The OIOC physical therapy program is the foundation of the clinic. Our mission is “To provide excellence in multidisciplinary evidence based care in a supportive and goal oriented environment; and to promote education and clinical research for the treatment and prevention of work and non-work related musculoskeletal disorders”. After a complete medical evaluation, physical therapy is the first step toward the goal of returning to full function.
The OIOC physical therapy program offers the following programs:
- Spine Program
- Upper Extremity Program
- Lower Extremity Program
- Corporate on-site physical therapy program
All treatment programs are individually designed to meet the patient's goals and are based on individual evaluations performed by a licensed physical therapist with rigorous training in musculoskeletal disorders.
Patients’ treatment runs from 45 minutes to one hour. Functional goals established in collaboration with the patient and treatment progresses accordingly. Patients are expected to be active participants in their rehabilitation and are given the tools they need to become independent in their physical therapy program. The overall goal is to rehabilitate the individual to perform his/her previous functional capabilities and/or to return the individual to work or a work-ready status.
The OIOC provides active physical therapy focusing on:
- functional performance
- aerobic conditioning and musculoskeletal fitness
- pain control
- education
- ergonomic awareness
- work conditioning
When necessary, patients are referred for diagnostic or specialist consultations. These referrals are made within the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute , a campus of NYU langone Medical Center. The OIOC's network of specialists consists of physicians who have a particular interest in occupational injuries and the prevention of chronicity, spine conditions, orthopedics, rheumatology, neurology, pain management and more. The OIOC helps the patient to coordinate his/her care and remains in touch with the patient until the appropriate treatment is obtained.
Contact:
Angela Lis: 212-255-6690