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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 – find your new lease on life at Denville Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center.
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Members of the public spoke up expressing their dissatisfaction regarding the lack of transparency with the Highlands Ridge Park project. CHESTER, NJ — Members of the public addressed the township council this week, expressing their frustrations and concerns about the Highlands Ridge Park project, citing a lack of transparency.According to the agenda, the council was set to hear public comments on an ordinance that was introduced this month, calling for an appropriation of $1,190,000 to finance an improvement project of...
CHESTER, NJ — Members of the public addressed the township council this week, expressing their frustrations and concerns about the Highlands Ridge Park project, citing a lack of transparency.
According to the agenda, the council was set to hear public comments on an ordinance that was introduced this month, calling for an appropriation of $1,190,000 to finance an improvement project of Highlands Ridge Park.
The ordinance requires payment for the construction of athletic fields, grass and/or artificial turf, as well as all seeding, sod, irrigation systems and structures, walkways, drainage facilities, structures, site work, equipment, additional parking and lighting structures.
Local resident Alison Dahl questioned the board for not including the ordinance in past agendas, saying that when the ordinance was first proposed the only people made aware of it were representatives from local soccer and lacrosse organizations, Dahl said.
"I would like an explanation of how the ordinance was proposed in light of the way that it was not on the agenda. I listened to the recording of the Nov. 21 meeting... There was nobody else there to hear it except for the three guys from soccer and lacrosse because it wasn't on the agenda," Dahl said.
Many other residents spoke out against the unknown financial burden that would come with accepting a project of this nature, claiming that elected officials are supposed to serve the people, not vote on projects without first hearing public comment.
Carol Post, a resident, expressed her desire for a traffic study to be completed in the area before any decisions are made, citing the already heavy traffic on North Road, which faces the park.
"I live on North Road and at the last meeting, I let you know that I think that there are enough traffic concerns, that it should not only be studied… The safety on our roads, as I have mentioned before… that is of greater concern," Post said.
In response to the comments, members of the board clarified the goals of the ordinance.
The ordinance, according to the council, will not serve as a final decision on building out athletic fields, but rather as a way to set aside funds for a potential future project with greater public involvement.
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Mendham Township, NEW JERSEY (December 21, 2022) – The Mendham Township Elementary School (MTES) strives to provide students with access to a well-rounded and very robust curriculum, including many activities beyond academia. The extensive musical program at the Mendham Township School District includes the Tiger Chorus at MTES. This chorus is open to third- and fourth-grade students wishing to sing and learn how to sing as an ensemble. Being a member of the Tiger Chorus requires students to be able to sing in unison and they must also...
Mendham Township, NEW JERSEY (December 21, 2022) – The Mendham Township Elementary School (MTES) strives to provide students with access to a well-rounded and very robust curriculum, including many activities beyond academia. The extensive musical program at the Mendham Township School District includes the Tiger Chorus at MTES. This chorus is open to third- and fourth-grade students wishing to sing and learn how to sing as an ensemble. Being a member of the Tiger Chorus requires students to be able to sing in unison and they must also learn to perform harmonies and to sing in parts.
Leading the Tiger Chorus is Ms. Lauren Johnson, MTES Music Teacher. Ms. Johnson’s passion is to inspire success, growth, enjoyment, and empowerment within her students. Starting from the beginning of each school year, Ms. Johnson seeks to instill these values in her students in each of her musical education sessions. This is very evident as she works with the Tiger Chorus to prepare for their annual Winter Concert.
Since September 12 of this year, Ms. Johnson and her students in the Tiger Chorus have been rehearsing diligently and with such enthusiasm for their Winter Concert which concludes the calendar year by welcoming in the holidays with seasonal melodies. The students perform a selection of songs for their families, friends, and the extended Mendham Township community, showcasing their newly acquired capabilities for singing as a chorus and inviting everyone to participate in the winter-themed music. It should be noted that students in the Tiger Chorus participate in rehearsals in addition to their regular school day.
The students learn not only to sing as a group, but they tackle new challenges such as singing in parts and creating a more rounded and richer sound by singing in harmony. As Ms. Johnson explains, “Learning to sing in parts is one of the most important steps towards high level, professional singing. The MTES Tiger Chorus gives this experience to young singers each time they rehearse together.” It is clear that these students see participation in the chorus as a collaborative effort. They enjoy the empowerment they feel as they identify and master different rhythms, lyric comprehension, and expression. Their performances clearly demonstrate their engagement with the music.
This year, the MTES Winter Themed Concert took place on December 20, 2022. Mr. Michal Ferenc, Assistant Principal of MTES, congratulated the Tiger Chorus and Ms. Johnson for their hard work and their impressive portfolio of songs for the Winter Concert. “The progression of their vocal technique and performance etiquette since the beginning of the school year is amazing and a true testament to the hard work that Ms. Johnson and the students have put into this concert,” said Mr. Ferenc. “We look forward to hearing more from the Tiger Chorus as the school year continues.”
The township is facing a 22 percent increase in state-mandated healthcare premiums as well as a 19 percent increase in pension costs. CHESTER, NJ — Michael Inganamort, mayor of Chester Township, spoke out at a recent council meeting to address the ways in which residents will be impacted by upcoming increases in health insurance premiums.The state surprised all New Jersey municipalities, including Chester Township with a 20 percent increase in healthcare insurance rates earlier this fall, prompting local governments to ...
CHESTER, NJ — Michael Inganamort, mayor of Chester Township, spoke out at a recent council meeting to address the ways in which residents will be impacted by upcoming increases in health insurance premiums.
The state surprised all New Jersey municipalities, including Chester Township with a 20 percent increase in healthcare insurance rates earlier this fall, prompting local governments to pass resolutions opposing the increase in an effort to fight back.
Hundreds of thousands of New Jersey public employees, early retirees, and school employees could face rate increases of up to 20 percent for health benefits under the new healthcare proposals.
"As most people know, Chester Township faces a state-mandated 22 percent increase in healthcare premium costs and a state-mandated 19 percent increase in pension costs. In real dollars these are approximately $276,000 plus another $120,000," Inganamort said.
Combined the two increases represent a four percent tax increase for the township.
"This puts us well outside the two percent property tax cap, which is the state law that prevents municipalities from raising taxes by more than two percent, except for specific emergency circumstances," Inganamort said.
According to the mayor, Chester has been aware of the premium and pension increases since last year, however, Inganamort claims that the Murphy administration knew about the increases long before.
State Senator Anthony M. Bucco stated last fall that the mayors of Morris County were correct to be concerned about the impending impact of massive health insurance premium increases.
"It’s clear, however, that Governor Murphy knew this was coming as early as February, months before the increases were announced. Had the governor shared that knowledge with the rest of us this spring, we could have worked on a solution with mayors, local governments, and the administration as part of the State Budget adopted in June," Bucco said. "Unfortunately, that never happened because the administration wasn’t transparent about what it knew."
Locally, Chester Township residents may experience budget constraints and higher property taxes in this year's budget as a result of the significant increases in health insurance premiums.
"We are working to find other savings in the budget to accommodate the 22 percent and 19 percent increases. We haven't gotten all the way yet, but we know approximately $200,000 needs to be cut from other services in town," Inganamort said.
Among the budget changes, is a future shift in how garbage collection fees are paid within the township.
According to the township, a new agreement for continued garbage collection with Blue Diamond Disposal, Inc. will be paid for by Chester Township, which will establish a municipal utility as the payment method.
"The council explored and ultimately decided to create a municipal utility for the purpose of directly billing residents for garbage collection. Doing so takes the cost of garbage collection out of the municipal budget and puts us back in the range of getting under the two percent property tax cap," Inganamort said.
As part of the new utility, all residents will be billed approximately $400 per year for garbage collection. A $25 discount will also be available for certain senior residents and for veteran residents, the council said.
Following discussion from the council, the ordinance was later amended to instead call for semi-annual payments with the first being due on April 1 and the second being due on Oct. 1.
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Newark, N.J. – Seton Hall men's swimming and diving picked up another convincing victory on Friday afternoon, defeating NJIT, 142-91, at the Wellness and Events Center. Kevin Cary (West Chester, Pa.) and Sean Vizzard (Mount Laurel, N.J.) each won a pair of events on the da...
Newark, N.J. – Seton Hall men's swimming and diving picked up another convincing victory on Friday afternoon, defeating NJIT, 142-91, at the Wellness and Events Center. Kevin Cary (West Chester, Pa.) and Sean Vizzard (Mount Laurel, N.J.) each won a pair of events on the day.
Cary would notch his first victory of the day in the 200 Free in a time of 1:41.37, marking the fourth time this season he has won the event. The Pirates swept the podium in the event, as Gideon Langenbusch (Oberhausen, Germany) and Ben LaClair (Belchertown, Mass.) nabbed second and third, respectively. Cary would later add a win in the 100 Free, touching the wall in 46.74, and would swim the third leg of the 200 Free Relay team which swam the fastest time in the event of 1:23.99.
Vizzard's first of two wins came in the 400 IM, winning the event for the first time as a Pirate in a time of 4:07.03. He would later take first in the 500 Free with a time of 4:41.43.
The 200 Medley Relay team of Ross Pantano (Bennington, Neb.), Ben Endersby (Caldwell, N.J.), Michael Klimaszewski (London, England) and Thomas Minar (Oxford, Conn.) were able to claim victory, combining for a time of 1:31.35. Just behind them in second were Bryant LaCroix (Bloomsburg, Pa.), Gennarino Conzemius (Bethel Park, Pa.), Justin Oosterwyk (Pequannock, N.J.) and Langenbusch with a time of 1:34.53.
Each member of the winning 200 Medley Relay team also swam the fastest time in an individual event on the afternoon. Pantano went on the win the 100 Back in 49.90, sweeping the podium with LaCroix and Ethan Shonk (Mount Joy, Pa.). Endersby swam the fastest time in the 100 Breast, clocking in at 57.66. Klimaszewski continued to dominate the fly events, taking first in the 100 Fly for the fourth time this year in a time of 48.27. Minar would grab a win in the 50 Free in a time of 20.96, with Endersby joining him in third in the event.
In diving, reigning BIG EAST Male Athlete of the Week Trevor Post (Bay City, Mich.) picked up another victory in the 1-meter with a total score of 295.43. Post would finish second in the 3-meter behind Joel Satir (Greenwich, Conn.), who tallied a score of 297.00 to claim victory.
The Pirates face a quick turnaround as they hit the road again tomorrow at 1 p.m. against Delaware.
Pictured left are Lisa Bibawi, center, and her team and on the right are the Pulcine Team—Catherine sitting on table, Jerome to her right.Decorating Den Interiors franchisees across the U.S. and Canada continued solid sales results with two of its top U.S. franchisees having their best year ever, along with the top Canadian design business. “2022 was our second highest year for sales in more than a decade,” said James S. Bugg, Jr, president and CEO.The company announced the following individual sales ...
Pictured left are Lisa Bibawi, center, and her team and on the right are the Pulcine Team—Catherine sitting on table, Jerome to her right.
Decorating Den Interiors franchisees across the U.S. and Canada continued solid sales results with two of its top U.S. franchisees having their best year ever, along with the top Canadian design business. “2022 was our second highest year for sales in more than a decade,” said James S. Bugg, Jr, president and CEO.
The company announced the following individual sales awards.
Chairman’s Circle
Honored as the company’s Chairman’s Circle were the top ten franchisees for highest sales in the United States along with the highest in Canada. Number one overall and number one in Canada were Catherine and Jerome Pulcine, Ottawa, Ontario, whose franchise had the highest sales in the history of Decorating Den Interiors.
Number one in the U.S was Lisa Bibawi, Dallas, Texas, who has been in business only since 2019.
Others who achieved Chairman’s Circle status are Kiran Arif, Cincinnati, Ohio; Linda and Dana Coin, Sanibel, Fla.; sisters Barbara Elliott and Jennifer Ward Woods, Stone Mountain, Ga, Michelle Jett, Los Angeles, Calif.; Sandy and James Kozar, Knoxville, Tenn.; Claudia Leah, Naples, Fla.; Bonnie Pressley, Fort Worth, Texas; Nola Shivers, Springfield, Mo., and Charla Traugott, Montgomery, Texas.
“Kiran Arif’s accomplishment is especially worthy of note, because 2022 was only her second full year in business,” Bugg highlighted. The Coins achievement also is notable having had their studio destroyed by Hurricane Ian.”
Thirty additional top sales achievers were announced to round out the company’s top 40. They are: Amy Ahearn, Williamsburg, Va.; Deborah Betcher, West Chester, Pa; Jan Bromberek, Plainfield, Ill.; Sandra Burroughs and Allison Fikejs, Lenexa, Kan.; Marina Colella, West Chester, N.Y.; Suzanne Christie, Clearwater, Fla.; Debbie Demboski, Wesley Chapel, Fla.; Sherry Franzoy, Las Cruces, NM.; Kathy Golson, Orlando, Fla.; Monique Holland, Upper Marlboro, Md.; Bohne Jones, Nashville, Tenn.; Lynne Lawson, Columbia, Md.; Maria Loveless, Manassas, Va.; Barbara McInnis Hayman, Kissimmee, Fla.; Karen Miller, Polk City, Iowa; Kathleen Monteleone, Wind Gap, Pa.; Kim Morgan, Phoenixville, Pa.; Angie Palmer, Peachtree, Ga.; Kimberly Paulus, Missouri City, Texas; Kristen Pawlak, Louisville, Ky.; Roz Redmond, Brandywine, Md.; Valerie Ruddy, Verona, N.J.; Diane Schaefer, Venice, Fla.; Krista Shugars, Pasadena, Md.; Veronica Simmons, Wixom, Mich.; Marni Sugerman, Riverdale, N.Y.; Tonie Vander Hulst, Palm Beach, Fla.; Suzan Wemlinger, Milwaukee, Wisc.; Gina Wolleat, Lino Lakes, Minn.; and Cassy Young, Bogart, Ga.
Top decorators who are part of a franchise: Paula Esterline, Fort Worth, Texas, was the leader. Others in the top five were: Kayla Anderson, Dallas, Texas; Breann Bohne, Dallas, Texas; Heather Malachowski, Springfield, Mo.; and Trinette Nelson, Sanibel Island, Fla.
The top Canadian decorator was Natlie Cox, Ottawa, Ontario.
About Decorating Den Interiors Founded in 1969, Decorating Den Interiors is North America’s largest interior design and home furnishings franchise company. Its nearly 300 franchisees operate throughout the U.S. and Canada. Its franchisees have direct relationships with suppliers in its LIVV Home Collection™ of fine furniture, custom window treatments, wall and floor coverings, accessories, lighting, and closet systems.
