Rehabilitation

Outpatient Physical Therapy

Improving Mobility & Restoring Comfort

Physical therapists are experts in the way the human body moves. They use a variety of techniques to help you improve mobility, relieve pain, and restore function. At NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, our physical therapists are knowledgeable in treating a wide range of conditions using the latest technologies and proven treatments to help you get back to moving comfortably.

Who We Treat

Today, many balance disorders and musculoskeletal or neurological conditions (such a stroke) may be treated with outpatient physical therapy. Our physical therapists design personalized plans of care to treat people with:

• Amputations
• Neck pain
• Joint pain
• Low back pain
• Lymphedema
• Neurological disorders
• Joint replacement surgery, ACL (knee) surgery, rotator cuff repairs (shoulder surgery), and arthroscopic joint surgery
• Tendon injuries
• Upper and lower body injuries and pain
• Vertigo and dizziness, through vestibular therapy

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Sports Medicine Rehabilitation

Our physical therapists treat athletes and non-athletes using manual therapy and mechanical treatments to relieve pain and improve strength, flexibility, and conditioning. Sports medicine can enhance your performance and help prevent future injuries. We care for people with:

• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee tears
• Concussion
• Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS)
• Labral tears in the hip or shoulder
• Meniscus injuries in the knees
• Muscle sprains and strains
• Overuse injuries
• Patella-femoral syndrome
• Plantar fasciitis
• Recent surgery for a sports-related injury
• Rotator cuff tendonitis and tears
• Runner’s knee

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Neurological Rehabilitation

The neurological rehabilitation program at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens offers occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech pathology and swallowing therapy in one centralized location for people who have suffered a stroke or another neurological disorder. We are the only major hospital system offering neurological rehabilitation in the borough of Queens. Our dedicated specialists work with each patient to develop a specific plan of care to fully maximize a patient’s function and independence. We provide neurological rehabilitation for people with:

• Neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome)
• Neuromuscular diseases (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), muscular dystrophy)
• Spinal cord injuries
• Stroke
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Tracheostomy/ventilator dependence
• Vestibular disorders (balance and coordination)

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Why Choose Us

When you come to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens for physical therapy, you’ll receive a comprehensive initial assessment and tailored home exercises to boost your recovery. Our dedicated staff works with you to develop a course of care to help you return to work, set guidelines for recreational activities, and improve your daily life. Give us a call to schedule a consultation so you can start feeling and moving better.