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:

. 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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