Mind Body Physical Therapy

The Mind Body Physical Therapy program at the IWD is unique as it offers yoga and pilates stretches, as well as fitness and exercise sessions in a relaxed health club like atmosphere. The Program is located off site at the Rusk Institute NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center at 614 Second Avenue and 34th Street. Initial evaluations and exercise programs are based on the primary diagnosis and may incorporate mind/body techniques such as yoga poses, pilates stretches and breathing exercises.


Individualized treatment sessions are developed and include:

• Pain Management
• Stretching
• Strengthening
• Balance and Functional training
• Manual therapy
• Aquatic exercise
  

Participants in the IWD Physical Therapy program will experience:

• A favorable atmosphere.
• A more active lifestyle.
• A thorough physical therapy assessment.
• Problem-specific individualized treatment sessions.
• Guidelines and instruction for home exercises and symptom.
• Access to the Aquatic program (if qualified).