General Practitioners

• Arthritis
• Primary Care
  You have the freedom to choose your own physical therapist. New York State allows you to go directly to a physical therapist without getting a physician's referral first. Keep in mind that your insurance policy may require a visit to the primary care physician first or may limit your access to preferred providers only. Some health care providers refer patients to physical therapy practices that they have a financial interest in.

Neurologists

• Multiple Sclerosis

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  For many patients, one of the primary objectives is pain relief. This is frequently accomplished with hands-on techniques, modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and /or heat or cold therapy. Movement often provides pain relief as well. Your physical therapist will provide you with the appropriate exercises not only for pain relief but to recover range of motion, strength, and endurance.
• MRI
  They will review any relevant medical tests with you, including X-Rays, MRI readings, blood work, etc.
• X-Rays

Surgeons

• Orthopedics
  Being a lifelong learner her continuing education experience includes New York Presbyterian Hospitals Annual Conference, Hospital for Special Surgery CME courses; most currently The Foot and Ankle: Current Topics and Manual Therapy, exercises for rehabilitation in orthopedics, and all four of The McKenzie Method courses or Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT).
• Knee Replacement
  In some cases, physical therapy techniques can be painful. For example, recovering knee range of motion after a total knee replacement or shoulder range of motion after should surgery may be painful. Your physical therapist will utilize a variety of techniques to help maximize your treatment goals. It is important that you communicate the intensity, frequency, and duration of pain to your therapist. Without this information, it is difficult for the therapist to adjust your treatment plan.

Dermatologists

• Lesions

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Physical therapists treat movement and neuro-musculokeletal disorders. They also help people recover from a wide variety of surgeries, work injuries, sports injuries, and strokes. They screen people for potential problems with posture, strength, flexibility, and they can analyze work place hazards. Physical therapists work with people who have metabolic disorders to increase their fitness and improve their health. Physical therapists can also treat the pain associated with injuries, and help people return to a pain-free, active lifestyle.
• Physical Therapy
  Did you know that through the Direct Access Policy, physical therapist are able to assess and treat patients without a medical referral. See why North Fork Physical Therapy can use this to help you feel better - sooner.
• Manual Therapy
  Dave’s treatment approach focuses on returning patients to their maximal level of function and integrates manual therapy, corrective exercise, modalities, and several other techniques. Treatment begins with a thorough evaluation to identify impairments and limitations. Patients are educated regarding their diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options. Goals are established with the patient, and a plan of care is developed that is specific to the individual patient’s needs.
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• Foot Injuries