Comprehensive Short Term Rehabilitation Therapy

Our teams of highly skilled clinicians, therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and other support staff use state-of-the-art equipment and advanced techniques to help individuals recover from an injury, illness, or surgery in a friendly, welcoming environment.

We recognize that each individual’s physical and emotional needs are unique. That’s why our care teams design a customized rehabilitation treatment plan for each patient. With this approach, our patients get the support they need to recover as soon as possible and live their healthiest life.

Occupational Therapy

NYC Health +Hospitals/Gouverneur provides occupational therapy to help patients improve function and gain independence in daily living skills. Treatment includes daily living activities (feeding, bathing, dressing, etc.) therapeutic exercise, wheelchair mobility training, assistive devices, and adaptive equipment.

Premier Physical Therapy

Our expert physical therapists evaluate each patient’s physical problems and then work with them to:

• Increase and maintain muscle strength and endurance
• Restore and increase the range of motion in joints
• Increasing coordination
• Decrease pain or swelling/inflammation in the joints
• Alleviate walking problem(s)
• Reduce stress
• Educate patients and their families

We work closely with primary care physicians to ensure seamless care and to facilitate diagnostic tests, prescription treatments, and other services for our patients.

To schedule an appointment with Gouverneur’s Rehabilitation Department, call 212-441-5018.

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