PHYSICAL THERAPY IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN

The first phase of care is referred to as Relief or Initial Intensive Care. When patients come in they are usually looking for immediate relief of pain or other symptom. This stage  is designed to eliminate or reduce that pain or discomfort through procedures that reduce inflammation, muscle spasms or tissue damage. The goal is to bring patients closer to their normal level of comfort. They can then resume their normal daily activities, but we encourage them to ease into that routine so as to not cause further injury. This can be an extended phase of care which will require additional visits to eliminate or better manage symptoms.

Once you have completed Initial Intensive Care, Rehabilitative Care begins. During this phase of treatment we work to correct any underlying spinal abnormalities or injuries to improve spinal function while strengthening supporting muscles. Ultimately, we’re beginning to reverse the skeletal, muscular and nervous system conditions that people develop over time. At this stage we ask patients to come in less often, but we develop an exercise routine that can be performed at home along with recommendations on how to change daily work habits (such as sitting correctly or stretching often during the day).

The final stage is Maintenance or Wellness Care. Here, we evaluate how you have responded to the previous two stages and design a maintenance plan designed to improve overall health centered around function. We seek, most of all, to prevent the return of the condition(s) the patient was experiencing in the first stage. We recommend patients return to see us every 4-6 months so that any issues are recognized early on and can be dealt with right away.