Please note: physical therapy services are on hold until further notice.
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.
Please review the list of the most common conditions we treat and the educational services we provide. If you would like to make an appointment for a physical therapy consultation, or have any questions, please email us at physical.therapy@brooklynfreeclinic.org or complete the form “Request an Appointment” form here.
Therapists
Physical therapy consultations are provided by student volunteers from SUNY Downstate’s Doctoral Physical Therapy Program under supervision of a faculty member who is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy and Herdman certified in vestibular rehabilitation.
Treatments
Neurological - Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis. Parkinson’s Disease, Balance Disorders, Gait Disorders, Frequent Falls
Orthopedic - Frozen Shoulder, Disc Herniation, Patellofemoral Pain, Plantar Fascitis, Post-Fracture Rehabilitation
Post-Surgical - Rotator Cuff Repair, Arthroscopic Surgery, Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Amputations
Vestibular - Dizziness, Vertigo, Labyrinthitis, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Hypofunction, Motion Sensitivity
Educational Services
We offer a wide range of educational services, including diabetic foot care education & sensation testing, pre-prosthetic management of amputations education, prosthetic evaluation and training, fall risk assessment, and gait & ambulation training. We also provide home exercise prescriptions.