Welcome to Columbia Physical Therapy, P.C. Our facility was established in 1987 by Doreen and Robert Frank to provide physical therapy and sports therapy to patients in East Greenbush NY, Albany NY and the surrounding areas. We specialize in rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and sports injuries, industrial injuries and adult neurological conditions.

 

Columbia Physical Therapy, P.C. has two offices in East Greenbush/Schodack and Valatie/Kinderhook to conveniently serve residents of Rensselaer, Albany and Columbia counties. Each location is staffed by licensed physical therapists and certified physical therapist assistants. Whether you need TMJ treatment, aquatic therapy, sports therapy, anodyne therapy or physical therapy, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality physical therapy using the latest rehabilitative techniques that are tailored to your specific injury.

 

Owners Doreen and Robert Frank graduated from Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY in 1981. The entire staff of Columbia Physical Therapy, P.C. is committed to quality care. We regularly attend continuing education programs, which enables us to stay current on the latest and most progressive rehabilitation techniques to provide our patients with the best care possible.

 

We encourage you to browse our website to learn more about sports therapy, TMJ treatment, physical therapy, aquatic therapy, anodyne therapy and our other services. You can find information about physical therapy, the referral process, billing, our staff and more. If you need services in East Greenbush, NY, Albany, NY or the surrounding areas, call Columbia Physical Therapy, P.C.

 

March Newsletter: How a Physical Therapist Can Help With Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into the energy necessary for daily life. While the cause of diabetes is unknown, factors such as obesity and lack of exercise play important roles. Diabetes can result in conditions such as: heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney disease, nervous system disease (neuropathy), amputations, and problems with the skin, including ulcers and infections.

Managing your diabetes can lower your risk of resulting health issues. Management includes controlling your blood sugar (glucose), lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising. Physical therapists are experts in restoring and improving human motion, and can play an integral role in the management of diabetes by establishing and, as needed, supervising exercise programs
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