Stroke Rehab in Bay Shore With a Board-Certified Physiatrist
After a stroke, the right care close to home makes it easier to stay consistent with therapy, and consistency is what drives progress. At The Rai Clinic, also known as Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of Long Island, stroke rehab in Bay Shore is led by Dr. Paulinder Rai, a board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Our office at 234 Orinoco Drive in Brightwaters is just minutes from Bay Shore.
We help stroke survivors regain walking, arm and hand function, speech, and independence with daily tasks. We also support the family members who are helping them recover at home.
One Practice for Every Part of Your Recovery
Many stroke survivors juggle separate offices for their doctor, their therapists, and their bracing. At our practice, your physiatrist and therapy team work under one roof and follow one shared plan. When something changes, such as new muscle tightness or a setback in walking, your plan can be adjusted quickly without starting over with a new provider.
This page focuses on care for Bay Shore patients. For a full overview of how we approach recovery, including what to expect after a hospital stay, see our guide to stroke rehabilitation in Suffolk County.
Stroke Rehabilitation Services for Bay Shore Patients
Walking, Balance, and Strength
Our physical therapy in Bay Shore focuses on gait training, balance, and strengthening the affected side so you can move more safely at home and in the community. For foot drop, therapy is often combined with an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) to support the foot while walking.
Daily Tasks and Arm and Hand Function
Getting dressed, cooking, and writing can all become difficult after a stroke. Through occupational therapy in Bay Shore, you work on coordination and fine motor skills, and you learn practical strategies for tasks that need to be done differently.
Speech, Language, and Swallowing
Speech-language therapy helps with finding words, speaking clearly, understanding conversation, and swallowing safely, along with memory and attention skills that affect communication.
Muscle Tightness After a Stroke
Spasticity can pull the hand into a fist, turn the foot inward, or make the arm stiff and painful. Dr. Rai offers spasticity management, including botulinum toxin injections that relax targeted muscles, so therapy can make more progress.
Signs It May Be Time for a Stroke Rehab Evaluation
An evaluation can help whether your stroke happened weeks ago or years ago. It may be time to schedule one if:
- You have fallen, or nearly fallen, since returning home.
- Your arm, hand, or leg feels tighter than it did a few months ago.
- You finished therapy, but your progress has stalled.
- Your foot catches or drags when you walk.
- Everyday tasks still take far more time or effort than they should.
- The family member caring for you needs more support or guidance.
Visiting Our Office Near Bay Shore
Our office at 234 Orinoco Drive, Brightwaters, NY 11718, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Saturday visits available by appointment. Telemedicine visits are also available. We accept most major insurance plans, and our staff can help you confirm your coverage before your first visit.
Schedule Stroke Rehab in Bay Shore
Take the next step in your recovery with a team that knows the South Shore. Call (631) 300-0797 or request an appointment online to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Rai.