Progressive Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
About
Progressive Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation specializes in those with multiple complex conditions, chronic pain, and shines brightly when lacking success elsewhere. We create customized programs for each individual. Ann has extensive experience working with patients who have complex issues, including EDS, Joint Hypermobility, POTS, fatigue, and dizziness. She prides herself on helping her patients to better understand their conditions and develop proactive plans to teach them to manage their condition and improve activity level. She is in an elite group of physical therapists nationally to have earned the distinction of an OCS certification. The first physical therapy session will be a thorough initial evaluation to assess you, as an individual, to determine the best way we may help you. We look forward to working with you.
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.