FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

I was prescribed physical therapy by my Neurologist in Feb. 2022, due to a diagnosis of Vertigo, Dizziness, Ataxia, and Imbalance. At that time I didn't have any confidence in my ability to walk without tripping and falling outside or inside of my home,. The dizziness and all the fear of falling made me very sad and depressed.
I began therapy 2x weekly at Fyzical Therapy and Balance, Lake Success. The Staff, Doctors and Physical Therapists guided me through various exercise machines; A) focusing with specific eye movements while balancing on a movable floor, B) treadmill while watching videos requiring correct foot placement and leg and arm movement to create a stable walking pattern, C) balancing on a movable floor (each leg - with concentration on the knee, foot and ankle - moving independently) while participating in a video (skiing for example), D) balancing on a moving floor (both feet moving in the same direction) to avoid falling, E) riding a stationary bicycle for leg, hip and arm strength. The sessions last about one hour, and they are really a workout. I was wearing a protective harness so I couldn't fall, throughout the exercises.
It was difficult and scary and as I improved, each test became a bit. more difficult. It didn't take many sessions before I began feeling more confident in my ability to walk normally. These treatments are very challenging but the Therapists were with me every second of every exercise, directing, correcting, assuring and encouraging me from beginning to end. Dr. Pensavalle also preformed vertigo treatments to move the displaced particles (which cause Vertigo) in my inner ear back to their normal/correct position.
I am gaining so much confidence and self assurance from the encouragement, instruction, understanding, patience, and caring I am constantly given by everyone involved in my care at this practice.
I am sharing this information and recommendation regarding my exceptional experience at Fyzical Therapy and Balance, with all of my Doctors so that they can direct patients with problems similar to my diagnosis, to this exceptional Practice.
Thank you Dr. Pensavalle and Everyone.

I'm not a patient but I was with Dr. Atillio Pennsavalle at his clinic the other day and he has one of the finest balance and vestibular clinics I have ever been in - and I've been in a LOT of them!

Dr. Atillio has the experience, the equipment, the team and, most importantly, he has the caring heart to WANT to help people.

The other photo I uploaded is me and Dr. Attilio at the fire station where he serves when he's not working 60 hours per week helping the people of Lake Success recover from their vertigo and vestibular problems.

I can honestly say that, if my Mom, my wife or any of my kids needed therapy services, I would, without hesitation, send them to see Dr. Attilio Pennsavalle at FYZICAL Lake Success, New York.

I accompany Esther J. Tulkoff to FYZICAl Lake Success twice per week. Esther wants everyone to know that Dr. Pensavalle is a wonderful therapist and she likes him very much. She is doing very well and recommends him highly. The staff is lovely and the office is very welcoming.

5 stars for Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center of Lake Success!!
After consulting with four different doctors and undergoing weeks of testing for dizziness we were left frustrated and hopeless. After one session Dr. Pensavalle was able to diagnose my mother’s (Linda F.) vertigo. After a few months of treatment she is cured and able to go back to her life without dizziness and balance issues. He and his staff offer professional, personalized one-on-one treatment. The facility is bright and pleasant just like the staff! They are all extremely knowledgeable, caring, patient and helpful. Meredith is also the nicest person you will every talk to on the phone! We highly recommend to all!

I have been coming here during my recovery from an ankle surgery. All of the therapists and staff here are wonderful. They take the time to explain everything you are doing and why, and also provide detailed guidance for home exercise. I have found my therapy program here to be both challenging and rewarding, and would definitely recommend their services.