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Physical therapy for injuries, surgery recovery and chronic pain, and occupational therapy for hand, wrist and upper-body recovery and return to work.

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Who it helps

Start with what
has changed.

Recovering from an injury or surgery; back, neck or joint pain that limits daily life; hand or wrist injuries; a work injury; loss of strength or balance. Physical therapy addresses movement; occupational therapy addresses the tasks of daily life and work.

What happens at the visit
Therapist in the Staten Island therapy gym

Your visit

What happens, step by step.

01

Evaluation

A therapist assesses strength, motion, function and what you need to get back to.

02

Plan

Hands-on treatment, exercise and a home programme, with goals written in your words.

03

Progress

Re-assessment at set points so you know the plan is working, and a physician on site when you need one.

BringComfortable clothing, your prescription or referral if your plan requires one, and any imaging reports.

AskHow many visits to expect, and what you should be doing between them.

ConfirmWhether your plan needs a referral; call us with your plan name and we'll tell you.

What we treat

Conditions we treat with it

Lower back pain · Neck pain · Shoulder pain · Knee pain · Elbow, wrist & hand pain · Ankle & foot pain

Limits, in plain English

Therapy works best when you take part between visits. How long a plan takes varies from person to person, and your therapist tells you when a physician should be involved.

Questions

What is the difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy?

Physical therapy addresses movement; occupational therapy addresses the tasks of daily life and work, including hand and wrist recovery.

Where is occupational therapy offered?

Occupational therapy is offered only at the Brooklyn office, 2781 Shell Rd, Suite 101, Brooklyn, NY 11223, (718) 648-1234. Physical therapy is offered at the Brooklyn and Staten Island offices.

What happens at the first therapy visit?

A therapist assesses strength, motion, function and what you need to get back to, then sets goals written in your words.

Will I have exercises to do at home?

Most plans combine hands-on treatment, exercise and a home programme, with re-assessment at set points so you know the plan is working.

What should I wear to physical therapy?

Comfortable clothing you can move in; shorts for knee and hip problems.

Do I need a referral for physical therapy?

It depends on your plan. Call us with your plan name and we'll tell you before your first visit.

Which insurance plans does Precision Care accept?

Precision Care is in network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield / Empire BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Cigna, EmblemHealth, City of New York Employee PPO, GHI, HIP, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, MVP, MetroPlus, 1199SEIU, NYSHIP, Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid, and works with no-fault carriers and the NY Workers' Compensation Board. Call the office with your plan name to confirm before your visit.

How do I make an appointment?

Request an appointment online at precisioncaremed.com/precisioncare/appointment-request/ or call the office: Brooklyn (718) 648-1234, Staten Island (718) 339-7100, Midtown Manhattan (212) 840-0135. An online request is not a confirmed booking until the office contacts you.

Your next step

Let’s start with
what matters to you.

Related care: Pain Management · Sports Medicine

General education, not a diagnosis or individual treatment plan. Results vary from person to person. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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