Recent Posts in Physical Therapy

Dec 3, 2024 - In Physical Therapy A Guide From Your Physical Therapist: Preventing Winter Injuries

By Gene Antunes, PTA While the winter season and snow can bring beauty and joy, it also comes with potential hazards that we must navigate carefully by taking the necessary precautions, such as wearing proper footwear, using safe snow-shoveling techniques, ...

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

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 - In Physical Therapy Take a Hike: Help for Hiking and Knee Problems

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 - In Physical Therapy Meet the Vestibular Team

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 - In Physical Therapy Sports Medicine and Concussions

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 - In Physical Therapy Falls Prevention Tips

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 - In Physical Therapy Breathing: A Simple Exercise That Can Have Profound Effects

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 - In Physical Therapy RWJUH Somerset Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Physical Therapy Location at TD Bank Ballpark

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 - In Physical Therapy Summer Travel Strategies for Those with Balance and Mobility Concerns

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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