Physical Therapy
Get back to living with personalized physical therapy in Garden City and Hauppauge. Our rehabilitation team helps patients rebuild strength, restore mobility and return to the activities they enjoy.
Physical Therapy in Garden City and Hauppauge, NY
Are you experiencing chronic pain after an accident, sports injury, surgery or long-term medical condition? Ongoing discomfort can make it difficult to work, exercise and complete everyday activities. You do not have to struggle alone. A personalized physical therapy and rehabilitation plan may help you move more comfortably and regain function.
Physical therapy is an important part of recovery after traumatic accidents, sports injuries and surgical procedures. Treatment may help restore strength, flexibility, balance and mobility while supporting the healing process. Corrective exercises can also retrain movement patterns and reduce stress on injured joints, muscles and surrounding tissues.
Our pain and rehabilitation specialists work with each patient to develop a customized treatment plan based on the diagnosis, symptoms, physical limitations and personal goals. Physical therapy may also be combined with pain management, medication management, injections or another appropriate treatment.
Physical therapy evaluations are available through our Garden City office, serving Nassau County, and our Hauppauge office, serving Suffolk County.
Partners in Treating Your Pain and Helping You Recover
Physical therapy is designed to address more than pain alone. Your treatment plan may focus on improving movement, rebuilding strength and helping you safely return to work, recreation and daily life. Important parts of rehabilitation may include:
A personalized evaluation: Your therapist or medical provider will assess pain, strength, flexibility, balance, posture, range of motion and functional limitations before developing a treatment plan.
Therapeutic exercise: Guided exercises may strengthen weakened muscles, improve endurance and restore safer movement patterns. The program is adjusted as your abilities and symptoms change.
Mobility and flexibility training: Stretching, joint movement and other techniques may help improve range of motion and make daily activities more manageable.
Recovery after an injury or procedure: Rehabilitation may be recommended following a workplace injury, motor vehicle accident, sports injury, joint problem or surgery. Learn more about the conditions we treat.
Pain-management strategies: Patients may learn safer ways to move, pace activities, improve body mechanics and reduce strain during work, exercise and household tasks.
An ongoing home program: Following prescribed exercises outside of appointments is often an important part of recovery. Your care team will explain which exercises are appropriate and how often they should be performed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Physical Therapy
What is physical therapy?
Physical therapy is a rehabilitation approach that uses evaluation, therapeutic exercise, movement training and other techniques to help reduce pain, restore mobility and improve physical function.
What conditions can physical therapy help treat?
Physical therapy may be used for back or neck pain, joint problems, sports injuries, work injuries, accident-related injuries, balance problems, muscle weakness and recovery after certain surgeries or medical procedures.
What happens during the first physical therapy appointment?
The first visit commonly includes a review of symptoms and medical history, followed by an assessment of strength, flexibility, balance, posture, range of motion and functional limitations. A personalized treatment plan is then developed.
Does physical therapy hurt?
Some exercises or movements may cause temporary soreness, especially when weakened or injured areas are being rehabilitated. Treatment should not cause severe or unexpected pain. Tell your therapist about any concerning symptoms.
How long does a physical therapy session take?
Session length varies according to the treatment plan and services performed. Many appointments last approximately 30 to 60 minutes, but your care team will explain what to expect.
How often will I need physical therapy?
Visit frequency depends on the diagnosis, severity of symptoms, rehabilitation goals and response to treatment. Some patients attend several times per week initially, while others need a different schedule.
How long does it take to see results from physical therapy?
Recovery time varies. Some patients notice improvement after a few visits, while chronic or complex conditions may require a longer course of care. Consistency with appointments and the prescribed home program can affect progress.
Do I need to perform exercises at home?
A home exercise program is often an important part of treatment. Your therapist will explain which exercises are safe, how to perform them and how frequently they should be completed.
Does insurance cover physical therapy?
Many insurance plans cover medically necessary physical therapy, but visit limits, copays, referrals and authorization rules vary. Contact your insurer to verify benefits and review our patient resources before your appointment.
Where can I receive physical therapy on Long Island?
MK Spine & Joint Rehab provides physical therapy and rehabilitation care through our Garden City office, serving Nassau County, and our Hauppauge office, serving Suffolk County. Both locations welcome patients from throughout Long Island.