Physical Therapy Services in NYC
Physical Therapists in New York, NY
Physical therapy is known to assist with various issues that affect your body’s ability to operate at its full capacity in your everyday activities.
Whether you have a sports-related injury, a disability, a posture problem, or you just want to develop better overall mobility and flexibility, the benefits of physical therapy can significantly improve your quality of life by giving your body better physical function.
Our center, Paspa Physical Therapy located in Manhattan, NY, is your go-to place to find a competent group of professional physical therapists. Our fitness facilities and qualified staff provide the ideal atmosphere to jump-start your rehabilitation journey and develop improved health. So give us a call today and let us help build your personalized program.
What is Physical Therapy?
Physical Therapy, or PT, is the assisted rehabilitation and treatment of patients with injuries, disease, disability, and other mobility impairments through exercises, hands-on therapy, heat treatments, and other physical methods.
Why choose Paspa PT?
When you choose Paspa PT, you get to work closely with movement experts called physical therapists who provide practical training to make you aware of your dysfunctional or altered movement patterns.
In addition, we are often allied with orthopedists, sports medicine, neurologists, rheumatologists, endocrinologists, podiatrists, primary care MDs, physiatrists, and gerontologists, among other health professionals.
Doing so allows us to help you take a proactive approach to manage pain, avoid surgery, increase fitness, assist with surgery recovery, and improve your quality of life. As an orthopedic/sports medicine PT practice working with all orthopedic conditions, we work with surgical and non-surgical patients.
What is our facility like, and what Physical Therapy services do we offer?
Our facility features a full gym and private treatment rooms that enable our physical therapists to provide you with hands-on care. Our staff includes qualified professionals who have taken a state licensure exam and have a physical therapy degree, among other additional qualifications.
We work with people of different ages, from early teens to seniors residing in nursing homes or other private practices. We offer a variety of services to cater to your needs. Some of the services we provide at Paspa Physical Therapy are:
- Pre-season conditioning for sports such as tennis, golf, skiing
- Running analysis
- Kinesio taping
- BFR – Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
- Return to sport testing
- Home exercise program
- Manual Techniques
What are the common conditions that our physical therapists can help with?
Our physical therapists can help with several common conditions at Paspa Physical Therapy. These conditions include the following listed below.
- Ankle sprains
- Frozen shoulders
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Tendonitis
- Postural conditioning
"I have been going to Paspa Physical Therapy for several weeks now, after my ACL surgery and couldn’t be happier. The entire staff is super friendly and professional from the receptionist to the physical therapists."
Is there a difference between a Physical Therapist, Massage Therapists, and Chiropractors?
Yes, there is a great difference between a physical therapist, a massage therapist, and a chiropractor. PTs do much more than just massage and manipulation. They have a greater scope of practice than many other health practitioners.
Our movement experts first evaluate your needs in detail by taking into account your symptoms and the different contributing factors and implementing a customized treatment program to treat and address each specific need.
What happens during a Physical Therapy evaluation?
The evaluation phase will allow us to get acquainted with your health history and have a physical therapist evaluate your posture, gait, balance, range of motion, and strength. Your physical therapist might also perform tests such as palpation to assess specific muscle groups, painful areas, soft tissue mobility, or facial mobility.
The information obtained during this assessment phase will allow your physical therapist to analyze your symptoms and understand why you might be in pain and how to initiate an individualized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs.
What does a Physical Therapy treatment program include?
The evaluation phase will allow us to get acquainted with your health history as well as have a physical therapist evaluate your posture, gait, balance, range of motion, and strength. Your physical therapist might also perform tests such as palpation to assess specific muscle groups.
The information obtained during this assessment phase will allow your physical therapist to analyze your symptoms and understand why you might be in pain and how to initiate an individualized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs.
The treatment phase will assist you with educating yourself on how to manage pain, improve physical function and fitness, and take charge of your recovery by implementing the home exercises and stretching program provided for you by our physical therapists.
After the first visit, we aim to give a comprehensive yet straightforward at-home program. This comprehensive at-home program will assist you with the following.
- Avoiding aggravating your injury
- Avoiding pain
- Building on your progress between visits
What kinds of techniques or approaches can I expect in my treatment program?
Here at Paspa Physical Therapy, we are experts in palpation and manual skills, assessing swelling, loss of muscle length and flexibility, poor muscle tone, and many other soft tissue problems using our hands. A “hands-on” approach can loosen a tight muscle, increase circulation, and improve joint mobility. Some of the other treatments that we do include manual therapies such as the ones listed below.
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Joint mobilization
- Myofascial release
- Massage
- Other release techniques that relieve tension and pain
We use a range of techniques to treat patients. Some of the methods we might employ include the following listed below.
- Kinesio Tape
- McConnell Tape
- Running and sports assessment using video analysis software
- Ultrasound
- Electrical stimulation
- Laser therapy
- The unique AlterG anti-gravity treadmill
- Strengthening Program
What are the benefits of PT sessions with Paspa PT?
There are a variety of benefits of PT sessions at Paspa Physical Therapy. The primary goal of our Physical Therapists is to treat their patients using non-invasive techniques that help them heal and recover, and get them back to full function in daily living and sports activities. Some of the benefits that result are listed below.
- Restore function in your body
- Reduce pain in targeted areas
- Avoid surgery through preventative treatment
- Improve strength and overall body fitness
- Changes in your posture
Physical therapists use many “tools” to treat their patients. For more information on treatment, see “Your First Visit” in the Patient Center.
How long does it take for physical therapy to work?
The duration of recovery depends on the type of injury. For example, an ankle sprain can take between 4 to 6 weeks to recover when undergoing therapy. Your physical therapist can evaluate how you are healing and provide you with feedback.
Take charge of your physical health
Take charge of your physical health and enjoy the benefits of our services. Our physical therapists are available to with your schedule here at Paspa PT clinic and make home visits.
In conclusion
Your journey to better physical health through PT does not have to be complicated. When you choose physical therapy, your physical therapist will be there to guide you through the following three simple steps.
- Evaluate your physical health
- Initiate the appropriate therapy techniques
- Give you a follow-up home therapy program
Book an Appointment
Book an appointment with us at Paspa Physical Therapy in Manhattan, New York, for a consultation and customized program to cater to your specific needs.