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.

 

May 2013 Newsletter: How Can PT Help Decrease Dizziness

_{Besides the brain and central nervous system, three other integral parts that help us to keep our balance are these: The inner ear (vestibular system), the visual system, and the propriocetors (muscle-nerve communicators).}

_{When one of these systems is not functioning well, it can result in such symptoms as dizziness, imbalance and falls, difficulty walking, vertigo, and decreased participation in work, recreation, or even normal daily activities due to fear of falling and loss of balance. Sometimes these symptoms can cause secondary problems like a stiff neck or decreased general fitness due to avoidance of activities or movements that exacerbate symptoms.}

_{If you are experiencing dizziness or vertigo a physical therapist may be able to help you by developing a personalized exercise plan to help improve balance, decrease risk of falling, and improve your quality of life.}

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