Physical therapy centers have many different views on how to practice the art of physical therapy. Some believe that rehab is the main focus and rely on exercise and let the patient work mostly on their own. Others may believe that a hands on approach is the focus and rely on their hand skills to help rehabilitate the patient. At ECM Physical Therapy, we believe that both manual therapy and supervised exercise are equally important and thus, incorporate both aspects into a therapy program specially designed for the patient. Our philosophy is to focus the attention on the patient, being aware of their individual needs, and performing the therapies that will best benefit the patient. Our therapists combine their expertise and skills, along with an attention to detail to form a comprehensive therapy plan.

Our Physical therapy director:

Cristina McDaniel, DPT, PhD

Education:

Under Graduate BS bio from NYU

Graduate School - Physical Therapy specializes in Hydro Therapy - NYU

Masters in Neurological Disorders Rehabilitation - Yale University

DPT & PhD in Neuro Psych Rehab - Cornell Presbyterian

Work Experience:

NYU Joint Disease Hospital - PT staff

American Neurological Disorders Study and Rehabilitation - Executive Assistant to the CEO & PT

HSS Spine Surgery Rehabilitation - PT supervisor

Yale Rehab, Greenwich, Ct. - PT staff

Sports/Athletic affiliation:

Rusk Rehabilitation - NY Mets

Yale Rehab - WWE

HSS Hospital - NJ Devils

Maribeth M. Pascual

- licensed Physical Therapist in New York

- more than 29 years of clinical practice in varied settings and backgrounds

- adult, pediatrics and geriatrics population

- well experienced in Orthopedic conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological cases and post-surgical rehabilitation, pre- and post- natal conditions

- Physical Therapy treatment techniques which includes modalities, exercises and manual therapies tailored for each condition

ECM Physical Therapy offers treatments for:

re-education weight loss balance/gait strengthening orthopedics

pain management posture correction computer related injuries

neurological disease and impairments pre and post natal post surgical

Pilates reformer

The use of Pilates based exercises offers another dimension to physical therapy treatments

One-to-One Sessions

All our sessions are one-to-one, for a personalized treatment

Foam rollers

The use of foam rollers and other exercise props allows for more focused and targeted exercises

Prenatal Therapy

Our Prenatal therapy program allows for an easier pregnancy, delivery and recovery after birth

Hands On Approach

Conditions with tissue adhesions require the use of “hands on” therapy to mobilize and reset soft tissue

Mat Core Exercises

Stabilizing the CORE is an important and fundamental step in rehabilitation

Post Surgical Care

Our therapists are trained in the important treatments essential in the recovery after surgery

Electrical Muscle Stimulation

The application of EMS can help aid in the treatments to reduce pain, inflammation and muscle spasm

Exercise Ball

The use of the exercise ball in therapy allows for a more challenging and focused exercise program

BOSU Ball

The Bosu ball helps incorporate balance in the exercise program, also helping in re-education

Manual Therapies

The use of manual muscular therapies helps release muscular and fascial restrictions and increase circulation

NeuroMuscular Re-education

Specific exercises are used to strengthen the nerve-muscle connection to allow proper moments

Pilates-based PT

The PT incorporating the Pilates apparatus and exercises as part of the physical therapy session for “full body” rehabilitation

Bridge exercise on ball

Bridge helps strengthen and stabilize the lower back

Exercise Variations

Performing an exercise using different props helps focus on the target muscles while also incorporating accessory muscles for better stability

Our Physical therapy director:

Maribeth M. Pascual

ECM Physical Therapy offers treatments for:

353 lexington ave, New York, N.Y. 10016

929-500-1030

ecm353pt@gmail.com