Physical Therapy
in Queens & Brooklyn, NY

Physical therapy may be helpful for a variety of musculoskeletal, mobility, and balance-related concerns. Your treatment plan depends on the cause of your symptoms and how they affect daily life.

Back and Neck Pain, Sciatica, and Herniated Discs

Back or neck pain may be related to muscle strain, joint stiffness, irritation of a nerve, or spinal conditions such as a herniated disc. For symptoms such as sciatica, physical therapy may focus on appropriate movement, strengthening, flexibility, and ways to make everyday activities more comfortable.

Arthritis, Joint Pain, and Hand or Wrist Problems

Arthritis and joint stiffness can make it difficult to reach, walk, bend, or use your hands. Therapy can address mobility, strength, and joint function. Depending on the evaluation, patients with wrist or hand symptoms, including carpal tunnel syndrome, may also benefit from a tailored rehabilitation approach.

Sports, Soft-Tissue, and Overuse Injuries

Sprains, strains, tendon problems, and recurring exercise-related injuries can limit performance and activity. Rehabilitation emphasizes progressive movement, strength, flexibility, and a safe return to the activities you enjoy.

Plantar Fasciitis and Foot Pain

Heel and foot pain can affect walking and standing, particularly after periods of rest. Treatment may include stretching, strengthening, gait assessment, manual techniques, and other appropriate therapies.

Fibromyalgia and Other Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

Persistent pain conditions, including fibromyalgia, may be associated with stiffness, fatigue, and difficulty staying active. An individualized, appropriately paced program can focus on mobility, conditioning, and functional goals while respecting your symptoms and tolerance.

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Physical therapy may be part of recovery after orthopedic and other appropriate procedures. Your therapist can help you rebuild movement and strength in line with your surgeon’s guidance and the stage of healing.

Balance, Gait, and Neurological Movement Concerns

Weakness, changes in walking, and movement difficulties can arise from a range of conditions, including neurological disorders. Gait, balance, and functional exercises may help improve stability and confidence. When appropriate, our physical therapy and neurology teams can coordinate care to determine the next steps.

Dizziness and Vestibular Disorders

Vertigo, dizziness, and unsteadiness sometimes involve the vestibular system. For suitable conditions, vestibular rehabilitation uses targeted exercises to help improve balance, visual stability, and tolerance for movement.

Your physical therapist may combine techniques to address your individual needs. Treatment selection and progression depend on your evaluation, condition, and rehabilitation goals.

Therapeutic Exercise, Stretching, and Functional Training

Personalized exercises help build strength, range of motion, endurance, coordination, and flexibility. Functional training applies these improvements to everyday tasks, work, recreation, or sport.

Manual Therapy, Joint Mobilization, and Traction

Hands-on treatment may include joint mobilization, soft-tissue techniques, massage, and manual traction for selected concerns. These approaches may be paired with exercise to support more comfortable movement.

Gait, Balance, and Vestibular Rehabilitation

Gait and balance training can address walking, stability, and fall-related concerns. Vestibular rehabilitation uses specialized exercises for certain causes of dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance.

Electrical Stimulation and Therapeutic Ultrasound

These modalities may be used as supporting components of a rehabilitation plan for selected muscle, pain, or soft-tissue concerns when clinically appropriate.

Cold Laser, Light Therapy, and Shock Wave Therapy

Advanced Medical Care offers light-based treatments and noninvasive shock wave therapy. Depending on the diagnosis, these may be considered for certain persistent musculoskeletal or tendon problems, including plantar fasciitis.

Additional Treatment Options

Paraffin therapy may be used for selected painful or stiff joints, while acupuncture may be incorporated into care when appropriate and available. Your team can explain which options, if any, suit your condition.

Consider a physical therapy evaluation if you are experiencing any of the following:

• Pain or stiffness that persists, keeps returning, or interferes with routine activities.
• Difficulty walking, climbing stairs, reaching, exercising, or moving as comfortably as before.
• Weakness or reduced mobility after an injury, an illness, surgery, or a period of inactivity.
• Balance problems, dizziness, or unsteadiness that affects confidence or daily functioning.
• A sports or overuse problem that repeatedly limits your ability to stay active.

You do not need to wait for symptoms to become severe. An evaluation can help determine whether physical therapy is appropriate and what type of care may be most useful.

Individualized rehabilitation — Your care begins with an assessment of your symptoms, movement, daily activities, and goals, with treatment adjusted as you progress.

Two convenient locations — Physical therapy is available in Forest Hills, Queens, and Brighton Beach, Brooklyn.

Multiple treatment options — Your care plan may draw on exercise, hands-on techniques, balance training, vestibular rehabilitation, and selected therapeutic modalities.

Neurology and other specialties under one roof — Advanced Medical Care also offers neurology, cardiology, and sleep medicine services, helping support coordinated evaluation when a patient has needs across specialties.

Focus on practical recovery — Treatment aims to improve the movements and abilities that matter most in daily life, work, and recreation.

Not always. New York allows qualified physical therapists to provide a limited period of treatment without a referral, up to 10 visits or 30 days, whichever comes first. However, insurance plans may require a referral or prior authorization for coverage, and office procedures may differ. Call us before scheduling to confirm the requirements for your visit.