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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.
Trust Fund Review Board Recommends $3.6 Million in GrantsThe Morris County Board of County Commissioners was asked last night to approve $3.6 million in grants from the county’s Preservation Trust Fund to help restore, preserve and further protect 23 historic sites in 15 towns across Morris County.Most of the funding recommended by the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund Review Board, about 88 percent, is directed toward construction grants for ...
Trust Fund Review Board Recommends $3.6 Million in Grants
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners was asked last night to approve $3.6 million in grants from the county’s Preservation Trust Fund to help restore, preserve and further protect 23 historic sites in 15 towns across Morris County.
Most of the funding recommended by the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund Review Board, about 88 percent, is directed toward construction grants for 17 of the projects. Roughly 12 percent is being recommended for non-construction activity at six other historic sites. Those grants would support design and specification work for future construction on four sites, preservation planning for one site, and research and development necessary to submit a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for one other site.
View photos from a May 13 Review Board Visit to Recommended Sites
“I want to commend the staff and all the volunteers. They do a phenomenal job evaluating these applications and making recommendations on how to invest our dollars. People often thank the Commissioners for the money, but it ultimately comes from the taxpayers, who always overwhelmingly support these programs and it’s fortunate that they do,” stated Commissioner Stephen Shaw, liaison to the Historic Preservation Trust Fund Review Board.
To date, Morris County has awarded 512 grants amounting to nearly $46 Million to assist in the preservation, protection and restoration of 122 historical properties since 2003, when grants were first issued for protecting historic sites through Morris County’s Preservation Trust Fund. The sites are in 34 towns around Morris County.
“For our application review process, the county’s historic preservation consultant, who is independent, reviewed 23 applications to make sure they conformed to the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. These are very important federal guidelines set during the historic acts that have been passed since the 1960s, with antecedents going back even further than that. We want to be at the highest level with tax dollars,” said Larry Fast, Chair of the Review Board.
“Twelve of the 23 projects received full funding requested for the projects,” Fast added.
View the PowerPoint Presented to the Board of Commissioners
He also noted that sponsors of different sites often file for new grants year after year to cover costs incurred for different phases of a preservation effort, from planning a restoration to completing the work.
See the Full List of Projects Considered This Year by the Review Board
Among the projects recommended for approval by the Commissioners are:
Obadiah LaTourette Grist & Saw Mill, Washington Township
The circa 1750 Mill represents an example of early industrial architecture and an important contributing resource to the register listed German Valley Historic District. The Mill is a vital component of the local economy having provided a market for farm products and a business/meeting place for much of its history. The recommended grant of $470,500 will provide for stabilization of the stone foundation including installation of a cofferdam and micropiles underneath the foundation with a new concrete cap to help control the impacts of the river flowing against the mill’s anterior foundation walls for nearly three centuries.
Darress Theatre, Boonton Township
Located in downtown Boonton, the Darress Theatre opened in 1921 as a silent film and vaudeville theatre. The building is certified as contributing to the Boonton Main Street Historic District and was purchased by the Town of Boonton in December of 2020 with the intention to renovate the theatre to become a regional performing arts center. The recommended grant of $44,400 will provide for an update of the 2022 Master Plan to meet Preservation Plan requirements including identifying historic features, preservation philosophy, methodology and treatment approach.
The Commissioners anticipate taking action on the recommendations provided at the next work session meeting scheduled for July 12.
Photos
Photo 1: Members of the Historic Preservation Trust Fund Review Board during their May 13th visit to the Kountze Mansion, currently an educational and administrative building for the Delbarton School.
Photo 2: Riverside view of the Obadiah LaTourette Grist & Saw Mill in Washington Township.
Photo 3: Street view of the Darress Theatre in Boonton Township.
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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Fire companies from 16 districts and three counties responded Sunday to extinguish a blaze that severely damaged a Boonton Township home and displaced the family living there.No one was injured in the incident on Miller Drive, initially blamed on a fire that started on a tractor under a deck attached to the home. The cause of th...
Fire companies from 16 districts and three counties responded Sunday to extinguish a blaze that severely damaged a Boonton Township home and displaced the family living there.
No one was injured in the incident on Miller Drive, initially blamed on a fire that started on a tractor under a deck attached to the home. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to the Boonton Township Fire Department.
"The occupants got out safely," the department said on Facebook.
Firefighters were dispatched to the home at 2:15 p.m. and found "a working fire, and with a huge plume of smoke seen across the valley," prompting a second alarm, the department stated. More support was summoned as conditions worsened and flames emerged through the roof.
Despite an "aggressive interior attack," the fire took about 90 minutes to extinguish. The house was deemed uninhabitable, the township said. Still, the department said, "The house is not a total loss and the owners can rebuild.
A GoFundMe account has been established to help the occupants, identified in the account as Kambiz and Ann Saadat. Tax records show them as the owners and occupants of the 2,577-square-foot house, built in 1965 on 2 acres of land.
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Responders to the scene included fire companies from Boonton, Parsippany, Kinnelon, Rockaway, Mine Hill, Mount Arlington, West Milford, Budd Lake, New Vernon, Butler, Montville and Morris Plains.
Also responding were the Morris County Regional Fire Coordinator and Passaic County Fire Coordinator, Boonton EMS and the Morris County Office of Emergency Management.
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Nearly $50 Million Spent on Preservation Efforts Since 2003The Morris County Board of County Commissioners allocated $3.6 million in grants from the county’s Preservation Trust Fund to advance significant initiatives to help revitalize, preserve and protect 23 historic sites in 15 towns across Morris County.Including this grant disbursement, Morris County has awarded nearly $50 Million on preservation efforts at 122 historic locations since 2003, when awar...
Nearly $50 Million Spent on Preservation Efforts Since 2003
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners allocated $3.6 million in grants from the county’s Preservation Trust Fund to advance significant initiatives to help revitalize, preserve and protect 23 historic sites in 15 towns across Morris County.
Including this grant disbursement, Morris County has awarded nearly $50 Million on preservation efforts at 122 historic locations since 2003, when awards were first issued for protecting historic sites through Morris County's Preservation Trust Fund. The properties have benefited through 535 grants, with some properties receiving multiple grants over the years to conduct planning, acquisition and construction projects.
“The staff and volunteers do a phenomenal job evaluating these applications and making recommendations on how to invest our dollars. People often thank the Commissioners for the money, but it ultimately comes from the taxpayers, who always overwhelmingly support these programs and it’s fortunate that they do,” stated Commissioner Stephen Shaw, liaison to the Historic Preservation Trust Fund Review Board.
See the Full List of Projects Approved for 2023
The Historic Preservation Trust Fund Review Board recommended the sites approved, with most of the funding -- around 88 percent -- designated toward the construction and refurbishment of 17 projects. The remaining funds will support a range of essential non-construction activities, including design and specification work for future construction on four sites, preservation planning for one specific site, and research and development needed for another property to submit a nomination to the renowned National Register of Historic Places.
A non-construction grant of $44,400 will provide first-time funding for the Darress Theatre in Boonton Township.
Located in downtown Boonton, the Darress Theatre opened in 1921 as a silent film and vaudeville theatre and is certified as contributing to the Boonton Main Street Historic District. The Town of Boonton purchased the property in December 2020 with plans to convert it into a regional performing arts center.
A grant for $470,500 will support the preservation of the Obadiah LaTourette Grist and Saw Mill in Washington Township.
Funding will provide for stabilization of the Mill’s stone foundation, which includes installing a cofferdam and micropiles underneath the foundation with a new concrete cap to help control the impacts of the South Branch of the Raritan River flowing against the anterior foundation walls for nearly three centuries. The circa 1750 mill represents an example of early industrial architecture and is on the New Jersey and the National Registers of Historic Places as a contributing property in the German Valley Historic District. The site was a vital component of the local economy providing a market for farm products and a business/meeting place for much of its history.
Application Review Process
The review board received 23 applications for consideration in 2023, amounting to nearly $5.9 million in grant requests. They were initially reviewed for their conformance to the U.S. Secretary of Interior’s “Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties,” which promote historic preservation best practices.
“These are very important federal guidelines set during the historic acts that have been passed since the 1960s, with antecedents going back even further than that. We want to be at the highest level with tax dollars,” said Larry Fast, Chair of the Review Board.
View photos from a May 13 Review Board Visit to Recommended Sites
Site visits were conducted by the review board to assess the properties up for consideration. After a final presentation was made by the grant applicants, the review board deliberated on the funding recommendations. Twelve of the 23 projects received full funding requested for preservation purposes.
Photos
Top right: Members of the Historic Preservation Trust Fund Review Board during their May 13th visit to the Kountze Mansion, currently an educational and administrative building for the Delbarton School.
Center left: Street view of the Darress Theatre in Boonton Township.
Bottom right: Interior view of the Obadiah LaTourette Grist & Saw Mill in Washington Township.
Christian Angelillo, with more than 25 years of experience in education, said he looks forward to joining the Ocean City community.Patch StaffOCEAN CITY, NJ — The search is over, and the Ocean City School District has appointed its new superintendent.Christian Angelillo, who has more than 25 years of experience in the education field, will serve as the new superintendent, the district announced Friday morning.Angelillo's career has spanned working as a social studies teacher, assistant principal, principal...
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OCEAN CITY, NJ — The search is over, and the Ocean City School District has appointed its new superintendent.
Christian Angelillo, who has more than 25 years of experience in the education field, will serve as the new superintendent, the district announced Friday morning.
Angelillo's career has spanned working as a social studies teacher, assistant principal, principal at both elementary and high school levels and superintendent in New Jersey. His latest roles are being superintendent and principal at Boonton Township School District, and an adjunct professor at Centenary University in Hackettstown.
And he has experience outside of the classroom too. Angelillo has also worked as a head varsity track and field coach, head freshman football coach and a varsity football coach. He said he looks forward to working with the OCSD to continue the success of students and staff and build strong relationships with the school community and broader community.
“I look forward to becoming a part of the fabric of the Ocean City community and forging lasting relationships that will help remind us to celebrate our past accomplishments, while working together to achieve future successes that will make us all proud,” said Angelillo.
Angelillo is involved with multiple professional affiliations such as the New Jersey Association of School Administrators and the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association. He earned an Ed.D. in K-12 Administration from Seton Hall University, a Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision from Montclair State University and a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Philosophy from Fordham University.
“The Superintendent search generated over fifty applicants. With this large pool of interested educators, the Board had the opportunity to review and eventually interview several finalists for the position,” said Terrence Crowley, OCSD’s interim superintendent. “Dr. Angelillo presented himself as an experienced and qualified individual who would contribute to and lead the Ocean City School District as it provides an outstanding education for our students. He will bring to the district a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm.”
When not at work, Angelillo is an avid reader and fisherman who enjoys spending time with his family. He is a college football enthusiast and a devoted New Jersey Devils fan.
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