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At Denville Medical, your licensed physical therapist's goal is to maximize your body's structure and increase its overall function for long-term health. To accomplish this, our physical therapists combine traditional and innovative techniques focused on increasing muscle strength and improving the body's range of motion. Our goal is to discover the root cause of your pain or mobility problems. That way, we can address the true reason why you need physical therapy, and work towards achieving long-lasting relief.
Of course, we understand that every patient is different. Your doctor can provide expert care in an encouraging environment by creating a customized treatment plan for you using modern, evidence-based research.
Some common reasons why patients need physical therapy at Denville Medical include:
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Sports Injuries Whether you are on the varsity team of your high school football team or a professional athlete, sports injuries are serious business. Our doctors and physical therapists will develop a plan to help you heal properly, so you can get back in the game sooner rather than later.
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Pre and Post Operation With decades of combined experience, our physical therapy experts know that there is a time for gentle healing and a time for aggressive physical rehab. Whether you are scheduled for surgery or have recently been released from the hospital, our therapists are here to help you recover, one step at a time.
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Neurological Issues At Denville Medical, we treat much more than sports-based injuries. Whether you're suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, or a vestibular problem, our therapists are trained and certified to help you regain your body's optimal functionality.
Life has a habit of throwing us curveballs. Sure, some surprises only hurt your bank account, like expenses around the home. But more serious incidents, like car wrecks, can inflict physical injuries causing long-term pain. Injury-related problems like neck and back pain affect many Americans daily. Even worse, many hardworking people turn to addictive pain medication and invasive surgeries for relief, only to find themselves deeper in a hole.
If you're in chronic pain or suffer from range of motion problems, you should know that options are available for safer, more effective pain relief. One of the most commonly used solutions is physical therapy. The main goal of physical therapy is to maximize your body's mobility and increase overall function. In order to accomplish this, physical therapy techniques focus on improving range of motion and building muscle strength.
Physical therapy helps people of all ages with illnesses, medical conditions, or injuries that limit their mobility and body functionality. At Denville Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center, our doctors and physical therapists create customized physical therapy programs to help patients reclaim their lives.
When combined with diet and exercise, many patients are able to enjoy activities that they only thought possible with youth.
Some of the most common techniques that physical therapists use to help patients include:
From improper ergonomics at your office desk to injuries sustained in car wrecks, neck pain is a widespread problem. Taking the proper preventative steps to deal with pain provides relief and can prevent the need for surgery or medication.
Generally, there are two kinds of neck pain: chronic and acute. Acute pain shouldn't last for more than six weeks, while chronic pain can last months or even years. Physical therapy is one of the most recommended treatments for neck pain. Treatments often involve reducing neck exercise, strength training, and stretching. If you're suffering from acute or chronic neck pain, it's important to have tests done by a physical therapist to determine the extent of your injury.
Neck pain is caused by a wide range of problems, like:
After identifying the underlying cause of your condition, your physical therapist will develop a comprehensive treatment to address your pain and provide long-term relief.
Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in America. Back pain can start innocuously as a small muscle ache but can quickly become a more serious problem that disrupts daily life. Like neck pain, the best way to address the issue is to understand the root cause so that surgery is avoided.
Also like neck pain, back pain is either chronic (longer than six weeks) or acute (less than six weeks). Back pain can be caused by a number of events, like lifting a heavy item or simply sitting wrong for too long. To determine the extent of your injuries, you will need one or more diagnostic tests, like X-rays or MRI scans. Once the root cause of your condition is revealed, your physical therapist will work with Denville Medical doctors to create a treatment plan tailored to your body.
Common conditions linked to back pain include:
Experiencing a herniated disc is something most people dread, but many have to endure. Luckily, PT plays a significant role in herniated disc recovery. Physical therapy not only provides immediate pain relief, it teaches patients how to condition their bodies to avoid worse injuries.
At Denville Medical, our physical therapists and doctors have years of experience helping patients rehabilitate from herniated discs. Patients benefit from several time-tested techniques to relieve pain.
After diagnostic testing, active and passive treatments can include:
Do your hips feel uneven or misaligned? Do you suffer from hip stiffness or pain when the weather changes? Are you having trouble getting around the house like you used to? Your hips bear most of your weight, so it's no surprise that hip pain is very common among Americans.
Fortunately, physical therapy has been proven to provide relief for people dealing with acute or chronic hip pain. As with other forms of pain, you will need diagnostic testing to determine the extent of your hip problems.
Some common causes of hip pain include:
Once your hip issues are properly diagnosed, it's time to find relief. Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center offers several custom solutions, including acupuncture, chiropractic care, and personalized physical therapy.
Like hip pain, knee pain is a common condition in the U.S. and affects millions of people every year. Pain in the knee is caused by many things, including strains, injuries, age, and repetitive trauma. Sometimes, there's no apparent reason for knee pain. When it occurs, you may experience limited knee functionality, like difficulty standing, walking, sitting, and walking up and down stairs.
There are many conditions associated with knee pain, including:
If you notice symptoms like clicking or popping sounds, locking, inflammation, or sharp pains in your knee, physical therapy might be your best bet for relief.
Sometimes, surgery is the only option a patient can choose to alleviate pain from injuries and accidents. When this is the case, physical therapy plays a vital role before and after surgery.
To help you get a better sense of the scope of our physical therapy treatments, we're listing some of the most frequently asked questions that we receive at Denville Medical:
Answer : While some physical therapists rely on outdated techniques to treat patients, our team uses a combination of tried-and-true methods and modern strategies, including:
Answer : During your first visit with our physical therapist, we will complete a series of tests and screenings to establish a baseline for your care. You can expect to complete stability screenings, strength tests, and computerized range of motion tests. These tests ensure your doctor understands how your muscles are functioning. Once complete, your therapist will create a custom treatment plan for your physical therapy, so we can move forward with your care. During your time at Denville Medical, you should expect adjustments to your treatment plan as you make progress.
Answer : We get this question a lot, and we can certainly understand why. Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with an exact answer because every patient has different needs relating to their injuries and issues. Your level of stability and functionality depends on your condition, your goals, and your motivation to heal. For acute pain, patients typically experience relief in 2-3 weeks. Patients with forms of chronic pain usually feel optimal results after their first full course of therapy (4-6 weeks). Since our goal is to achieve maximum medical improvement, our doctors continuously monitor your progress and adjust treatment accordingly.
Whether you're dealing with chronic knee pain or acute back pain, relief is in sight. Rather than dangerous medicines and invasive surgeries, we specialize in non-surgical treatments like physical therapy. Our team of physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and primary care doctors have years of experience and work hand-in-hand to give you real pain relief.
If you're sick and tired of living life full of physical pain, now is the time to act. Don't let your body deteriorate â find your new lease on life at Denville Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center.
973-627-7888BOONTON, N.J. -- A Morris County park has been closed after a close call with a bear and a flurry of sightings across New Jersey.A parkgoer's encounter with a black bear forced officials to close Tourne County Park in Boonton this week....
BOONTON, N.J. -- A Morris County park has been closed after a close call with a bear and a flurry of sightings across New Jersey.
A parkgoer's encounter with a black bear forced officials to close Tourne County Park in Boonton this week.
"A bear followed a patron out of the park, even though it knew it was there. It got within a close distance," said Kelli Kovacevic, director of park maintenance and natural resources for Morris County.
The bear's aggressive behavior toward a person was not typical.
"It's unusual behavior. Bears usually keep a distance from humans, especially if they know they're there," said Kovacevic.
According to Kovacevic, part of the blame is on parkgoers who all too often let their dogs run off leash.
"Dogs running off leash are unpredictable in nature, even though people think they have them under control. We often find them running off into the woods and it leads to negative encounters with wildlife," said Kovacevic.
Dogs are required to be on a 6-foot leash in Tourne Park.
Jack Hall walks in and around the park daily and frequently sees dog owners ignoring the rule.
"I really sympathize with the bears because people constantly don't put their dogs on leashes, and that's the cause of it," said Hall.
The 500-plus-acre park has been closed since Wednesday. A trap was put out to try to catch the aggressive bear. Officials will evaluate whether to safely reopen the park next week.
"There is wildlife in the park, particularly bears. We are in bear country," said Kovacevic. "Never feed a bear, never approach a bear. Definitely keeping dogs on leash would go a long way to prevent future incidents."
June and July are the peak of black bear mating season, which makes it the most active time of year for bear sightings.
Morris County officials will continue monitoring the park to make sure people are not going in while it's closed.
Fifth-seeded Boonton clinched its first 20-win season in 32 years as it defeated 12th-seeded Emerson Boro, in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 1 tournament in Boonton.Complete Box Score »Amanda Tuohy scored a game-high 15 points, making 10-of-10 free throws for Boonton (20-5). Jaden Visioli had 10 points and Jackie Cifelli added eight with nine rebounds. Boonton advances to play the Kittatinny-Saddle Brook...
Fifth-seeded Boonton clinched its first 20-win season in 32 years as it defeated 12th-seeded Emerson Boro, in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 1 tournament in Boonton.
Amanda Tuohy scored a game-high 15 points, making 10-of-10 free throws for Boonton (20-5). Jaden Visioli had 10 points and Jackie Cifelli added eight with nine rebounds. Boonton advances to play the Kittatinny-Saddle Brook winner in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Kayla Elek paced Emerson Boro (11-16) with 10 points while Victoria Sterinsky and Kelty Manning added eight apiece.
Park Ridge 67, West Caldwell Tech 27
Sophomore Allie Shenloogian scored a career-high 34 points as third-seeded Park Ridge defeated 14th-seeded West Caldwell Tech, 67-27, in Park Ridge.
Abigail McManus had eight points with six assists and Kate Broderick added seven points for Park Ridge (15-13), which took a 17-point first-quarter lead and never looked back. Park Ridge will host Waldwick winner in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
West Caldwell Tech falls to 9-15.
Cresskill 49, Hopatcong 14
Erin Fahy had 10 points and eight rebounds as top-seeded Cresskill rolled to a 49-14 victory over 16th-seeded Hopatcong in Cresskill.
Julia Hasenstab scored nine points and Angelina Doto and Charley Quinn added seven apiece for Cresskill (22-7), which opened the game on a 15-0 run. Cresskill hosts the Mountain Lakes on Wednesday.
Hopatcong falls to 4-19.
Mountain Lakes 38, Cedar Grove 31
Abby Hawes led all scorers with 15 points as eighth-seeded Mountain Lakes defeated ninth-seeded Cedar Grove, 38-31, in Mountain Lakes.
Jenny Catallo added eight points for Mountain Lakes (12-11), which used a 14-4 third-quarter run to build a 12-point lead and pull away. Mountain Lakes plays top-seeded Cresskill in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
For Cedar Grove (9-17), Jillian Blanchfield scored 12 points and Lauren Rizzolo added nine.
Waldwick 47, Kinnelon 40
Hailey Zirpoli scored 19 points to lift sixth-seeded Waldwick to a 47-40 victory over 11th-seeded Kinnelon in Waldwick.
Lyla Stokes added 11 points and 10 rebounds for Waldwick (17-8), which broke an 18-18 halftime deadlock with an 18-6 third-quarter run. Waldwick advances to play third-seeded Park Ridge in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Kinnelon falls to 7-19.
Wallkill Valley 60, New Milford 51
Jackie Schels reached 1,000 career points as she posted 28 points and 18 rebounds to lead seventh-seeded Wallkill Valley past 10th-seeded New Milford 60-51 in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 1 tournament in Hamburg.
Wallkill Valley (16-11) jumped out to a 39-27 lead in the first half before each side notched 24 points in the second. Trinity Hartung added 16 points and four steals.
Juliana Brophy led New Milford (11-13) with nine points.
Wallkill Valley will face second-seeded Passaic Charter in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Kittatinny 41, Saddle Brook 34
Olivia Lombardo posted a double-double with 11 points and 16 rebounds for 13th-seeded Kittatinny as it knocked off fourth-seeded Saddle Brook 41-34 in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 1 tournament in Saddle Brook.
Kittatinny (7-19) jumped out to a 23-14 lead in the first half before Saddle Brook (19-8) cut it to a four-point game at the end of the third quarter. However, Kittatinny did enough down the stretch to come away with the win as it outscored Saddle Brook 11-9 in the fourth.
Taylor Hough added 14 points, four rebounds, and four steals for Kittatinny while Riley Hough had 10 points, eight steals, and five rebounds.
Ella Marchesani scored a game-high 26 points for Saddle Brook (19-8).
Kittatinny will face fifth-seeded Boonton in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Passaic Charter 56, North Warren 36
Na’Tori Postell posted 20 points and six rebounds to lead second-seeded Passaic Charter past 15th-seeded North Warren 56-36 in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 1 tournament in Passaic.
Passaic Charter (19-5) sprang out to a 15-12 lead in the first quarter before pushing it to a 10-point lead at halftime. Passaic Charter continued to roll in the third holding North Warren to five points en route to winning 13 of its last 14 games.
Lienesy Hernandez-Garcia filled up the stat sheet with 15 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, and four steals for Passaic Charter while Kamora Holmes had a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds.
Passaic Charter will face seventh-seeded Wallkill Valley in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
North Warren dropped to 6-19.
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Subscriber Exclusive Brian Bobal | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com | Nov 8, 2023 Subscriber Exclusive Brian Bobal | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com | Nov 7, 2023 Subscriber Exclusive Scoring Summary ...
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1st Quarter | B | S | ||
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No scoring | 0 | 0 | ||
2nd Quarter | B | S | ||
3:14 | Emma Haynes Assists: Marin Stefanelli | 0 | 1 | |
3rd Quarter | B | S | ||
6:10 | Marielle Montenegro Assists: Gabby O'Brien | 0 | 2 | |
:12 | Gabby O'Brien Assists: Marin Stefanelli | 0 | 3 | |
4th Quarter | B | S | ||
2:27 | Briella Elias Assists: Marin Stefanelli | 0 | 4 |
Boonton Player
G | A | P | DS | |
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Totals: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shore Player
G | A | P | DS | |
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Emma Haynes | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Marielle Montenegro | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Gabby O'Brien | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Briella Elias | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Marin Stefanelli | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Totals: | 4 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
Saves | GP | |
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Tayla Szmak (L) | 11 | 1 |
Totals: | 11 | 1 |
Shore Goalie
Saves | GP | |
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Teagan Harmon (W) | 3 | 1 |
Totals: | 3 | 1 |
B | S | |
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Shots on Goal | 4 | 16 |
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This Saturday, November 4, Boonton’s library and recreational department are teaming up to host the Town’s second book festival, this time designed to appeal to lovers of good food and good writing.“We were looking at the national book festival scene and knew that we needed a hook to make ours stand out in a crowded field,” says Lotte Newlin, director of the Boonton Holmes Public Library. “So we decided to tap into Boonton’s rich culinary traditions represented in the town’s many outstanding r...
This Saturday, November 4, Boonton’s library and recreational department are teaming up to host the Town’s second book festival, this time designed to appeal to lovers of good food and good writing.
“We were looking at the national book festival scene and knew that we needed a hook to make ours stand out in a crowded field,” says Lotte Newlin, director of the Boonton Holmes Public Library. “So we decided to tap into Boonton’s rich culinary traditions represented in the town’s many outstanding restaurants.”
To that end, the Bookfest will feature stars and authors from all ends of the world of food — cookbook writers and food stylists, restaurant critics, journalists, and visual artists. “Of course, we are also including authors whose specialty is cozy mysteries with recipes,” adds Annie Mizera, library program coordinator. “Mystery Book Club aficionados will love a cozy stroll down Mystery Lane!” Other programmed events include “Culinary Journeys and Adventures,” featuring critically acclaimed cookbook authors, and “Color in the Kitchen,” an interactive arts workshop with local artist Kathy Glatz.
The events will be held in venues along Boonton’s historic Main Street, anchored by the newly restored Boonton Holmes Public Library. Each venue will serve as the setting for author talks, book signing, and panel discussions. The afternoon concludes with a festive communal storytelling evening themed “Love in the Kitchen,” where Boonton residents are invited to share their own memorable personal stories about cooking and food.
“We are delighted that former Top Chef contestant Ash Fulk has agreed to serve as emcee for the storytelling event,” Newlin added. “It will be a great evening for all.”
Funding for the Bookfest is provided by the town of Boonton, the Boonton Holmes Public Library, and the Morris Arts Council. “We are incredibly grateful to Morris Arts, which has already committed $4,000 to the endeavor,” says Mayor Richard Corcoran. “This allowed us to attract high-quality participants and ensure critical Bookfest visibility.”
Details and information may be found here: www.boontonlibrary.org/boonton-book-fest-2023.
Where: Boonton Main Street, Boonton, NJ
When: Saturday, November 4, 2023
Bookfest programs and presentations: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Love in the Kitchen” Storytelling Evening: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Admission and other details:
A Cozy Stroll Down Mystery Lane The Sanctuary, 520 Main Street If a cozy mystery is your thing, then you’ll want to catch all three of these fabulous mystery writers whose novels offer a delicious thrills and include scrumptious recipes to feast upon. Refreshments: Samples from the recipes in the novels, of course!
Color in the Kitchen Boonton Holmes Public Library, Makerspace, 621 Main Street
Cosmic Cuisine: Food, Astrology – and Time Travel Bear Minimum Refillery, 618 Main Street
Culinary Journeys and Adventures Boonton Holmes Public Library – Adult Reading Lounge, 621 Main Street
After public comment at meetings in Parsippany and Boonton, the project was announced in 2018 and moved forward the following year. |Updated Tue, Jun 13, 2023 at 11:04 am ETPARSIPPANY, NJ — The lengthy process of creating public open space around the Boonton Reservoir has advanced once more, this time by going before the township planning board for a courtesy review.After two years of site investigations, designs, and engineering work, progress is being made on the plan for a 7.7-mile trail in Parsippany and Boon...
|Updated Tue, Jun 13, 2023 at 11:04 am ET
PARSIPPANY, NJ — The lengthy process of creating public open space around the Boonton Reservoir has advanced once more, this time by going before the township planning board for a courtesy review.
After two years of site investigations, designs, and engineering work, progress is being made on the plan for a 7.7-mile trail in Parsippany and Boonton.
On Monday, June 5, the Parsippany Troy-Hills Planning Board met with a representative from the Open Space Institute and the project engineer to undergo a courtesy review hearing on the highly anticipated Boonton Reservoir and Trail Project.
The effort to renovate Jersey City's 700-acre reservoir in Morris County has been ongoing for over two years, and the project is still on paper despite a $600,000 federal Community Project Grant secured by U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill last year to facilitate the project.
Since 1904, the facility, which is located in the towns of Boonton and Parsippany-Troy Hills, has served as a utility and Jersey City's primary water supply.
The project, which was announced in 2018, will be built in four stages. The centerpiece of the project is a 7.7-mile natural-materials hiking trail complete with trail signage, three parking areas, and a new pedestrian bridge trail across the reservoir's massive dam outfall.
Peter Karis, the Vice President for Parks and Stewardship for the Open Space Institute, said that they are currently at the tail end of the pre-development process of the project.
Officials claim that once the overall project is completed, the Boonton Reservoir will be more secure for all residents. The extra green infrastructure is meant to reduce stormwater runoff, and the loop trail will become a regionally significant recreational destination for the Parsippany community.
The trail will have two main entry points, one on Greenbank Drive and the other planned for right off of Parsippany Boulevard, Karis said.
"It is a four-phase project. Phase one includes a trailhead at Greenbank Drive and about 3.2 miles of trail running along the eastern edge of the reservoir at the southern end. It's essentially an existing maintenance road around the reservoir through phase one," Karis said.
The Greenbank Drive trailhead will have space for approximately 40 cars, as well as an entry gate, kiosks, and scenic overlook areas with signage explaining the reservoir's history and ecology.
Phase two will see the construction of the second trailhead, which will lead to two distinct sections of the trail. One section will head north to a specific lookout point, while the other will head south to another "prominent" lookout point overlooking the reservoir.
According to Karis, phase two will also be ADA-accessible, while phase one won't.
"Phase one will be universally accessible, although not ADA," Karis said.
The third phase will go around the dam, including the replacement of a 120-foot historic bridge on the dam's down slope side. According to officials, the bridge will connect phases one and two.
"Phase four on the western slope is the most remote and the most rugged. It includes four pedestrian bridges and the vast majority of the water protection areas that are included in the project. There are several inputs into the reservoir from the 287 corner that are unmitigated from a stormwater management perspective," Karis said.
Although the construction of the parking lots will necessitate the removal of trees, the project engineer clarified that all removed trees in the surrounding areas would be replaced in order to maintain the tree canopy.
“This project has been in the works for some time, and it is very near and dear to my heart,” Mayor James Barberio said. “The opening of this recreation area will be enjoyed by so many of our residents and those of other towns for years to come.
Barberio anticipates that this project will generate a lot of traffic near the reservoir because the trail's opening will be the first time the reservoir is officially open to the public.
"I can't tell you how many residents are looking forward to this coming to fruition," Barberio said.
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