Physical Therapy Specialist

Health East Medical Alliance

Pain Management & Orthopedics located in Morris Heights and Schuylerville in the Bronx, Brooklyn Heights in Brooklyn, Staten Island in New York, and Freehold, Englewood, and West New York in New Jersey

Physical therapy helps restore function and mobility after an injury or surgery and promotes proper functioning of your bones, joints, and ligaments. At Health East Medical Alliance, the providers can recommend and oversee physical therapy for chronic pain or recovery from an acute injury. The team has several convenient offices in Schuylerville in the Bronx, Morris Heights in the Bronx, Brooklyn Heights in Brooklyn, and Staten Island, New York, and in Freehold, Englewood, and West New York, New Jersey. Call one of the offices today or use the online tool to book your appointment.

Physical Therapy Q & A

What is the purpose of physical therapy?

Physical therapy is an indispensable treatment tool. It helps restore and maintain physical function and mobility, along with helping you avoid future injuries and increasing physical performance.

Physical therapy is customized to your condition to help you achieve the best health results.

Who benefits from physical therapy?

Many conditions benefit from physical therapy. The doctors at Health East Medical Alliance will often recommend it following surgery or for:

Hand problems like trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome
Podiatric problems like plantar fasciitis and ankle instability
Musculoskeletal dysfunction, including back pain
Neurological problems like neuropathy
Orthopedic problems like rotator cuff injury and fractures
Sports injuries, including tendinitis, sprains, and Achilles tendon pain
Work injuries

Your provider at Health East Medical Alliance evaluates your condition and determines if physical therapy is for you. They then set you up with qualified therapists at each office and communicate directly with your therapist to get you the best, most appropriate care.

What are the benefits of physical therapy?

Physical therapy is an essential part of many treatment plans for foot, ankle, wrist, and hand problems, orthopedic needs, spine healing, and chronic pain. When physical therapy is part of your care plan, it helps you:

Avoid surgery or recover more quickly from it
Manage your pain without opioids
Improve your mobility and movement
Recover from injury
Improve balance
Prevent compensatory injuries

Physical therapy helps restore movement and heal injury so you can get back to the activities you enjoy.

What should I expect during physical therapy?

Your physical therapist first gathers information about your illness or injury to determine the best treatment. Depending on your particular condition, they’ll use gentle physical tests to evaluate your:

Strength
Range of motion
Balance
Flexibility
Joint mobility
Pain levels
Overall mobility

Your treatment plan can include joint mobilization exercises, manual therapy like massage, strength training, and mobility training. Your therapist can use heat, ice, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation too.

Schedule an appointment at Health East Medical Alliance to benefit from the experienced physical therapy team. Call the office nearest you or use the online tool to book your visit.