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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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4 minute readWho’s ready to go to space?Circles Around the Sun, a singular force in the modern jam band universe, hits the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park on Friday night.The band was created by Denville native guitarist Neal Casal to manifest Grateful Dead-inspired instrumental pieces played during the set breaks of the Dead’s 2015 Fare The Well stadium concerts, recordings released later that year as “Recordings for the Dead.”...
Who’s ready to go to space?
Circles Around the Sun, a singular force in the modern jam band universe, hits the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park on Friday night.
The band was created by Denville native guitarist Neal Casal to manifest Grateful Dead-inspired instrumental pieces played during the set breaks of the Dead’s 2015 Fare The Well stadium concerts, recordings released later that year as “Recordings for the Dead.”
Circles Around the Sun have been charting new sonic territory since, and played on in the wake of Casal’s 2019 death.
The band released two stunning singles last year, the enveloping “Outer Boroughs” and the lush, expansive “Language” featuring harpist Mikaela Davis, as well as the live album “Live at the Charleston Pour House 11/12/21.”
“Language” is also the title of the band’s forthcoming fourth album, set to arrive in the spring.
Nectar’s Presents brings Circles Around the Sun — guitarist John Lee Shannon, bassist Dan Horne, keyboardist Adam MacDougall and drummer Mark Levy — with support from Rich Ruth. This is a journey in sound you want to take.
Go: Circles Around the Sun with Rich Ruth, 7 p.m. Friday, Wonder Bar, Fifth and Ocean Avenues, $20 in advance and $25 at the door; wonderbarasburypark.com.
Come summer, when Long Beach Island swells with visitors, getting into a restaurant will be tricky.
But there are plenty of tables this time of year, and nearly two dozen eateries on and off the island will take part in Long Beach Island Bites Winter Restaurant Week. It begins Friday and runs through Sunday, Feb. 5, with restaurants serving prix fixe meals for lunch, dinner or both.
Among many other dishes, you'll find short rib pappardelle at Salt Kitchen & Bar in Ship Bottom; an oyster BLT at The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House in Stafford; French toast with lemon curd and blueberry compote at LBI Pancake House in Ship Bottom; and chicken pot pie at Buckalew's Restaurant and Tavern in Beach Haven.
Go: Long Beach Island Bites Winter Restaurant Week, Jan. 27 to Feb. 5; for a full list of participating restaurants and menus, search Long Beach Island Bites on Facebook.
The Bell Works complex in Holmdel hosts the return of Brews + Bites, its tap takeover series showcasing local craft breweries, on Thursday. Alternate Ending Beer Co. of Aberdeen will be making the trip to Bell Works for the occasion.
Alternate Ending will be pouring a variety of signature beers and seasonal creations to be enjoyed with food offerings. Each $45 ticket includes four beer samples, each paired with food.
Go: Brews + Bites, 5 p.m. Thursday, Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, $45; bell.works/events/brews-bites.
The monthly Read with Pride Adult Book Club takes place Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library.
Each month will showcase a different theme and will focus on books featuring prominent LGBTQ+ characters .This month the theme is Young Adult Literature. Suggested books are "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe"by Benjamin Alire Sáenz and "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera.
The books are available on the apps Libby and Hoopla, or in print at the library. This book discussion is for those who identify as LGBTQ, or who simply want to learn more about LGBTQ+ stories, narratives and experiences.
All are welcome.
Go: Read with Pride Adult Book Club, 7 p.m. Thursday, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., Toms River; 732-349-6200 or oceancountylibrary.org.
Want to party hard to some of Broadway’s most show-stopping jams? That’s not an impossible dream in Asbury Park.
Broadway Rave: The Musical Theater Dance Party hits the House of Independents on Saturday night. A dance-floor celebration of musical theater, the touring spectacular is sure to be one singular sensation.
Guests are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite characters, and special surprise guests are always a possibility. Get ready for a fair bit of razzle dazzle, folks.
Go: Broadway Rave: The Musical Theater Dance Party, 9 p.m. Saturday, House of Independents, 572 Cookman Ave., $15 to $20; https://houseofindependents.com.
You know Beakman and Bill Nye – now meet Ben Miller.
The New York City-based scientist-turned-comedian is the star of Stand-Up Science — a work of humorous edutainment that’s touring the country and played the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.
Miller brings his multimedia happening to the ShowRoom Cinema in Asbury Park on Saturday night.
Go: Ben Miller’s Stand-Up Science, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, ShowRoom Cinema, 707 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park; showroomcinemas.com.
In the alcohol-free spirit of Dry January, Over the Moon art studios of Asbury Park hosts the first installment in its Sober Social series on Saturday night.
The get-together will include live painting, oracle readings, on-site vendors, hand-crafted mocktails and snacks, and music from DJ Spicy Brown.
Go: Sober Social, 9 p.m. Saturday, Over the Moon art studios, 808 Springwood Ave., Asbury Park, $15; overthemoonartstudios.com.
The new owners of the former St. Francis Residential Community plan to demolish the aging, historic buildings to clear the way for a new 110-bed senior health facility on the 17-acre property near St. Clare's Hospital and the Oaks at Denville senior complex.The announcement Wednesday from Wall Township-based Springpoint, the operator of 10 senior living communities, including the neighboring Oaks at Denville, said the nonprofit is also considering “other options” for the pastoral property at the corner of Po...
The new owners of the former St. Francis Residential Community plan to demolish the aging, historic buildings to clear the way for a new 110-bed senior health facility on the 17-acre property near St. Clare's Hospital and the Oaks at Denville senior complex.
The announcement Wednesday from Wall Township-based Springpoint, the operator of 10 senior living communities, including the neighboring Oaks at Denville, said the nonprofit is also considering “other options” for the pastoral property at the corner of Pocono and Diamond Spring roads near St. Clare’s Hospital.
"It goes without saying the mayor and township officials feel a deep sense of loss and sorrow about the impending demolition," reads a statement from Denville Administrator Steven Ward. "By the time the township was made aware of the prospective real estate transfer, it was too late to intervene to preserve the facility, despite our tireless efforts to do so over a period of months in 2021."
The Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, who opened St. Francis as a health resort 127 years ago, contracted Springpoint for logistical and administrative support last year after announcing in June that it would close the facility sometime in 2022. At the time, St. Francis operated 58 rooms and 65 independent-living apartments for seniors. Residents had the option of extra services such as meals, housekeeping and medication assistance.
The sisters later announced they would transfer ownership of the property and historic campus buildings to Springpoint.
"As the buildings and campus infrastructure have aged, it has become increasingly difficult to fund the maintenance and needed renovations to sustain the financial viability of the community," the sisters wrote in a statement announcing the closure.
"The planned 110-bed health care center will support the care needs of residents of The Oaks as well as seniors from the surrounding community and region," Springpoint vice president of marketing and communications Julia Zauner said.
This community facility will specifically offer assisted living, memory care and other long-term care services for seniors, Zauner said.
Springpoint has retained KDA Architects "to guide the vision planning process." Zauner said the company has yet to determine the position of the new facility on the campus at the corner of Pocono and Diamond Spring roads.
Zauner said the company has no current plans to sell the excess property to developers. "Our plan is to continue to use the land consistent with its current zoning," Zauner said.
The St. Francis property, along with the Oaks at Denville and St. Clare's Hospital, are in an OB-3 zone that permits office buildings, hospitals, nursing homes, senior citizen facilities and related support services. Retail sales are prohibited except for pharmacies and related medical services within the facility.
Ward confirmed Springpoint is expected to apply soon for demolition permits. Removal of the buildings and clearing of the site is expected to begin in the fall. Groundbreaking on the new building is anticipated for "some time in 2024."
"As the facility is privately owned and was never listed on any state or federal historic registers, the township cannot legally prevent the demolition of Saint Francis structures," the township statement reads.
Denville Mayor Tom Andes described St. Francis and its amenities as "an ocean cruise ship that doesn't go anywhere."
His mother was among the residents who transferred next door to The Oaks.
"It's such a shame," Andes said. "It's a beautiful place. I wish they had said something sooner. Maybe we could have done something. It's a terrible loss. It's part of the community."
Historic items in the building were donated to the Denville Historical society. Pews from the chapel were donated to the Archdiocese of Newark.
The shuttered facility was used in April as the set for the filming of a horror movie, "The Home," starring Pete Davidson.
Springpoint serves more than 4,000 seniors in New Jersey and Delaware and has nearly 2,000 employees.
DENVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Denville Business Improvement District may soon be no more.During the Oct. 18 Denville council meeting, BID President Tommy Dean informed the public that he and the District, after a vote, intend to dissolve themselves during their last meeting.According to Dean, the District, a non-profit, funded by downtown property owners, which aims to bring promotions, improvements and shared interests to help Denville’s downtown prosper, has been dealing with “frustration” for the past six yea...
DENVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Denville Business Improvement District may soon be no more.
During the Oct. 18 Denville council meeting, BID President Tommy Dean informed the public that he and the District, after a vote, intend to dissolve themselves during their last meeting.
According to Dean, the District, a non-profit, funded by downtown property owners, which aims to bring promotions, improvements and shared interests to help Denville’s downtown prosper, has been dealing with “frustration” for the past six years.
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Such a vote, as later specified by Angela Cote, is non-binding and unofficial, though it does show the current mindset of the BID.
“Downtowns throughout the country are faced with so many problems, and if we don’t start to look into the future, we’re not going to do us justice - the community, the businesses, and ultimately it comes down to the residents,” said Dean.
Dean called Denville “the only town within 15 miles” to have the downtown it does, but emphasized that this comes with issues. He said the District has not been receiving the support it desires and that its members hope to create a dialogue with the council.
According to Dean, the primary issue with the District is parking. While Denville does have “convenient” parking, people will move on if they can’t find a spot, a situation made more intense because builders are not required to add parking when they build upwards on Bloomfield Avenue, as it is an overlay zone. This, Dean said, severely hurts Denville’s small businesses.
He added that there have also been some considerable internal issues in the BID.
“We’re important, but we don’t feel like we have a seat at the table”, he finished. He asked the council to begin “asking the right questions to the people downtown” and to query downtown businesses for comments and questions.
Additionally, Dean said the BID has had a tough time speaking with the downtown business owners and attempts to speak have not been met with as much respect as they desired.
Before a potential dissolution can be started or officially considered, however, there is much paperwork to be done, including a formal vote and an audit, according to Town Attorney Fred Semrau. This dissolution, were it to happen, would be done by voiding the ordinance which created it. Angela Cote said that the Council will “need to go offline” and discuss the topic.
“We see progress, we see change, and I don’t think it’s as much as you guys want to see right now,” said Cote.
John Murphy said that he has spoken with several downtown business owners recently and the consensus among them is for the BID to continue, however, no one is willing to come forward to the BID. Very rarely do members of the public show up to the BID meetings, though they are always welcome to come.
“Your dilemma is the exact same that our fire department is facing, our first aid squad is having, it's getting volunteers,” he said.
According to BID member Kristin Pamperin, there is no burnout among the BID, and the BID has a passion to move forward, but it’s difficult to run a board when every step the board takes leads to them hitting a wall.
“It’s really hard to spend taxpayers’ dollars, put together formal presentations, start to hand them over and then get a response saying 'not at this time,'" she said. "We don’t mind if it’s a difficult discussion. We don’t mind if it’s a back and forth. That’s lively, that’s discussion, that’s getting in there and making a difference. But when one side shuts the door, then we wonder why we are doing this over and over and over.”
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HACKETTSTOWN,NJ - Two Parsippany students are among those recognized among Dean's List achievers at Centenary University. Madison P. Miller and Jameson Snyder both received these honors for this past semester.Centenary University President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D., has announced the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. To achieve this honor, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.8 or above and complete a minimum of 12 semester credits.Morris County residents who earned Dean’s List honors are...
HACKETTSTOWN,NJ - Two Parsippany students are among those recognized among Dean's List achievers at Centenary University. Madison P. Miller and Jameson Snyder both received these honors for this past semester.
Centenary University President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D., has announced the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. To achieve this honor, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.8 or above and complete a minimum of 12 semester credits.
Morris County residents who earned Dean’s List honors are:
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Budd Lake—Victoria A. Andrews, Isabelle M. Weisman
Butler—Chloe N. Wright
Chester—William D. Boothe
Denville—Matthew B. Defranco, Nicole Leonard
East Hanover—Jenna N. Glinko
Flanders—Constanza D. Giaquinto, Courtney E. Kastl, Alexis Schumacher
Landing—Carlos F. Burbano, Jayden E. Pennella, Ciara J. Rodriguez
Ledgewood—Jessica T. Mound
Lincoln Park—Devin Gibbs
Long Valley—Alexander Collins, Erica E. Gallo, Morgan E. Garner, Wesley D. Mercer, Andrew Mount, Nicolas Z. Radovanic
Mendham—Emma T. Norton, Jamie E. Rowe
Morristown—Anna R. Stein
Mount Arlington—Melanie F. Flynn, Madisyn P. Rojas
Parsippany—Madison P. Miller, Jameson Snyder
Randolph—Justin A. Carlucci, Sara G. Fusco, Sarah B. Halpern, Ashley L. Johnson, Ryan O’Shaughnessy, Jessica Sands, Sofia M. Slaman
Riverdale—Kayla Sampong
Rockaway—Scarlett Barbosa, Justin Meidling, Joseph D. Porretta
Succasunna—Sedem A. Atadja, Matthew W. Becker, Antonia Cacopardo, Giulianna E. Falquez, Gregory J. Somjen
Wharton—Zachary J. Orr
ABOUT CENTENARY UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary University’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix provides an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. The University’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township.
A malfunctioning well has forced Denville to declare a water emergency and restrict car washing, lawn watering and other residential uses, though an official on Tuesday said the township was making progress toward a fix. The town had already imposed limits this month ahead of a scheduled refurbishment of a water tower. That and the borderline drought conditions around the region left the water supply in a precarious position, Denville said in an ...
A malfunctioning well has forced Denville to declare a water emergency and restrict car washing, lawn watering and other residential uses, though an official on Tuesday said the township was making progress toward a fix. The town had already imposed limits this month ahead of a scheduled refurbishment of a water tower. That and the borderline drought conditions around the region left the water supply in a precarious position, Denville said in an advisory sent to residents on Sunday.
"The combination of ongoing maintenance of the township's main water tank, the recent unusually dry conditions, and now the malfunctioning well, is causing a very low water supply to the township," the advisory read. "As a result, all outdoor water use (lawn watering, car washing, etc.) is strictly prohibited until further notice."
Tuesday, Denville Recreation Director Nick Panetta said what he believed to be a mechanical issue at the well was resolved by DPW workers who deployed on Sunday.
"Things are looking positive and we're looking for ways we can lift some of the restrictions, but as of now we have to stay at the full restriction," Panetta said.
The limits do not apply to residents with private wells who do not use municipal water, Panetta said.
Residents and businesses in Denville were already under a 90-day period of restricted water use as the township began scheduled refurbishing of its primary water tank. Contractors took the 1.25-million-gallon tank offline on August 1 and expect the work will take 60 to 90 days to complete.
Under those restrictions, residents with even house numbers were permitted outside water use on even-numbered days, and residents with odd-numbered homes on odd-number days. The limits covered the watering of "lawns, shrubs, ornamental plants, etc., as well as the washing of automobiles, trucks, ATVs, boats, etc."
Southern portions of Morris County and most of Central Jersey were added last week to the area of "moderate drought" conditions in New Jersey by the U.S. Drought Monitor. The rest of Morris County and most of northern New Jersey were listed as "abnormally dry." The drought classifications will be revised on Thursday.
State Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette issued a statewide drought watch last week, the first step toward declaring a full drought. He called for residents and businesses to conserve water, but if conditions do not improve, mandatory water use restrictions may be necessary in parts of the state, LaTourette said in a briefing with reporters.
"When we look out at temperature outlook and precipitation outlook, we continue to be concerned," he said.
William Westhoven is a local reporter for DailyRecord.com. For unlimited access to the most important news from your local community, please subscribe or activate your digital account today.
