What Physical Therapy at Provident Looks Like
Every patient starts with a one-on-one evaluation with a licensed physical therapist. Your therapist takes a history, tests strength, range of motion, and movement quality, then builds a treatment plan around your specific goals. Dr. Steven DeSousa is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist, and the practice treats patients across Suffolk County from four outpatient clinics.
In New York, you can usually begin an evaluation without a physician referral, though some insurance plans require one for coverage. Our team verifies your benefits before your first visit so the cost is settled up front.
Conditions and Specialties We Treat
Treatment is organized around the area of the body and the nature of the problem rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.
- Orthopedic physical therapy for muscle, joint, and soft tissue injuries
- Neck and back conditions, including disc problems, sciatica, and postural pain
- Joint replacement rehabilitation coordinated with your surgeon
- Neurological rehabilitation for stroke, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis
- Balance disorders, dizziness, and fall prevention for older adults
- Sprains, strains, tendon problems, and overuse injuries
How Treatment Progresses
The first visit establishes a baseline. From there, sessions combine hands-on manual therapy — joint mobilization and soft tissue work — with therapeutic exercise that advances as you improve. You leave each visit with a home program, because what happens between appointments determines the pace of recovery as much as the sessions themselves.
Progress is reassessed regularly and the plan adjusted rather than repeated. How long the full course takes depends on the condition and how long it has been present; our breakdown of how long physical therapy takes to produce results covers realistic timelines.
Beyond Standard Physical Therapy
Some patients need something the average clinic doesn’t offer. Injured workers are handled through work injury care, which includes functional capacity evaluations and the documentation a compensation case requires. Athletes have access to certified athletic trainers who provide on-site coverage at local sports programs and assess readiness to return to competition. Patients who need a low-impact starting point can be referred to aquatic therapy at our South Huntington facility.
Call (631) 266-4501 or request an appointment, and we’ll handle scheduling and insurance verification. Our outpatient clinics are in East Northport, South Huntington, East Islip, and Medford.