During your admission, our trained, licensed Physical Therapists provide one-on-one care at the bedside to manage neurological, orthopedic, respiratory, and general medical conditions. Our goal is to help maximize functional independence and participate in a plan to meet post-hospitalization needs. We work closely with other healthcare team members to help patients and families reach their goals. Our services include therapeutic exercise, balance training, transfer training, ambulation, assessment and training in assistive devices, and family education.
Our outpatient services are provided by a professionally trained St. John’s Riverside Hospital physical therapist under the referral of your doctor. The Physical Therapy Department is staffed by caring professionals licensed and registered in New York. Treatments include heat, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, therapeutic exercises, and home programs utilizing state-of-the-art equipment.
We specialize in the following:
- Upper & Lower Extremity Evaluation
- Neck and Back Evaluation
- Gait and Balance Training
- Range of Motion Exercises Stretching and Strengthening Exercises
- Pain Management
- Ergonomic and Body Mechanics
- Sports related Injury and Rehab
- Post-orthopedic surgical cases rehabilitation
- Physiatry Exams
When you first visit the Physical Therapy Department, a comprehensive evaluation is conducted to design a personalized treatment plan. Physical therapists and their trained staff will monitor each individual and focus on an individual’s alignments and movement patterns. The treatment sessions are approximately 45 – 60 minutes in length.
Outpatient hours of operation (by appointment only) have been established to accommodate evenings. There is ample parking available, and it can be easily reached by public transportation.
The St. John’s Riverside Hospital Physical Therapy staff will get you moving.
Outpatient Services are located at 1088 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701.
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For more information about: Physical Therapy or to schedule an appointment, please contact: (914) 964-4408.
To use our Physician Referral Service call (914) 964-4DOC (4362) or findadoc@riversidehealth.org for a recommended doctor.
