Therapy services

Oswego Health Therapy Services offers physical, occupational, short-term and speech therapy at five convenient locations, all with free parking.

We pride ourselves on delivering care that is consistently rated in the top 10% nationwide when compared to our peers, as measured by a national patient survey company.

Our therapists are graduates of accredited therapy programs and are licensed by New York State. Many of our staff hold master's or doctoral degrees in therapy. Most therapists have many years of experience in orthopedic physical therapy. We have clinicians specializing and certified in manual techniques, orthopedics, treatment of the spine, and sport strength and conditioning. Our therapists actively pursue continuing education opportunities in a wide range of areas, including spinal disorders, shoulder and knee injuries, sports medicine injuries, and total joint replacements. We require all of our therapists to continue educating themselves every year to better serve our patients.

Our goal is to assist you in returning to your prior level of activity. We also work to eliminate any pain associated with your injury or surgery. Our professional staff is committed to delivering effective care to each patient and uses a combination of traditional techniques and the latest technology to develop individualized programs that help you reach your goals.

Services

• Athletic and sports injuries
• Manual therapy; joint and soft tissue mobilization
• Orthopedics
• Postsurgical rehabilitation
• Hand therapy and splinting
• Back and neck therapy
• Total joint replacement treatment
• Flexibility and strengthening
• Neurological and brain injury rehabilitation
• Movement control and mobility
• Fall prevention and balance programs
• Vestibular rehabilitation
• Pelvic floor rehabilitation for men and women
• Treatment for bowel and bladder issues
• Postpartum and pregnancy-related musculoskeletal treatment
• Lymphedema management
• Speech and language, swallow, voice therapy
• Cognitive-linguistic therapy
• Modified barium swallow study (MBSS)
• Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)
• Videostroboscopy evaluation of voice
• Treatment of no-fault and workers' compensation

Locations

All locations are open Monday through Friday. Early-morning and evening appointments are available.

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Physical therapy quiz

Learn what a physical therapist does and when you might need one.

Reviewed 12/23/2025

PHYSICAL THERAPY QUIZ

TRUE OR FALSE?

Physical therapists (PTs) are experts in movement. They can help people reach their fitness goals and maintain independent, active lives. How much do you know about the many ways PTs can help you?

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True or false? PTs mostly treat people who are recovering from orthopedic surgery.

False. Orthopedic care is only one part of physical therapy. PTs may also help with a wide range of other issues, such as:

• Chronic pain.
• Developmental disabilities.
• Heart or lung problems.
• Cancer and lymphedema.
• Neurological issues, like multiple sclerosis.
• Pelvic pain.
• Urinary incontinence.
• Wounds.

True or false? Increasing the use of physical therapy could help alleviate the opioid epidemic.

True. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says physical therapy can be a safe and effective alternative to opioids for chronic pain. Opioids come with the risk of addiction and overdose.

True or false? Your doctor might refer you to a PT to help you avoid surgery.

True. Physical therapy has been found to work just as well as surgery for some conditions. These include:

• Knee osteoarthritis.
• Rotator cuff tears in the shoulder.
• Spinal stenosis.
• Degenerative disk disease.

True or false? PTs work almost exclusively in hospitals.

False. Many do work in hospitals. But you can also find PTs providing care in:

• Outpatient clinics.
• Homes.
• Schools.
• Sports and fitness clubs.
• Workplaces.
• Nursing homes.

True or false? Physical therapy can include many types of treatment.

True. PTs may use a variety of techniques depending on your health needs. Examples include hands-on manipulation, patient education, working with exercise equipment, stretching maneuvers, dry needling, exercise and aquatic therapy.

Occupational therapy can also be helpful for many people. Test your knowledge of occupational therapy by taking this quiz.

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Sources

• American Physical Therapy Association. "4 Ways Physical Therapists Manage Pain." https://www.choosept.com/health-tips/4-ways-physical-therapists-manage-pain.
• American Physical Therapy Association. "About Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants." https://www.choosept.com/why-physical-therapy/about-physical-therapists-and-physical-therapist-assistants.
• American Physical Therapy Association. "Becoming a PT." https://www.apta.org/your-career/careers-in-physical-therapy/becoming-a-pt.
• American Physical Therapy Association. "Benefits of Physical Therapy." https://www.choosept.com/why-physical-therapy/benefits-of-physical-therapy.
• American Physical Therapy Association. "Hospital Settings and Physical Therapy." https://www.apta.org/your-practice/practice-models-and-settings/hospitals.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain—United States, 2022." https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/rr/rr7103a1.htm?s_cid=rr7103a1.htm_w.
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Physical Therapists." https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physical-therapists.htm.

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