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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.
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Demolition of the former U.S. headquarters of the global pharma giant Novartis in East Hanover was on hold this week as the developer announced it will propose a scaled-down project to replace the modern industrial park approved by the township in 2021.A spokesperson for developers R&O East Hanover said Thursday that the company "is presenting an as-of-right redevelopment of the former Novartis property which requires no variances and proposes a smaller/less intensive project that the historical site use."...
Demolition of the former U.S. headquarters of the global pharma giant Novartis in East Hanover was on hold this week as the developer announced it will propose a scaled-down project to replace the modern industrial park approved by the township in 2021.
A spokesperson for developers R&O East Hanover said Thursday that the company "is presenting an as-of-right redevelopment of the former Novartis property which requires no variances and proposes a smaller/less intensive project that the historical site use."
The announcement comes after the township planning board rejected an application last month for Novartis to subdivide a 17-acre portion of the property it still owns there.
R&O announced it had acquired 62 acres of the Novartis campus in 2021. At the time of the sale, the company planned to demolish 900,000 square feet of empty office space on the campus, including the iconic eight-story tower that sits atop a corner knoll on Route 10.
Groundbreaking on two new "modern industrial space" buildings there, ranging between 300,000 and 500,000 square feet, was anticipated before the end of 2022.
Demolition of campus buildings began last year. Many of the buildings along Ridgedale Avenue, on the west end of the campus, are gone, but the tower remains.
Novartis representatives told the board they had a buyer for the 17-acre parcel on the east side of the campus who planned to renovate the existing buildings there for tenants in the life science technology field.
The board rejected the application, with members expressing concern about inconsistencies with the township master plan and the lack of road frontage.
Novartis still continues operations in neighboring buildings to the south. The entire 202-acre Novartis campus prior to the sale was assessed at $425 million in 2021 and generated $10.2 million in property taxes for the township, tax records show.
Regardless of the outcome, the tower is still slated for eventual demolition.
"Demolition of the existing structures began last fall and should be completed over the next several months," the R&O spokesperson said. "We look forward to proceeding with our proposed development once the approval process has concluded."
Sandoz, based in Switzerland, acquired the property in the late 1940s after outgrowing its offices in New York and began construction on the first buildings there in 1950.
Sandoz became one of Morris County's leading employers when it opened its East Hanover research facility in 1964. It merged with Summit-based Ciba-Geigy in 1996 to form Novartis. The company still has 4,800 employees assigned to the East Hanover campus, and 16,000 statewide, a Novartis spokesperson said.
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QuickChek opened a new store and gas station just off Route 10 East in East Hanover on Tuesday.
The 5,869-square-foot store will be open 24 hours a day, complete with a gas station, fresh-brewed coffee, all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner, including made-to-order subs, wraps and salads.
There's a no-fee ATM and 61 parking spaces, plus parking for two oversized vehicles and outdoor seating for 16 customers. The store is located at 235 Route 10 in East Hanover.
Customers will be able to treat themselves to pumpkin spice-flavored coffee for a limited time. You'll also be able to shop for household items like milk, juice and eggs.
There’s hot and iced coffee, and all-day breakfast items, including breakfast sandwiches with English muffins or waffles.
To celebrate the grand opening, QuickChek is offering one free cup of coffee per day for seven days starting Aug. 15 to QuickChek Rewards members at the East Hanover store.
East Hanover shoppers new to the QuickChek Rewards program get up to four weeks of special offers. Week one includes offers a free fountain drink or coffee at any size. Week two includes offers a $1 breakfast sandwich. Week three includes offers 50% off any six-inch sub. Week four includes offers 50% off any fresh snack item.
According to a press release, the store is expected to bring in between 35 to 45 new local jobs.
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Russ Mensch, a spokesperson for QuickChek, said plans are in the works for a QuickChek in Scotch Plains towards the last quarter of 2023. There are 145 QuickChek stores in New Jersey.
QuickChek, being open 24 hours and serving freshly prepared food all day and night, helps serve people with diverse lifestyles and routines, he said.
"Nine to five doesn’t exist anymore," said Mensch. "Anyone, such as an ambulance driver getting off shift at four in the morning, can get the same sandwich as the person customizing their sandwich at four in the afternoon.”
As of late July, competitor Chester Heights, Pa.-based Wawa has 283 stores in New Jersey, mostly concentrated in South Jersey. Spokesperson Lori Bruce estimated that another nine Wawa's will open in the state this year.
But Wawa — home of the Hoagiefest and a new pizza menu — has a long way to go before it could in the convenience center wars of Morris County, where QuickChek is still king.
While it may seem like a lot of stores on paper, it’s really not, explained Arturo Osorio Fernandez, a management and global business professor at Rutgers University.
“If placed on a map there is a geographical pattern of service-overlap on highways and heavy traffic areas,” he said in May. “Yet you will also see that they have no real overlap. Each brand serves a different area. And there are even areas that are not served by either of them.”
Wawa “is considered to be an NJ store by locals,” Fernandez said, despite being based out of Pennsylvania, “because of its largest presence in the area.”
With QuickChek, he said, “the brand is linked to green practices and transparency, [t]hus presenting itself as a more environmentally conscious business that seeks to provide freshness and convenience.”
Daniel Munoz covers business, consumer affairs, labor and the economy for NorthJersey.com and The Record.
In the 150-mile-long foodie thrill ride that is New Jersey, you can satisfy any culinary craving, from açai bowls to zeppole doughnuts.Yet there’s one style of dining out that’s not so easy to come by in the Garden State. And that is Chinatown-style eateries: no-frills spots whose mainland-born chefs prepare authentic, regional Chinese dishes for primarily Asian-American diners. You know the genre: low prices, minimal decor, off-the-charts flavor.A smattering of these elusive places have made it onto foodies&...
In the 150-mile-long foodie thrill ride that is New Jersey, you can satisfy any culinary craving, from açai bowls to zeppole doughnuts.
Yet there’s one style of dining out that’s not so easy to come by in the Garden State. And that is Chinatown-style eateries: no-frills spots whose mainland-born chefs prepare authentic, regional Chinese dishes for primarily Asian-American diners. You know the genre: low prices, minimal decor, off-the-charts flavor.
A smattering of these elusive places have made it onto foodies’ treasure maps, such as Authentic Shang Hai Dumpling in Edison and Shan Shan Noodles in Parsippany.
As the Year of the Dragon swooped in earlier this month, I heard about another Chinatown-esque find flying under the radar. I fervently hoped that this potential hidden gem, tucked into a strip mall off Route 10 in East Hanover, would help patch over New Jersey’s Chinatown-less plight.
Lo and behold, A & J Bistro checked all the Chinatown boxes (except the Holland Tunnel toll and parking hassle). Plan a visit on a weeknight or an off hour; this day-to-night 52-seater fills up. Bring your Chinese food-fancying friends and your chosen quaff to this beckoning BYO, where the highest-priced dish is $12.50. (My menu favorites are listed below.)
I spoke with Josephine Lin, who owns A & J Bistro with her husband Terry Chang. In 1997, they moved from Taiwan’s sophisticated capital, Taipei, to East Hanover to study information management at Fairleigh Dickinson University. They got married, commenced business careers, and opened A & J Bistro in 2013. “We thought we could earn more than working in an office,” says Lin. Family inspiration figured in their career pivot. For 50-plus years, Chang’s parents have owned the well-regarded Ban Yu Muan restaurant in Taipei. And his brother runs his own A & J Bistro in Irvine, California, just south of Los Angeles.
A & J’s menu is mainland Chinese and Taiwanese, while its cooks and courteous servers are “from all over China,” Lin says. “70 percent of our diners are Asian-American, mostly Chinese and Taiwanese.” The other 30 percent are “New Jersey people who love real Chinese food,” she notes. Asian-American or not, “Our customers come back because our food is completely authentic,” she says. “Everything is made fresh daily, and nothing is packaged or frozen. Our noodles taste just right because we make them in-house. Our soup broths, sauces, spices and flavors are exactly what you’d get in Taipei, Hong Kong or Shanghai,” she promises. “Customers tell me that A & J is just like eating in China. They say, ‘This is the taste of home.’” Here’s a BYO toast to Chinatown-style Chinese food finding a welcoming home in New Jersey.
• Zha Jian Miang: Wide noodles with pork and black bean paste • Dan Dan Mian: Spaghetti-size noodles in irresistible sesame-peanut sauce • Hong You Chao Shou: Wontons with spicy Sichuan sauce • Da Bing Juan Zhu Ru: Pan-fried pork pancake • Zua Bing: Pork snack with “thousand-layer” flaky crust • Yan Su Ji: Popcorn chicken • Ma La Huang Gua: Pickles with hot pepper
A & J Bistro, 352 SR 10, East Hanover, 973-506-9066
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East Hanover/Florham Park Little League represented New Jersey in the Metro Region Tournament in Bristol, Connecticut.The Hornets captured their first New Jersey Tournament title last week when they defeated Holbrook (Jackson), 4-3, in a winner-take-all championship game at Buchmuller Park in Secaucus....
East Hanover/Florham Park Little League represented New Jersey in the Metro Region Tournament in Bristol, Connecticut.
The Hornets captured their first New Jersey Tournament title last week when they defeated Holbrook (Jackson), 4-3, in a winner-take-all championship game at Buchmuller Park in Secaucus.
Previously known as the Mid-Atlantic Region, the new Metro Region was introduced by Little League in 2022 and includes the state champions from New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island
The winner of the tournament represents the region at the Little League World Series, Aug. 16-27 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Here's everything you need to know about the Metro Region Tournament. This file will be updated all tournament long.
When: Aug. 5 - 11
Where: A. Bartlett Giamatti Little League Leadership Training Center, 335 Mix Street, Bristol, Conn.
Teams: New Jersey (East Hanover/Florham Park), New York (Massapequa Coast), Rhode Island (Smithfield), Connecticut (East Lyme)
How to watch: All games will be televised on either ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPN+
Game 5 - Wednesday, Aug. 9
Rhode Island (Smithfield) 10, New Jersey (East Hanover) 5
East Hanover’s run to the Little League World Series came to an end on Wednesday night in a 10-5 loss to Rhode Island (Smithfield) in an elimination semifinal.
It was the Hornets' second straight loss after suffering a 10-1 setback to New York (Massapequa Coast) on Monday in the double-elimination tournament.
After Rhode Island scored three runs in the first inning, East Hanover (19-4) tied it with three runs of its own in the bottom of the inning. But Rhode Island went on to score two runs in the second, one in the third and broke the game open with four runs in the fifth.
Rhode Island out-hit New Jersey, 13-7. Braden Edelle led the Hornets with two hits and Ryan Cheringal, RJ Gossweiler, Charlie Dorst, Liam Wood, and Chike Orjiekwe had one hit apiece. Cheringal led East Hanover with two RBIs, and Gossweiler, Dorst and Orjiekwe had one RBI each.
Game 4 - Monday, Aug. 7
New York (Massapequa Coast) 10, New Jersey (East Hanover) 1
East Hanover Little League lost its first game, falling to New York (Massapequa Coast), 10-1 in a semifinal game Monday night.
New York scored seven runs in the bottom half of the first inning and three in the third to move to 2-0 in tournament play.
New York, the defending Metro-Region champions, advances to Friday’s championship game, while East Hanover drops to Wednesday’s semifinal elimination contest (7 p.m. ESPN 2) where they face Rhode Island.
East Hanover (19-3) will need to win its next game to advance to the championship game.
New York collected nine hits to New Jersey’s four hits and scored four of its runs on four errors by East Hanover. The Hornets committed seven errors in total.
Ryan Cheringal, Dante Elwood, Liam Wood and Paul Carsillo all collected hits for East Hanover, who dropped its first game since July 27.
Game 3 - Sunday, Aug. 6
Rhode Island (Smithfield) 2, Connecticut (East Lyme) 0
Game 2 - Saturday, Aug. 5
New York (Massapequa Coast) 10, Rhode Island (Smithfield) 1
Game 1 - Saturday, Aug. 5
New Jersey (East Hanover) 3, Connecticut (East Lyme) 0
East Hanover won its opening-round game, defeating Connecticut (East Lyme), 3-0 on Saturday afternoon.
The Hornets scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning and tacked on another run in the third to move to 1-0 in tournament play.
East Hanover will play New York (East Massapequa) on Monday at 7 p.m. in the winner's bracket. New York defeated Rhode Island, 10-1, on Saturday in the opening round.
The Hornets scored two runs in the bottom of the first when RJ Gossweiler hit a line drive to right field, scoring AJ Rossi from second base. Anthony Abrantes made it 2-0 when he scored from third base on an error by the Connecticut catcher.
East Hanover increased its lead to 3-0 in the third on a based-loaded walk by AJ Rossi, scoring Paul Carsillo from third base.
Starting pitcher Abrantes earned the win, throwing 4 ? scoreless innings, giving up two hits with nine strikeouts. Gossweiler earned the save, throwing 1 ? innings in relief, giving up one hit, no runs and one strikeout.
Game 6 - Friday, Aug. 11 (championship game)
New York (Massapequa Coast) vs. Rhode Island (Smithfield), 7 p.m. on ESPN
New Jersey: East Hanover/Florham Park beat Holbrook (Jackson), 4-3, in Sunday's winner-take-all game at Buchmuller Park in Secaucus. A day earlier, the Hornets defeated previously-undefeated Holbrook, 2-0, in a potential elimination game. East Hanover (18-2), the Section 1 and District 1 champions, is just the seventh Morris County team to capture a Little League state title since the tournament was first held in 1957, and the first since Parsippany-Troy East won it in 2012.
Connecticut: East Lyme, last year’s state runner-up, captured its first state title after holding off three-time Connecticut state champion Shelton, 4-1 in Monday’s winner-take-all final in Trumbull. The Section 3 and District 10 champion went 3-1 in state-tournament play and outscored its opponents, 25-8.
New York: Massapequa Coast, the defending Metro-Region champion, captured its third-straight New York state title by defeating Section 3 champion East Greenbush Castleton, 4-3, on Saturday in the eight-team tournament at South Shore Little League (Staten Island). Last summe,r Massapequa Coast reached the Little League World Series, becoming the first Long Island team to get there since Rockville Centre in 1978.
Rhode Island: Smithfield needed seven innings to defeat South Kingstown, 2-1, in Sunday’s winner-take-all final at Kimberly Ann Rock Memorial Complex in Rumford. The three-time Rhode Island state champion edged South Kingstown, 5-4 a day earlier in a potential elimination game. Smithfield will play in its first region tournament since 1967.