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Physical Therapy comes to the BFC!

posted Oct 9, 2011 11:37 AM by Eric Rosenfeld   [ updated Oct 16, 2011 9:03 PM ]

Physical Therapy consultations and services are now available every Tuesday evening at the BFC. In addition to evaluating and treating a broad range of orthopedic and neurological conditions, we also offer specialized physical therapy consultations for individuals with dizziness, vertigo and vestibular (inner ear) conditions under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist who is Herdman Certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

Physical therapy consultations are provided by student volunteers from SUNY Downstate's Doctoral Physical Therapy Program under supervision of a faculty member from Downstate's Physical Therapy Program who is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy and Herdman certified in vestibular rehabilitation.

                                       What We Do:

                                       In addition to evaluating and treating a broad range of orthopedic and neurological conditions, we                                           also offer specialized physical therapy consultations for individuals with dizziness, vertigo, and vestibular (inner ear) conditions under the supervision of a physical therapist who is Herdman certified in vestibular rehabilitation.

 

The following is a list of the most common conditions we evaluate and treat, and services we provide. However, our expertise is not limited to these conditions. If you would like to make an appointment for a physical therapy consultation, please call (347) 920-8379.

 
Neurological Conditions:
  • Stroke
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Balance Disorders
  • Gait Disorders
  • Frequent Falls


Orthopedic/Musculoskeletal Conditions:

  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Disc Herniation
  • Patellofemoral Pain
  • Plantar Fascitis
  • Post-Fracture Rehabilitation

Post-Surgical Conditions:

  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Total Hip Replacement
  • Total Knee Replacement
  • Amputations



Vestibular Physical Therapy: Evaluation & treatment of dizziness, vertigo, and inner ear disorders:
  • Labyrinthitis
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
  • Vestibular Hypofunction
  • Motion Sensitivity

 Additional Services We Provide:

  • Diabetic foot care education & sensation testing
  • Pre-prosthetic management of amputations
  • Prosthetic evaluation and training
  • Fall risk assessment
  • Gait & ambulation training
  • Home exercise prescription