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Sands Point therapy comes to Oceanside

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Sands Point Physical Therapy
2965 Long Beach Road (2nd floor), Oceanside
(516) 766-1408
www.sandspointpt.com

In Rockaway Park since 2001, Sands Point Physical Therapy has just opened a second location. The new 2,700-square-foot Oceanside office is backed by more than 20 years of experience, state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment, cutting edge modalities for pain relief, and a highly experienced staff. Its founder, Timothy F. Rohrs, P.T., D.P.T., earned his doctor of physical therapy degree at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

The goal at Sands Point PT is to provide patients with extraordinary physical therapy services and personalized patient care. They have outfitted the offices with what they feel is unique and top notch equipment.

The SoloStep is a ceiling and roof-mounted track and harness system designed to protect patients from falling while learning to walk without a cane or walker. According to Dr. Rohrs, the only facility on the east coast that has this equipment is Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.

Their LiteForce EX Class IV Deep Tissue Laser gets wonderful results treating soft tissue injuries such as muscle strains, sprains, pack and neck pain, ruptures, torn tendons, bursitis, tendonitis, tendonosis, tendonopathy, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, wrist and thumb pain, heel spurs and pulled groin muscles. The laser therapy device, which often lessens the healing time for sports injuries, is used by the Boston Celtics and Toronto Blue Jays, who confirm great results. Both teams have approved LiteCure, the manufacturer, to use their names and logos in advertising.

Sands Point Physical Therapy strives to correct the underlying cause of pain, promoting better flexibility, strength and joint mobility. Their treatment approach involves neuromuscular retraining and therapeutic exercise. Treatment for severe acute pain might include electrical stimulation, massage, ultrasound, soft tissue and/or joint mobilization, anodyne therapy, or myofascial release.

Their Balance and Gait Program is vital for older patients, since as we age, we are more prone to falling and breaking a hip or shoulder. Sands Point PT addresses the numerous issues and limitations that could lead to a fall. Weaknesses of the foot, ankle and hip, limitation of range of motion, reaction time can all lead to falls, fractures and other injuries. By using these preventive methods, one can move around more safely.

The Rockaway Park facility is located at 230 B102 Street, Suite 3A. Both locations are taking appointments. They work with many insurance plans and Workman’s Compensation. Check the website — www.sandspointpt.com — for more information and patient testimonials.