Physical therapy
and sports medicine help speed the recovery process
after an accident, illness, or injury. The highly trained,
licensed professionals who staff Huntington Hospital's
Melvin Aboff Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Center
design an individualized therapy program to meet each
patient's needs. The goal of therapy is to strengthen
muscles, improve tone and flexibility, and restore
patients to their highest possible level of functioning.
Staff
The Melvin Aboff Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
Center is under the direction of an experienced,
licensed physical therapist and a Board-certified
orthopedic surgeon. All staff physical therapists
are trained and licensed and remain up-to-date with
the latest trends and developments in their field
through on-going educational seminars.
Services
Physicians often recommend physical therapy to help
patients experience full recovery from a wide range
of medical problems. Youngsters with developmental
disabilities, high school athletes, chronic pain
sufferers, and many others may be referred to the
Center. Regardless of the diagnosis, each patient
at the Center is treated with hands‑on skill
and the latest technology.
Services include:
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Muscle strengthening and toning
. Balance training
. Work-related injuries
. Pain management
. Musculoskeletal athletic injuries
. Aerobic endurance
. Coordination and gait training
. Post-operative rehabilitation, including hip and
knee replacements
. Evaluation and conditioning
. Neuromuscular disorders
. Stroke recovery
. Advanced
therapy for functional disabilities, joint disorders,
 amputations
The Facility
The Melvin Aboff Physical Therapy and Sports
Medicine Center is conveniently located on the ground
floor of Huntington Hospital. Reserved patient parking
is available directly outside the Center. The Center
is a spacious, modern, brightly designed facility equipped
with a reception/waiting area and private and comfortable
treatment rooms. State-of-the-art, computerized equipment
enables the skilled staff to provide evaluations and
design individualized treatment regimens. Appointments
can be conveniently scheduled during the Center's hours
from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm weekdays.
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