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Nov 20, 2024 An Occupational Therapist’s Guide to Navigating Seasonal Changes Physical Therapy

By Dori Cohen, MS, OTR/L, MSCS, CSRS, LSVT BIG Certified Many people experience emotional changes as the leaves stop falling and the cold weather emerges. However, for some people with disabilities, this seasonal change can fuel significant challenges for ...

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Oct 28, 2024 Take a Hike: Help for Hiking and Knee Problems Physical Therapy

By Tony Nguyen, PTA, Physical Therapist Assistant Fall is upon us and hiking is a wonderful way to explore the great outdoors, get a workout in, and clear your mind. However, if you’ve ever experienced knee pain while hiking, you know how quickly it can ...

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Oct 24, 2024 Meet the Vestibular Team Physical Therapy

By The Vestibular Rehabilitation Team October is not only a time for autumn leaves and apple picking but it is also Physical Therapy Month. Physical therapists are medical professionals who help patients with their mobility, manage their pain and symptoms, ...

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Oct 22, 2024 Sports Medicine and Concussions Physical Therapy

Dr. Akunyili and Dr. Lazo sit down with Sydney Asselstine, MD, Primary Care, an RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider, who specializes in sports medicine. The discussions centers around the latest recommendations in concussion care, targeted physical ...

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Oct 16, 2024 Falls Prevention Tips Physical Therapy

By Patricia Nolan, PT, MPT, CLT-LANA, Physical Therapist According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one out of four older people suffer a fall each year. After only falling once, the chance of falling again is doubled. Suffering ...

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Sep 24, 2024 Breathing: A Simple Exercise That Can Have Profound Effects Physical Therapy

By Christine Tolerico, PT, MPT, Senior Physical Therapist Breathing is a vital bodily function that occurs about 22,000 times per day. When we inhale, our diaphragm moves downward, and our ribs expand outward to give our lungs room to expand as they fill ...

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May 21, 2024 RWJUH Somerset Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Physical Therapy Location at TD Bank Ballpark Physical Therapy

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, recently celebrated the 20 th anniversary of its Sports Physical Therapy location at TD Bank Ballpark, home of the Somerset Patriots, the Double-A affiliate of the ...

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Apr 25, 2024 Summer Travel Strategies for Those with Balance and Mobility Concerns Physical Therapy

By Ashley Dembeck, PT, DPT, MSCS As the calendar flips to May, the peak summer travel season is fast approaching. Whether you are planning a trip to the Jersey shore or flying abroad, travel can be nerve-wracking for those with balance or mobility ...

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Apr 11, 2024 Occupational Therapists’ Guide to Fall Prevention Physical Therapy

By: Alissa Percival, MS, OTR/L and Dori Cohen, MS, OTR/L, MSCS, CSRS One of the most fundamental goals of occupational therapy is to promote safety and reduce risk of falls. This Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, we present you with some specific strategies ...

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