Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Clinic in Woodmere
At Priority Care Physical Therapy, we bring over three decades of dedicated expertise to the field of physical therapy. Our founder, Bruce Goodheart, has served the South Shore of Long Island for 28 years, specializing in geriatrics, low back pain, orthopedics, and neurological disorders. With a philosophy centered on simplicity and hands-on healing, we focus on improving each patient's function and quality of life through personalized care. Our private, relaxed treatment environment allows for daily small miracles in recovery and wellness. We tailor treatments to address arthritis, athletic injuries, chronic pain, and post-surgical rehabilitation while emphasizing preventive care and mobility enhancement.Our approach combines targeted manual techniques with functional movement assessments to optimize musculoskeletal health. By maintaining active participation in major regional insurance plans, we ensure accessible care for our community. Our commitment to excellence extends to specialized services like vestibular therapy for balance impairments and temporomandibular joint dysfunction treatment. Through consistent application of evidence-based practices, we help patients achieve measurable improvements in pain management and physical performance. Our team remains dedicated to advancing therapeutic outcomes through continuous professional development and patient education.
Services
Physical Therapy
Stretch Clinic
Pain Management
Post-Surgery Rehab
Balance Training
Sports Injury Treatment
Geriatric Therapy
Myofascial Release
Vestibular Therapy
Functional Assessment
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 30 years of clinical expertise in physical therapy
- Specialized treatment for complex musculoskeletal conditions
- Hands-on manual therapy approach
- Personalized rehabilitation programs
- Active participation in major insurance networks
Services
Physical Therapy
Comprehensive rehabilitation care addressing musculoskeletal injuries and movement disorders. Our evidence-based treatments improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore functional capacity for patients recovering from injuries or managing chronic conditions. Specialized programs target orthopedic, neurological, and geriatric needs.
Stretch Clinic
Personalized stretching sessions to enhance range of motion and alleviate muscular tension. Certified therapists employ myofascial release and dynamic stretching techniques to improve posture, reduce injury risk, and promote circulation for both athletes and general patients.
Balance Training
Specialized programs addressing balance impairments and gait instability. Using vestibular rehabilitation techniques, we treat vertigo and BPPV while implementing strength-building exercises to prevent falls and improve coordination for all age groups.
Sports Recovery
Targeted rehabilitation for sports-related injuries focusing on accelerated recovery and performance optimization. Our protocols incorporate functional movement assessments and sport-specific therapeutic exercises to restore peak physical condition safely.
Post-Surgery Rehab
Customized rehabilitation programs following orthopedic procedures. We implement progressive mobilization techniques and tissue-specific exercises to maximize surgical outcomes while minimizing recovery time for joint replacements and musculoskeletal repairs.
People
Bruce Goodheart
Physical Therapist
With 30 years of clinical experience, Bruce Goodheart specializes in geriatric care, orthopedic rehabilitation, and neurological disorder treatment. His hands-on approach focuses on functional improvement and quality of life enhancement for Long Island patients.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We specialize in treating arthritis, back pain, sports injuries, post-surgical conditions, balance disorders, and neurological impairments through customized physical therapy programs.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we participate in 1199SEIU, AARP, Aetna, CIGNA, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare, United Healthcare, and other major regional insurance plans.
What makes your approach unique?
Our hands-on manual therapy techniques combined with functional movement analysis deliver personalized care focused on achieving measurable improvements in pain management and mobility.
How long are treatment sessions?
Sessions typically last 30-50 minutes, with duration determined by individual treatment plans and specific therapeutic goals established during initial assessments.
Is physical therapy painful?
Our therapists prioritize patient comfort while employing evidence-based techniques to effectively address pain. Treatment intensity is carefully balanced with patient tolerance levels.
What should I wear to appointments?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement. For specific injuries, we recommend attire that enables access to the affected treatment area.
