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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