Physical Therapy
In Flatbush and Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
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Whether you have suffered an accident, are dealing with chronic pain, or recovering after surgery, at Be Well Primary Health Care Center, we offer the widest range of physical therapy methods to get you back to function. In fact, our team, led by Gene Kominer, PT, and Steven Gutin, PT, have the experience and care to treat the whole family, from the little ones to the eldest.
If you are looking for professionals to help you regain your strength in a supportive environment in Flatbush and Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY, call our offices or contact us.
About Our Physical Therapy Services
At Be Well, our trained and compassionate staff offers a wide range of physical therapy services in Brooklyn, NY, to help every member of the family. From rehabilitation exercises to aligning manual therapies, our personalized plans are especially designed to address your specific physical needs.
Electrical Stimulation
Gait Training
Heat / Cold Therapy
Manual Therapy
Massage
Paraffin
Therapeutic Exercises
Ultrasound
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy offers effective pain relief through targeted manipulation of the body’s soft tissues, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, connective tissue, and skin. Licensed massage therapists use varying pressure and movement techniques to relax tense muscles, improve circulation to injured areas, and restore proper blood flow. This hands-on treatment approach has been clinically proven to reduce stress, alleviate pain, and decrease muscle tension, making it a valuable therapeutic option for managing discomfort and promoting healing.
Ultrasound for Physical Therapy
Therapeutic ultrasound is a widely utilized physical therapy technique that delivers deep heat penetration to the body’s soft tissues, including muscles, tendons, joints, and ligaments. This non-invasive treatment enhances the body’s natural healing mechanisms by promoting increased blood circulation and reducing inflammation in targeted areas. The deep heating effect improves tissue flexibility and elasticity, which helps restore range of motion and ultimately provides significant pain relief for patients recovering from injury or managing chronic conditions.
Electrical Stimulation
Electrical stimulation, also known as neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), is a therapeutic technique where physical therapists use controlled electrical impulses to trigger muscle contractions.
The treatment involves placing electrodes on the skin over specific target areas, with the electrical signals delivered through a specialized unit.
This therapy effectively addresses muscle spasms and pain by replicating the body’s natural muscle activation process and interrupting pain signals transmitted between the nerves and brain.
Beyond pain management, electrical stimulation provides additional benefits including enhanced blood circulation and reduced inflammation in treated areas.
About Our Therapeutic Exercises
Be Well’s therapeutic exercises encompass a comprehensive range of physical activities designed specifically to restore and enhance physical strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and stability. These exercises are categorized based on their specific therapeutic goals and include several distinct types:
- Range of motion exercises focus on maintaining and improving joint mobility through passive, active, and active-assisted movements, along with joint mobilization techniques and soft tissue stretching to preserve and enhance flexibility.
- Muscle performance exercises target the development of muscle strength, power, and endurance through resistance training and conditioning exercises that rebuild muscular capacity.
- Postural exercises address postural imbalances and alignment issues by strengthening supporting muscles and correcting faulty movement patterns.
- Balance and coordination exercises enhance proprioception, stability, and coordinated movement patterns to reduce fall risk and improve functional performance.
- Relaxation exercises promote stress reduction and muscle tension relief through guided relaxation techniques and breathing methods.
Area-specific exercises include specialized movements such as breathing exercises for respiratory function and circulatory exercises to improve blood flow and cardiovascular health.
Physical Therapy in Brooklyn, NY
Your road to recovery from chronic pain is a joint path that you and your physical therapist are going to embark on together. Choosing the professional that is right for you is key in achieving success. To learn more about how physical therapy can help you achieve a pain-free lifestyle, schedule an evaluation at Be Well Primary Health Care Center by calling our offices directly.