Physical Therapy in Boynton Beach

What we treat

Our therapists work with patients who are recovering from injury or surgery, and with those trying to avoid surgery. Common reasons for therapy include:

• Rehab before and after knee, hip and shoulder replacement
• Recovery after ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair and arthroscopy
• Arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis and frozen shoulder
• Back and neck pain, sciatica and spinal stenosis
• Hand and wrist injuries, including fractures, tendon injuries and carpal tunnel surgery
• Balance problems and fall risk
• Work and sports injuries

Meet the therapy team

• Steven L. Bernstein, PT, OMT: orthopedic physical therapist for more than 30 years in Palm Beach County, with four years of residency training in manual therapy
• Amy Scarlett, PT: orthopedic physical therapist with a particular interest in complex cases
• Steven Vish, DPT: doctor of physical therapy with experience in outpatient orthopedics and sports rehabilitation
• Elise Burger, OTR: occupational and hand therapist with more than 30 years treating hand injuries and fabricating custom splints
• Rita Zimmermann, LPTA, CLT: physical therapist assistant and certified lymphatic therapist, which helps with swelling
• Rocco Ferraiolo, PTA: physical therapist assistant who blends therapy with training and conditioning

How therapy works with your physician

Your physician writes a referral that describes your diagnosis, any surgery and any restrictions. At your first therapy visit, your therapist measures your motion, strength and function, asks about your goals and designs a plan. Most plans combine in-clinic sessions with a home exercise program.

Because therapy happens down the hall, your therapist can ask your surgeon a question the same day, and your physician can see your progress notes at your follow-up visit. Before joint replacement, therapists may see you to build strength ahead of surgery. After surgery, they follow the protocol your surgeon sets and move you forward as healing allows.

Our therapy team also runs the fall prevention program and fall-risk assessments, and works with Dr. Alexandra Adelman on shockwave and MLS laser therapy for some patients.

Insurance and scheduling

Physical therapy is usually covered by Medicare, most commercial PPO plans and workers' compensation when it is medically necessary, subject to your plan's co-pays, deductibles and visit limits. HMO plans require a referral in our office before your visit. Shockwave and MLS laser coverage varies, so ask our team. To schedule, call our office and ask for physical therapy.