New Dimensions Physical Therapy

75 Plandome Road
Lower Level
Manhasset, NY 11030
P 516-304-5373
F 516-304-5375

Who We Are

New Dimensions Physical Therapy is a unique practice that specializes in complicated orthopedic, spinal and pelvic dysfunction. These musculoskeletal problems can be long standing and have many painful symptoms that overlap. The physical therapists at New Dimensions Physical Therapy are deeply committed to finding the source of these problems and treating them effectively and efficiently. We work closely with your referring physician to offer the most comprehensive health care team possible.

Dr. Lila Abbate designed New Dimensions Physical Therapy with the goal of creating an environment that focused on both science and healing. We base our treatment plans on peer-reviewed, scientific research to provide our patients with cutting-edge information and technology.

New Dimensions Physical Therapy is a teaching environment for physical therapy interns from colleges and universities in the New York Metropolitan area. The physical therapists employed at New Dimensions Physical Therapy are adjunct faculty at one or several of the schools in the area.

What is Physical Therapy?

Physical Therapy is a conservative intervention that addresses the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems of the body. If a patient complains of pain and there is no pathology or disease found, typically a muscle or nerve dysfunction can be the culprit. Therapists conduct comprehensive evaluations to test the function, quality and tone of each muscle involved and locate the cause of the dysfunction. Like traditional physical therapy, we initially address all patient problems with a comprehensive history in-take and biomechanical and soft-tissue evaluations. Treatments can consist of joint mobilizations, soft tissue work, myofascial and trigger-point release, strain/counter-strain techniques, state-of-the-art modalities for pain or tissue relaxation as well as re-education with computerized biofeedback up-training (strengthening) or down-training (relaxation). We teach each patient a personalized home instruction program that can empower you to manage your own symptoms.

What is Pelvic Dysfunction?

Physical Therapists who specialize in pelvic floor dysfunction treat a variety of issues that concern women, men and children. Some of these problems are common like low back pain, sciatica and coccyx pain. However, pelvic dysfunction can have many meanings and symptoms for different patients. While not typical dinner-table conversation, most patients suffer in silence or only in the trust of their doctors and feel they have nowhere to turn. Whether you are suffering from urinary or fecal incontinence, chronic constipation or some type of pelvic pain, our physical therapists are here to treat you and teach you ways to help manage or resolve your symptoms.

About Lila Bartkowski-Abbate, PT, DPT, MS, OCS

Dr. Lila Abbate, PT is the Director and Owner of New Dimensions Physical Therapy located in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Abbate brings over 12 years of physical therapy experience to her private practice. She graduated from Touro College, Dix Hills in 1997 with a combined BS in Health Sciences and Masters in Physical Therapy. She completed an Advanced Masters in Manual Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 2003 and attained a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree in 2005 from Touro College, Bayshore, NY. Dr. Abbate is a Physical Therapy Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) deemed by the American Physical Therapy Association, 2004. Currently, Dr. Abbate is a PhD student at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL; her dissertation specializes in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction for men and women.

Prior to founding New Dimensions Physical Therapy, Dr. Abbate worked at the Albert Einstein Division of the Montefiore Medical Center for five years as Senior Advanced Clinician and Center Coordinator of Clinical Education where she supervised and educated 25 senior and staff physical therapists and trained physical therapy interns from colleges and universities all over the United States. She was a full-time faculty member at Touro College's Manhattan Campus and taught students the biomechanical approach to orthopedic dysfunction, therapeutic exercise as well as massage/soft tissue work, scar management and myofascial release.

In addition to her practice, Lila Abbate is a personal trainer and provides comprehensive gym programs with follow-up instruction, to patients who are discharged and benefit from the continued services provided by a musculoskeletal specialist for their medical condition.

Dr. Abbate is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the New York Chapter of the Physical Therapy Association including the Orthopedic, Women's Health and Private Practice sections.

Additional Information

Dr. Lila Abbate, Doctor of Physical Therapy, at New Dimensions Physical Therapy located in Manhasset, New York, has developed a technique for distracting and correcting the alignment of the coccyx. It is based on the Jenny McConnell technique which is commonly used for stabilizing the patella (kneecap) or shoulder joints and similar tapes like kinesiotape which was used on the 2008 Olympic athletes to prevent injury.

In this case, the McConnell tape is used; a white latex-free elastic underwrap, and a highly adhesive brown adhesive tape which creates and holds tension. The white tape is applied first to protect the skin and the brown tape is then applied to hold the joint in position. In the case of the coccyx, the tape is cut to a point as shown in the photos. The brown tape is applied while pulling upwards in an attempt to distract the coccyx from its flexed position. An additional piece of tape (not shown) can pull the coccyx either toward the right or the left should it be deviated or pull to one side. Generally, the tape is worn for 2 - 3 days before it overstretches and becomes ineffective.

Dr. Abbate has applied this method to a number of patients, and found that it worked on all but one who didn't like the feeling of the tape. If the tape works, she tells the patient to buy the tape will teach a family member to help them apply it. Over time, the muscles that are pulling the coccyx out of position stretch out and relax. The taping is used concurrently with internal and external physical therapy manual techniques that are used to change the position of the coccyx and stretch and normalize the surrounding muscles.

Related Link: http://www.coccyx.org/treatmen/taping.htm