Neurologic & Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Skilled individualized 1-on-1 care with Dr. Carrie Caruso, neurologic and orthopedic physical therapy specialist.
Neurological physical therapy needs to be intensive, individualized and meaningful to the patient to allow changes in the brain to occur (neuroplasticity). Orthopedic physical therapy requires a mix of manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, and functional skills for optimal outcomes.
Parkinson’s Specialty
Dr. Caruso is certified in the LSVT program.
The LSVT program focuses on BIG movements to bypass the basal ganglia to allow more normal movement patterns for patient's diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Vestibular Physical Therapy
Dr. Caruso is a neurological specialist.
As a neurological specialist, Dr. Caruso treats vestibular conditions such as BPPV and vestibular hypofunction.
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Treating orthopedic & neurological conditions.
Dr. Caruso has experience in both orthopedic and neurological conditions in infants, children and adolescents. Some of the diagnoses include torticollis, cerebral palsy, post op care for achilles lengthening and low tone.
Physical Therapy
We include manual techniques to allow optimal symptom relief
These manual techniques include manual cervical/lumbar traction, myofascial tool use, soft tissue mobilization, suboccipital/paraspinal release, manual stretches and spinal mobilization.
Home Care
For patients who cannot leave their home.
Caruso PT is now offering PT Home Care. This is for patients who can not leave their home due to recent surgery or deconditioning. Most Medicare plans will cover home care just as they would an outpatient visit. Depending on your plan, other insurances will cover home care. The team at Caruso PT will check your benefits for you when you contact us for services. Home Care is offered in most parts of Utica, Sauquoit, New York Mills, Clinton, New Hartford, Whitesboro & Westmoreland. Contact us today at 315-507-3011 to get started..