Physical Therapy in Brooklyn, New York

Physical therapists are frequently sought for a variety of reasons such as:

• Impaired functioning due to pain or unseen injury
• Sharp or lingering pain
• Injury or physical trauma
• Prevent injury or disability 
• Ineffective pain medication
• Rehabilitation after surgery or injury

If you are considering surgery, our physical therapist can meet with you to evaluate your current health condition and surgical options, and then develop a detailed “battle plan” that includes both pre- and post-operative rehabilitation options for you. To ensure that you have enough time to complete the essential pre-operative preparations, you should schedule your surgery at least several weeks in advance. Strength and flexibility training may play a significant role in your pre-hab regimen.

You should begin your post-operative physical therapy program as soon as possible after your operation, assuming that it is within reason.

In most cases, advanced diagnostic testing such as an X-ray or an MRI are not required before beginning physical therapy. If your discomfort or impaired functioning developed gradually or for no obvious reason, these tests are unlikely to be necessary straight away, and physical therapy is a safe option.

Physical therapists in New York State have been authorized to treat patients without a referral for at least 30 days, and at most 10 appointments, starting in 2006. In New York, licensed physical therapists are required to have at least three years of experience and a valid PT license.

It is possible that physical therapy will be the most cost-effective kind of treatment because it is a non-invasive, drug-free method of relieving pain and restoring function.

One of the key aims for many patients is to achieve pain alleviation. Healing treatments, such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and/or heat or cold therapy, are widely used. Sometimes movement gives relief from discomfort. These exercises are beneficial for both relieving pain and regaining range of motion, strength, and endurance.

It is necessary in some circumstances to employ unpleasant physical therapy approaches. 

A wide array of strategies will be used to help maximize your therapy goals. It is critical that you inform your therapist about the level of discomfort, the rate at which it appears, and the amount of time it lasts. This type of information is critical for the therapist to change the treatment plan because it is the only way to know the difference between various treatments.

In all fifty states, some type of direct access is available. A competent therapist will almost always recommend that you see your doctor if you aren’t making significant progress within 30 days.

Physical therapy is a safe and cost-effective first step, and can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

Appointments and treatment therapies last for about an hour and a half on average.

Wear loose-fitting clothing so that the treatment area can be accessible. It is therefore a good idea to wear shorts if you have knee problems. When it comes to your shoulder, a tank top is a smart choice, and when it comes to your lower back, wear something loose-fitting to give us the freedom to carefully examine you.