Forefront Therapy
Physical Therapy
Primary Care / Internal Medicine
Hypermobility
POTS / Dysautonomia
Chronic Pain
TMJ / Orofacial
Pelvic Floor
About
Our company has specialized experience working with individuals living along the hypermobile spectrum. We take pride in treating individuals with a holistic approach looking at the whole person, not just a diagnosis, including the neuromusculoskeletal system, psychosocial factors, diet, nutrition, sleep, and more. We developed a specialized physical therapy program within the organization dedicated to the hypermobile spectrum focused on improving quality of life and empowering individuals with the knowledge and skill to take back as much control of their situations as possible. Forefront is based on 3 Core Pillars: One on One Quality Care, Education/Research, and Accessibility for All. We have a For-Profit Clinic working with individuals with commercial insurance, a Nonprofit Clinic working with individuals with Medicaid, Medicare, as well as the uninsured with Sliding Fee Scale Program offerings (discounted cash-based rates for those at our below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line), as well as a Pediatric Clinic!
EDS Healthcare in New York
The NYIT EDS/Hypermobility Treatment Center operates in Old Westbury and Central Islip, offering specialized rehabilitation and treatment. Mount Sinai South Nassau Chiari EDS Center in Oceanside focuses on EDS with Chiari malformation. Weill Cornell provides pain management expertise. New York Medicaid covers genetic testing with prior authorization. Wait times at major programs can be 6 months or longer.
Both EDS Centers of Excellence are on Long Island, leaving upstate New York significantly underserved. Patients in Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, and the Adirondacks face drives of 4-6+ hours to reach these programs. Wait times of 6 months or more are common. Rural upstate access is very limited, and telehealth is important for follow-up care.
Finding Physical Therapy for EDS
When choosing a PT for EDS, ask whether they have experience with hypermobility and use stabilization-first protocols rather than standard stretching routines.