Physical Therapy Services
Physical Therapy
Examination, diagnosis and hands-on treatment to restore mobility and function.
Physical Therapy
Here at Feel Good Physical Therapy, we specialize in assisting our patients through physical therapy.
Physical therapy rehabilitation uses mechanical force and movement to improve mobility, function, and even quality of life through examination, diagnosis, prognosis, and physical intervention.
Our physical therapists are trained and licensed to examine, evaluate, diagnose, and treat impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities in patients.
There are many reasons patients come to us for physical therapy. One of the main reasons is because they have been hurt in an automobile accident and need additional attention in order to get their bodies back to feeling normal. Other people hurt their bodies in sports or work and need assistance to feel better again.
Our entire staff is dedicated to helping you feel better. Our compassionate and educated physical therapists will work with you every step of the way. Results of an injury can vary from person to person, so it is important to speak with our wonderful staff to see how we can help you. Our number one goal is to help you feel better.
If you have any questions regarding physical therapy, contact us today at (718) 714-6995.
How This Works
What physical therapy treatment involves
Physical therapy is a licensed healthcare profession built around movement. Rather than treating a painful spot in isolation, a physical therapist examines how your joints, muscles and nerves are working together, forms a diagnosis of the movement problem behind your symptoms, and then treats it with hands-on techniques and a specific exercise programme.
A session generally has two halves. The first is hands-on: your therapist works directly on the tissue and joints that the examination flagged. The second is active: you are guided through movements that load and retrain the area, so that the change made by hand has something to hold on to. What you are shown in the room becomes the programme you continue at home between visits.
What to Expect
Your visits, step by step
A one-on-one evaluation
Your first visit is an examination rather than a treatment production line. Your therapist takes your history — what happened, what makes it worse, what you need to get back to — then assesses movement, strength, joint range and the way you load the area, to establish where the symptoms are actually coming from.
Hands-on treatment
Treatment begins once there is something to treat. Depending on what the examination found, that may be soft tissue work, joint mobilisation, stretching or one of the specialty treatments offered here, chosen for your presentation rather than applied by default.
A programme you take home
You leave with specific exercises and, where it is relevant, changes to how you sit, lift, train or work. These are demonstrated in the room and adjusted if they do not feel right, so you are not guessing at home.
Review and progression
At follow-up visits your therapist re-checks the same measures taken at the evaluation and changes the plan against what they show. Exercises get harder, easier, or replaced. Nothing stays static just because it was written down on day one.
Benefits
What physical therapy treatment is used for
- Used to address pain, stiffness and limited range of motion following injury, surgery or long-term overuse.
- Used to address loss of strength, balance and coordination that follows a period of not moving normally.
- Applied to the mechanics behind a recurring problem, not only the area where the pain is felt.
- Provides a structured, supervised alternative for people who would prefer to try conservative care before considering more invasive options.
- Gives you a home programme, so care continues between appointments rather than only in the room.
Results of an injury vary from person to person. What is appropriate for you is decided at your evaluation — call (718) 714-6995 and we can talk it through.
Common Questions
Physical Therapy FAQs
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
It depends on your insurance plan and your circumstances — some plans require a physician referral for physical therapy and some do not. Call the office on (718) 714-6995 before your first visit and we will check what your plan requires so there are no surprises.
Is physical therapy covered by insurance?
We accept major insurance providers, and coverage varies by plan. Call us before your first visit and we will verify your benefits, explain what your plan covers and tell you what to bring.
What should I wear and what should I bring?
Wear clothing you can move in and that gives access to the area being treated — shorts for a knee or hip, a vest or loose t-shirt for a shoulder or the spine. Bring your insurance card, any imaging or reports you have, and your completed intake forms. Call ahead and we will send the forms so you can fill them in at home.
How many visits will I need?
There is no standard number. It depends on what the evaluation finds, how long the problem has been there, and what you need to get back to. Your therapist will talk through a plan with you after the examination and review it as you go.
How do I book an appointment?
By phone on (718) 714-6995, or through the contact form on this site — there is no online booking system. The office is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
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