Functional rehabilitation with Albin Polkowski serves clients after injury overuse or periods of pain that limit daily tasks or sport. The primary goals are pain control improved range of motion and stable strength that tolerates real life demands. Work respects medical diagnoses and imaging when provided and stays within professional scope. The outcome targeted is confident movement in daily activities and a safe return to chosen sport or work tasks.
The process begins with a concise history and functional assessment that cover symptom behavior aggravating and easing factors movement quality and baseline capacity. From this information a staged plan is built. Early stages address tolerance to simple loading and controlled positions. Middle stages expand range balance and coordination. Later stages rebuild power and resilience so the body tolerates speed and unpredictability. Each step has clear criteria for progression so the plan remains transparent.
Methods include motor control training graded strength work balance drills gait or pattern retraining and task specific conditioning. Education explains pain mechanisms and safe progression so fear does not block movement. Therapeutic Neuromuscular Stretching is used when end range control is limited and when symptoms improve with low intensity inputs. Ergonomics for daily life are integrated to reduce repeat strain. Progression is gradual and anchored to function rather than to arbitrary timelines.
Return decisions rely on quality of movement symptom stability and load tolerance measured over the following forty eight hours. Red flags or unexpected regressions trigger consultation with the referring clinician. Communication with physicians or physical therapists is available when coordination is helpful. Safety remains a core value. Nothing proceeds if it exceeds comfort or medical instruction. Documentation is maintained so each decision can be reviewed.
Clients should expect smoother daily tasks easier stairs stronger carries better balance and controlled effort during longer walks or sport drills. Boundaries are clear. This service does not replace medical care and does not promise instant relief. It offers a structured progression that favors long term independence. Delivery is in English or Polish and has been refined in East Hampton since 1999. Contact me to get more information.
