Services

Aquatic Therapy
 Aquatic Exercise Therapy (AET) is the union of aquatic exercise and physical therapy. It is a comprehensive therapeutic approach that uses aquatic exercises to aid in the rehabilitation of various conditions. An integrated program consisting of aquatic and land-based exercises can achieve goals of physical therapy sooner than land-based exercise alone. AET is one of the only treatments that can increase range of motion without the compression of weight bearing and can encourage patient confidence; thus helping to speed patient recovery.TOP

Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
 Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy are a major focus of work at our facility. The program's goal is to help the patient regain strength, endurance and flexibility. Achieving these goals will enable patients to return to their athletic activities with improved health and fitness. Prevention is an integral part of all our programs. Unique to the center are objective testing procedures including Cybex isokinetics, functional capacity evaluations and sports specific analysis. TOP

Women's Services, Pelvic Pain and Incontinence
 Many people are surprised to find that problems like urinary and/or fecal incontinence pelvic floor dysfunction are common. In fact, about 25 percent of all adults suffer from one or more of these conditions during their lifetime. There is really no need to feel embarrassed or hopeless. With the appropriate medical assistance, there is a very good chance that any of these situations can either be improved or cured. This treatment program includes state-of-the-art therapy that works in conjunction with medicinal and/or surgical intervention. While not a replacement for surgery or medication, the incontinence and pelvic floor program offers a safe and inexpensive alternative.TOP

Pediatric Physical Therapy
 Pediatric physical therapy focuses on helping to improve or restore motor functions, decrease postural deviations and help a child achieve maximum level of performance in activities of daily living in the home, school, as well as socially. Our goals are to help the child improve strength, gross motor skills, range of motion, balance and coordination and to achieve age-appropriate developmental activities. TOP

Fitness for Kids
 Overuse injuries in children are too common in our younger population. Prevention and sports specific fitness programs are now offered at Metropolitan Physical Therapy/Metro Comprehensive Physical and Aquatic Therapy.TOP

Vestibular Rehabilitation
 Our services have been expanded to include vestibular rehabilitation and sensory integration. Our licensed physical therapists are able to objectively measure the individual's sensory organization and processes, visual deficits and balance dysfunction. TOP

The treatment and evaluation procedures are invaluable to the following vestibular system disorders: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Nystagmus (BPPN) or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Perilymph Fistula, Vestibular Neuronitis or Vestibular Labrynthitis and Meniere's Disease. TOP

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia,
Arthritis and Geriatric Physical Therapy
Recent advances in techniques, equipment and treatments have proven that older patients can improve the efficiency of their musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems. A carefully planned and supervised program of physical therapy including exercise, movement therapy, swimming, aquatic therapy and aerobic training may be utilized to improve balance and stability and may also help prevent future injuries.TOP

TMJ & Craniofacial Pain Management Program
 A variety of physical therapy techniques including cervical and mandibular exercises, postural training, soft tissue and joint mobilization, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound treatments can assist patients in regaining harmony of the jaw and the cervical musculature. Temporomandibular joint disorders respond well to a combination of modalities that include physical therapy, education, Neck and Back School, pool therapy, biofeedback, relaxation therapy and stress management techniques.TOP

Oncological Physical Therapy
 For patients diagnosed with cancer, we provide physical therapy and support services that can be of invaluable assistance in learning to manage pain, regain mobility, strength, endurance, independence of movement and to recapture a sense of well being and comfort. Physical therapy, exercise classes, pool therapy and education all work together. The staff provides experienced and sensitive care for individuals in the Oncological Physical Therapy program.TOP

Neck and Back School
 Each day, millions of Americans are inhibited from daily tasks because of neck and back pain. Neck and Back School provides and educational and functional rehabilitative program to help alleviate and manage pain, increase the understanding of proper neck and back care and help return patients to satisfying lives.TOP

Work Conditioning
 We offer a complete Work Conditioning program for spinal and chronic pain patients. Our emphasis is on postural instruction, proper lifting and transferring techniques. We offer programs including: Functional Capacity Evaluation and Job Specific Activities. These programs are designed to prevent future injuries or possible recurrences, while providing patients a controlled environment in which they achieve the fitness level needed to return to full activity and work.TOP

Neck and Back School, pre-employment screening and functional capacity evaluations proved to be effective as demonstrated while working with Newsday, LIRR, and Hess Oil Corporations.