Company Profile
Metro Physical and Aquatic Therapy
Company Overview
Metro Physical Therapy has a comprehensive Women's Health and Pelvic Floor Center. Sherrie Glasser, Co-Director and Owner of Metro Physical Therapy has been practicing in pelvic floor PT for over 30 years. Dawn Chimento, PT, MA, CAMT is the Co-Director of the Women's Health/Pelvic Floor Center. Dawn has been a physical therapist for over 18 years. She completed her Certification in Advanced Manipulative Therapy received a BS in physical therapy followed by an Advanced Masters in Physical Therapy from New York University, graduating magna cum laude. Dawn has taken numerous immersive manual therapy advanced courses for the spine, pelvis, viscera, craniosacral, myofascial, neurological and autonomic nervous system. She has completed multiple advanced level pelvic floor courses through Herman & Wallace and the American Physical Therapy Association's Section on Women's Health.
We take a very comprehensive approach to evaluating pelvic floor dysfunction including a full history, orthopedic, neurological, myofascial, soft tissue, trigger point and a full pelvic floor examination. We also have Polestar certified Pilates-based Rehabilitation with a Physical Therapist to incorporate core-based exercises. This ensures the diligence and high quality of care we provide to our patients.
Warm greetings when you walk in
Clean private treatment rooms
Modesty is our priority during all treatments
We pride ourselves on individualized care during all treatments One on One with a Pelvic Floor Therapist
SPINAL CONDITIONS
Coccydynia
SIJ Pain/Dysfunction
Pubic Symphysis Separation/Dysfunction
Osteitis Pubis
Obturator Interus
Spine pain
Core Stabilization
Posture/Ergonomics
TMJ/Headaches
PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION
Dysparuenia
Painful Pelvic Floor
Vaginismus
Vulvodynia/Vestibulodynia
Vulvar disorders
Muscle Spasms
Myofascial Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome Pelvic Adhesions
Pudendal Neuralgia
Hernia Repairs
Interstitial Cystis
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Post Hysterectomy
Incontinence
Overactive Bladder
Detrussor Instability
Urinary Frequency
Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
Gastroparesis
Constipation
Anismus
WOMEN’S HEALTH
Infertility
Fertility
Endometriosis
Pre-Natal
Post-Partum
episiotomy scar adhesions
C-section abdominal adhesions
Diastasis Rectii
Breast Health: Mastitis/Clogged Ducts
Prenatal Edema management
Post Breast Cancer
Lymphedema
Post Chemo/Radiation
Osteoporosis
ADVANCED MANUAL THERAPY
Integrative Manual Therapy
Abdominal therapeutic massage
Genitourinary/Gastric Visceral mobilization
Trigger Point Release
lymphatic drainage
MEN’S HEALTH
Pre-Prostactectomy
Post-Prostactectomy
Erectile Dysfunction
Prostatitis/Prostadynia
Penile Adhesions
Abdominal Adhesions
MODALITIES
Cold Laser
Biofeedback
Vaginal Dilators
Internal Electrical stimulation ETPS – neuromechanical
electrical stimulation
ADJUNCTS TO PELVIC REHAB
Pilates Based Rehab with a DPT
Aquatic Therapy - 92* salt water pool
Patient Education
Counseling
Members of:
American Physical Therapy Association
http://www.apta.org/
Section On Women's Health, APTA
http://www.womenshealthapta.org/
Interstitial Cystitis Network
http://www.ic-network.com/??National
Vulvodynia Association?
http://www.nva.org/??International
Urogynecological Association?
http://www.iuga.org/?International
Pelvic Pain Society?
http://pelvicpain.org/home.aspx
Hospital For Special Surgery Rehabilitation Network
Company History
Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy, formerly Metro Physical Therapy, was established in 1982 by Sherrie Glasser, M.S. P.T. and has remained privately owned and operated by her all of these years. Metro is Long Island’s best family owned Physical Therapy practice. That means that we have been providing the highest quality and most comprehensive care possible to each and every patient for 30 years!
We have locations in:
Bellmore
Garden City
Kew Gardens
Great Neck
Rocky Point
East Hills Sid Jacobson JCC
Metro Physical Therapy also provides Homecare and Transportation for the local community, as well as in house physical therapy for the Atria in Great Neck, Roslyn Harbor, and Kew Gardens. In fact, Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is one of the largest privately owned and managed facilities in the region. All of our facilities offer extensive and caring physical therapy services, by licensed Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers, and Massage therapists.
We have been so successful because our primary focus centers on patient care, that’s you! We strive to make the patient experience a positive and healthy one. Through continuing education, our physical therapists have advanced knowledge in women’s health, orthopedic injuries, balance complications, and sports related injuries. We also offer a host of treatment options including ALL physical therapy modalities, hands on therapy, massage, and a full range of professional gym equipment and varied classes that accommodate the spectrum of rehabilitation needs. If that wasn’t enough, what really makes our facilities so special is the aquatic exercise program we offer. Our all natural salt water hot pool enables us to provide a comprehensive therapeutic approach, which uses aquatic exercises to aide in the rehabilitation of various conditions.
While our primary goal is of course for all patients to obtain their desired level of activity, we also want to prevent future injuries, therefore, in conjunction with our cutting edge treatment options, we also provide home exercises and emphasize patient education (such as neck and back school) to enhance form and function, thus reducing the chances of future injuries.
At Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy, we emphasize living a healthy and active lifestyle, which is why we encourage all patients to enroll in our “live well” program after they have completed physical therapy. At Metro, we foster a healthy environment by providing nutritional counseling, exercise classes, and a full line of fitness equipment that includes medicine balls, free weights, kettle bells, and much more. In preparation for return to work or sports, our facility provides work conditioning programs, as well as, sports specific activities and agility drills. Our goal is to provide total fitness and encourage strengthening while recovering.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Members & Affiliations:
American Physical Therapy Association
http://www.apta.org/
Section On Women's Health, APTA
http://www.womenshealthapta.org/
Interstitial Cystitis Network
http://www.ic-network.com/??National
Vulvodynia Association?
http://www.nva.org/??International
Urogynecological Association?
http://www.iuga.org/?International
Pelvic Pain Society?
http://pelvicpain.org/home.aspx
Hospital For Special Surgery Rehabilitation Network
Silver Sneakers
National Arthritis Foundation
National Association for Continence
American Society for Shoulder and Elbow Therapists