CNY Physical Therapy & Aquatic Centers

Are you planning on undergoing joint replacement surgery? We offer both pre- and post-operative programs that combine education and exercise to ensure that this transition goes as smoothly as possible.

No matter your circumstances, physical therapy has shown to be highly effective in helping patients regain most of the mobility in joints while achieving flexibility and acquiring better balance and coordination as well.

A boxer's fracture is usually a break in one of the bones in your hand, usually the fourth or fifth metacarpal. If you have this type of fracture, you will most likely been in a cast or splint for 4 to 6 weeks. Our therapist will help improve your grip and finger strength to help your hand function properly. Hopefully after about 10 to 12 weeks, you hand should function normally.

Why is physical therapy so effective? Because each physical therapy program is designed specifically for each patient - and crafted to address each patient's unique needs for recovery and restoration of flexibility, strength and movement.

Did you know that ultrasounds can be highly effective in treating conditions such as acute lower back pain? By allowing sound waves to penetrate into the soft tissues, this treatment works well both in relieving pain and enhancing tissue healing.

If you have an injured foot or hand, our physical therapist can use their hands to manually move your foot or hand to help improve your mobility. This technique is great to also find out if you have any more pain and can help us figure out how long it will be until you are able to move your foot or hand on your own.

When it comes to back pain issues, active physical therapy is highly recommended to rehabilitate the spine. We will design for you a program that includes stretching, strengthening, and low-impact aerobic conditioning.

Massage can make a big difference in the way you feel if you have joint and nerve pain brought on by pregnancy. In addition to reducing nerve pain, massage sessions can help with sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome.

One in five Americans is currently disabled in some form, and the number is expected to rise as baby boomers continue to age. That means more of them are finding the need for physical therapy.

Maintaining and improving the mobility of the body is the primary objective of physical therapy. The physical therapist applies various treatment methods to achieve these goals.

Slipping on icy surfaces during the winter months can cause embarrassing falls and serious injuries. Seeking physical therapy can help get you back up and moving around after a fall.

Some physical therapists like to prescribe a form of aquatic therapy to their patients. This allows the patient to complete necessary exercises without putting as much strain on joints.

If you have pain after starting your running or walking program, don't ignore it. Use ice, and rest right away. If you ignore the pain, it could lead to a chronic condition. Treat blisters right away, too.