PERSONALIZED CARE IN NEW YORK

Physical therapy in Manhattan, Queens & Great Neck

Build a rehabilitation plan around the movements that matter to you. Our physical therapists assess symptoms, strength, mobility and everyday function, with appointments in Midtown Manhattan, Forest Hills, Queens and Great Neck.

Available at: Midtown Manhattan · Forest Hills, Queens · Great Neck, Long Island

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SERVICE & LOCAL APPOINTMENTS

Physical therapy & rehabilitation in Manhattan, Queens & Great Neck

Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy or PT, focuses on movement, strength and everyday function. A physical therapist can discuss rehabilitation goals and an individual assessment. Explore the service guide before choosing an appointment.

Physical therapy & rehabilitation in Midtown Manhattan 10016

425 5th Avenue, Office Unit 4A, New York, NY 10016

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Physical therapy & rehabilitation in Forest Hills, Queens 11375

116-21 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375

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Physical therapy & rehabilitation in Great Neck, Long Island 11021

38 S Station Plaza, Great Neck, NY 11021

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This service can be requested at all three offices; confirm the individual practitioner and schedule before your visit.

Conditions and everyday goals for physical therapy

Physical therapy addresses movement and function affected by injury, surgery or ongoing musculoskeletal concerns. Goals may include more comfortable walking, improved joint movement, strength, balance and a return to work or recreation. MedlinePlus describes rehabilitation as care that helps people regain, maintain or improve abilities needed for daily life.

Your plan may combine guided stretching and strengthening, manual soft-tissue techniques, movement education and home exercises. Heat or cold, ultrasound or electrical stimulation may be included when appropriate to the assessment. Progress is reviewed through function and your response rather than through a fixed number of visits.

Physical therapy and acupuncture can be considered together when they address different parts of an agreed care plan. PT remains focused on movement assessment, exercise and functional goals; acupuncture is a separate service with its own consultation. The team can coordinate relevant information and appointment arrangements without treating the two as interchangeable.

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Start with how you move

Your assessment considers symptoms, medical history, strength, mobility, balance and the activities you want to return to. These findings guide the priorities of an individual rehabilitation plan.

The examination connects the area of concern with functional tasks. A movement that is difficult at home, at work or during exercise can provide a useful starting point for treatment.

How rehabilitation builds capacity

Therapeutic exercise gradually develops the strength, mobility or endurance needed for a task. Movement practice also helps refine coordination and balance. The level of challenge is adapted to your starting ability and stage of recovery.

Manual techniques, education and other appropriate approaches can support the program. Home practice carries selected movements into everyday life, helping treatment extend beyond the appointment.

Goals and progression

Progress can be measured through range of movement, strength, walking, stairs or another meaningful activity. Exercises and the pace of progression are reviewed as your abilities change.

After surgery or a significant injury, rehabilitation respects restrictions from the treating clinician. Recovery varies, so the plan is reviewed rather than tied to a fixed number of visits.

PEOPLE BEHIND YOUR CARE

Meet your care team.

Explore professional backgrounds, languages and actual appointment locations, then choose the office that works for you.

Physical therapy

Enrick (Jules) Rosales

DPT

English · Cebuano · Filipino

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Forest Hills, Queens Office

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Physical therapy · Acupuncture

Wei (Sean) Li

DPT, LAc

English · Mandarin Chinese · Korean

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Great Neck Office

Meet Wei

Physical therapy

Congrong Zhang

DPT

English · Chinese

Appointment enquiries

Manhattan Office

Meet Congrong

Where this service is available

Physical therapy & rehabilitation is available at our Midtown Manhattan, Forest Hills in Queens and Great Neck on Long Island offices. Contact your preferred office to confirm the practitioner and appointment.

Find the office that fits your area

Midtown Manhattan, New York City：Our Midtown Manhattan office is an option for patients around Bryant Park, Murray Hill, the Garment District, Herald Square and Koreatown. Appointments take place at the office address shown below.

Forest Hills, Queens, New York City：Our Forest Hills, Queens office is an option for patients in Rego Park, Kew Gardens, Briarwood and Kew Gardens Hills. Appointments take place at the office address shown below.

Great Neck, Long Island：Our Great Neck, Long Island office is an option for patients in Great Neck Plaza, Great Neck Estates and Manhasset, as well as Little Neck, Douglaston and Bayside in Queens. Garden City is a wider Nassau County travel option. Appointments take place at the office address shown below.

Insurance and appointments

Send your insurance information before booking so the office can check benefits for your service, practitioner and location.

Insurers, information to send & benefit verification

We accept many plans from BCBS, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Aetna and Cigna, as well as plans administered by Meritain Health. Participation and benefits vary by your exact plan, service, practitioner and office.

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Aetna
Cigna
Meritain Health

Send your insurance information before booking.

If using insurance, please text photos of the front and back of your card, your full name and date of birth (DOB), and the policyholder’s name and DOB if different. We’ll check your benefits and get back to you before your visit.

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Coverage details, employer plans & NYSHIP

Ask us to confirm network participation, deductibles, copays or coinsurance, visit limits, referral or authorization requirements and any expected out-of-pocket cost. Benefit verification is not a guarantee of payment. Massage benefits can differ from acupuncture or physical therapy benefits.

Employer and NYSHIP plan enquiries

Some employer-sponsored plans offered through Chase, Point72, Bank of America, Soros Fund Management may include acupuncture or physical therapy benefits. NYSHIP’s Empire Plan may also include benefits. Ask us to check your current individual plan before booking; an employer or plan name alone does not establish coverage.

Logos identify insurers or administrators and do not guarantee in-network status or coverage. The BCBS image currently shows Anthem branding; your specific BCBS company and network must be checked.

Preparing for your first visit

Wear clothing that allows comfortable movement and bring relevant medical records, referral information and instructions from your surgeon or clinician. Recent operations, new symptoms and current activity restrictions are reviewed before exercise.

Research & potential benefits.

Exercise-based rehabilitation can help some people with persistent low-back pain improve pain and everyday function. Assessment helps translate this research into goals and an appropriate treatment plan.

Exercise therapy for chronic low back pain
2021 · Cochrane systematic review
Exercise probably reduced pain compared with no treatment, usual care or placebo for adults with chronic nonspecific low-back pain. Functional improvements were smaller on average. Findings concern exercise programs, not every technique used in physical therapy.
Exercise treatment effect modifiers in persistent low back pain: an individual participant data meta-analysis of 3514 participants from 27 randomised controlled trials
2020 · Individual-participant-data meta-analysis
Exercise reduced pain on average compared with no treatment or usual care in persistent nonspecific low-back pain. The work also examines differences between patient groups; an individual plan still requires assessment.
Rehabilitation
MedlinePlus patient information
MedlinePlus explains how rehabilitation, including physical therapy, can help people maintain or regain abilities used in daily life. This is an overview of rehabilitation goals and care, not a trial of a specific exercise or clinic.

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Common questions.

What can a physical therapy visit include?

Depending on the assessment, a plan can include exercise, movement training, balance work, manual techniques and education.

How is progress reviewed?

Your therapist reviews symptoms, movement and the activities that matter to you, adjusting the plan as your capacity develops.

What happens at my first physical therapy visit?

Your therapist reviews your symptoms, health history and goals, then assesses relevant movement, strength and function. The findings guide treatment, home exercises and the review of progress.

Will I have exercises to do at home?

Home practice may include selected stretches, strengthening or movement exercises. Your therapist explains the technique and frequency and updates the plan as your abilities change.

Can physical therapy help after an injury or surgery?

Rehabilitation can address movement and daily function after injury or surgery. Your therapist follows the relevant medical restrictions and adapts the plan to the stage of recovery.

How long should I allow for my first visit?

Allow approximately 75 minutes for an initial acupuncture or physical therapy appointment. This is the initial appointment length, not the duration of every treatment or a combined visit. Confirm follow-up times and any additional same-day services with your chosen office.

Can acupuncture, physical therapy and massage be arranged on the same day?

Yes. The team can arrange these services on the same day, with the combination and sequence based on your symptoms and individual assessments. Contact your chosen office before booking to coordinate the separate appointment types, practitioners, total time and insurance or self-pay arrangements.

How do I confirm self-pay fees before booking?

Your chosen office can provide the current quote for your initial or follow-up appointment and each planned service. Confirm the total if you are arranging more than one service. Insurance benefits and any out-of-pocket costs must be checked for the specific service and practitioner.

Looking for physiotherapy or a physical therapist near you?

Physical therapy, also called physiotherapy, starts with an assessment of movement, strength and everyday goals. Our physical therapists offer appointments in Midtown Manhattan, Forest Hills in Queens and Great Neck on Long Island. Ask your chosen office about rehabilitation appointments, therapist availability, referrals and insurance.

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How do I confirm physical therapy & rehabilitation fees, insurance and appointments?

Contact your preferred office and name the specific service and practitioner. Ask about the fee, session length and any insurance arrangements for that appointment and your individual plan before booking.

How should I prepare for a first appointment?

Tell the office what you want to discuss and confirm the service, practitioner, address and time. Ask which information to bring and whether that particular appointment has preparation instructions.

What related questions can I read about?

These guides can help you prepare for a consultation. The appropriate service depends on individual assessment.