CMTnyc Support Group 060121

Physical Therapy and CMT
	What is Physical Therapy? PT is the evaluation and treatment to help you prevent injury or to help you recover from a disability caused by an injury, a disease, or a health condition. How do I get referral for PT? In light of direct access passing in NY State July 2006 and active as of November 2006 you can be evaluated and treated by a PT without a MD prescription for 10 visits or 30 days. Where do I go for PT? You can receive PT at a variety of settings on an outpatient basis.. PT evaluation Your PT will perform a comprehensive physical examination. PT Treatment Exercise is important to improve and maintain function, mobility, flexibility, strength, endurance and maintain or lose weight.

	Precautions/Exercise Guidelines You should understand your condition. It is important to learn how your body works.
	Tina Sweeney, Senior Physical therapist Rusk Institute, NYU Medical Center 400 East 34th St. New York, NY 10016 Tina graduated with a BS from Northeastern University. Tina has been practicing P.T. for 14+ years and has worked in a variety of rehab settings in Boston, MA. She has spent the last 10+ years rotating though a variety of departments at the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine/NYU focusing on neurologic rehabilitation.