consistency with your program is what drives lasting results. At Vitality Health New York, our physical therapist works alongside a board-certified medical doctor, chiropractor and acupuncturist to provide you with a comprehensive and effective treatment plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to start physical therapy? In New York, you can typically begin physical therapy evaluation directly; we'll let you know if your specific plan or condition requires a referral.
How long until I see results? It varies by condition, but improvement is usually gradual and builds with consistent participation in your program rather than appearing overnight.
Can physical therapy help me avoid surgery? For many musculoskeletal conditions, physical therapy is an appropriate first step, and some patients improve enough to avoid or delay surgery. We'll be upfront with you if your condition looks like it needs a surgical referral instead.
Is physical therapy only for injuries? No, we also see patients for chronic pain, general mobility loss, and prevention-focused fitness and wellness programs.
We offer you an integrated team approach designed to get you out of pain quickly and bring you to recovery and optimal well-being so you can return to your activities pain-free and without re-injury.
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