The Physical/Occupational Therapy Department

301 East 17th Street
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 598-6248

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

We accept most major insurance coverage and a physician referral is required.

The staff at the Occupational Therapy Department at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases includes Certified Hand Therapists who have extensive training in shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand treatment. Our qualified therapists provide individualized evaluations and treatment programs. They have a unique understanding of all upper extremity problems and are able to create a rehabilitation program tailored to individual needs to ensure optimal restoration of function.

Our therapists work closely with referring physicians to maximize rehabilitation potential.

Comprehensive services are provided for a wide range of acute, post-surgical and chronic conditions involving the upper extremity which include:

• Fractures (proximal humerus, distal radius, olecronon fractures)
• Tendon Lacerations/Repairs (rotator cuff repairs, flexor tendon repairs)
• Cumulative Trauma Disorders
• Nerve Injuries/Compressions/Lacerations
• Joint Replacements
• Arthritis
• Tendonitis
• Soft Tissue Injuries
• Impingement Syndrome

The Occupational Therapy Department uses the most current technology for the evaluation and rehabilitation of the upper extremity-injured patient. Our specialized treatment interventions include:

• Static and Dynamic Splinting/Bracing
• Edema Reduction
• Pain Reduction
• Modalities (heat/cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, iontophoresis)
• Manual Therapy (joint mobilization, nerve gliding)
• Customized Stretching and Strengthening Program
• Ergonomics Education
• Functional Training
• Scar Management
• Sports Rehabilitation

The Physical Therapy Department at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases includes
highly skilled, caring and knowledgeable physical therapists dedicated to helping you obtain your optimal level of function as quickly as possible.

Each patient is individually evaluated by a licensed physical therapist. A specific program of treatment is designed to help each patient meet goals and lifestyle needs.

Some of the services provided are:

We are committed to providing the most up-to-date services for a wide range of conditions by incorporating the latest evidence-based research into the clinic. Our staff therapists participate in ongoing clinical education to provide the most advanced and multifaceted orthopaedic physical therapy treatments.

Located within a state-of-the-art hospital, we are able to provide comprehensive services for acute, post-surgical and chronic, musculoskeletal and neurological impairments. NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases is recognized as a leader in providing care for adult and pediatric patients suffering from complex musculoskeletal disorders and co-morbidities.