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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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East Hanover/Florham Park Little League will represent New Jersey starting with this weekend in the Metro Region Tournament in Bristol, Connecticut.The Hornets captured their first New Jersey Tournament title on Sunday night when they defeated Holbrook (Jackson), 4-3, in a winner-take-all championship game at...
East Hanover/Florham Park Little League will represent New Jersey starting with this weekend in the Metro Region Tournament in Bristol, Connecticut.
The Hornets captured their first New Jersey Tournament title on Sunday night 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 will represent 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+
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.
Game 1 - Saturday, Aug. 5
New Jersey (East Hanover) 3, Connecticut (East Lyme) 0
The East Hanover Little League, representing New Jersey in the Metro-Region Tournament in Bristol, CT., won its opening round game, defeating Connecticut (East Lyme), 3-0 on Saturday afternoon.
The Hornets scored two runs in the bottom half of the first inning and tacked on another run in the third inning to move to 1-0 in tournament play.
East Hanover will play Team 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 Hornet scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning 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 inning 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 2 - Saturday, Aug. 5
New York 10, Rhode Island 1
Game 3 - Sunday, Aug. 6
Connecticut vs. Rhode Island, 7 p.m. on ESPN+
Game 4 - Monday, Aug. 7
New Jersey vs. New York, 1 p.m. on ESPN
Game 5 - Wednesday, Aug. 9
Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 loser, 7 p.m. on ESPN2
Game 6 - Friday, Aug. 11 (championship game)
Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 7 p.m. on ESPN
Joe Cheringal, along with fellow coaches Andy Rossi and Alan Elwood, knew they had something special when they assembled the East Hanover/Florham Park Little League 12-year old team this past spring.Cheringal, who has spent the last eight seasons coaching baseball in town, has fielded some competitive and talented teams over the years, but the 49-year old manager realized there was something different about this summer’s dozen.“There was a lot of talented players to choose from, but Little League allo...
Joe Cheringal, along with fellow coaches Andy Rossi and Alan Elwood, knew they had something special when they assembled the East Hanover/Florham Park Little League 12-year old team this past spring.
Cheringal, who has spent the last eight seasons coaching baseball in town, has fielded some competitive and talented teams over the years, but the 49-year old manager realized there was something different about this summer’s dozen.
“There was a lot of talented players to choose from, but Little League allows for just 12 players on a roster,” said Cheringal, who is also the vice president of the East Hanover/Florham Park Little League. “Around 10 of the 12 kids have played together for quite a few years. But still, you don’t really know what a team is all about until you get all the kids on the field and see how they mesh and play together. We were pretty confident we had a team that was going to compete and win games.”
Last Sunday, East Hanover/Florham Park captured its first-ever New Jersey Little League state title by stunning state power Holbrook (Jackson) in consecutive games. East Hanover 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 all in 2012.
Next stop for the East Hanover 12s is the Metro Region Tournament in Bristol, Connecticut, which starts this weekend. The winner of the tournament goes to the Little League World Series.
Read more:What to know about the Metro Region Tournament, how to watch
Here's what you need to know about each player:
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Favorite MLB player: Juan Soto
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Bats: Right | Throws: Right
Favorite hobby: Baseball
Favorite MLB player: Aaron Judge
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Favorite MLB player: Giancarlo Stanton
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Favorite MLB player: Ken Griffey, Jr.
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Favorite MLB player: Cody Bellinger
The East Hanover Little League 12-year-olds have etched their name in Morris County baseball lore.In Sunday night’s winner-take-all New Jersey state championship game, East Hanover/Florham Park stunned Holbrook (Jackson), 4-3 at Buchmuller Park in Secaucus. East Hanover 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 all in 2012.In a rematch of Saturday’s game in which ...
The East Hanover Little League 12-year-olds have etched their name in Morris County baseball lore.
In Sunday night’s winner-take-all New Jersey state championship game, East Hanover/Florham Park stunned Holbrook (Jackson), 4-3 at Buchmuller Park in Secaucus. East Hanover 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 all in 2012.
In a rematch of Saturday’s game in which East Hanover defeated previously undefeated Holbrook, 2-0, the Hornets scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning on Sunday, and two more in the second to secure the victory.
"It's been a great experience for the boys and their families as well as for both towns. I felt like we were on even footing after Saturday's win," manager Joe Cheringal said. "We knew we had two of our best four pitchers available after they used both their best pitchers. Leading up to Saturday, we had played some hard-fought games. We were able to keep the momentum going and managed to jump out and take the lead in the first inning."
In the first inning, Anthony Abrantes tied the game when he grounded into a fielder's choice, scoring Tyler Ciasullo. In the next at bat, RJ Gossweiler singled to score AJ Rossi.
The Hornets then raced to a three-run lead in the second inning when Rossi smacked a two-out, two-run single.
Holbrook managed to pull within a run in the fourth inning at 4-3, but couldn't get anything going the final two innings. Gossweiler earned the win for East Hanover, giving up five hits, one earned run and four strikeouts in three innings. Braden Edelle threw the final three innings, striking out two on one hit and no runs.
"It feels good to represent New Jersey and I hope we can do good things in the regionals," Gossweiler said. "It was really cool being one of the four teams to represent the state. We met some new friends and had the chance to play at a nice field in front of a lot of people."
East Hanover (18-2), the Section 1 and District 1 champions, will face neighboring state champions Connecticut on Saturday at 4 p.m. (ESPN Plus) in the Metro-Region in Bristol, CT. with berths in the 2023 Little League World Series on the line.
"We're solid heading up to Bristol (CT) for the region tournament. We've now played 20 games this summer and you can see the chemistry with the team," Cheringal said. "We don't blow teams away, but we do all the little things right."
East Hanover’s road to the title began with a 6-5 win over Section 2 and District 6 champion Fort Lee on July 26. In Thursday’s winners bracket, the Hornets dropped a 12-4 contest to Holbrook in four innings, pushing them into the elimination bracket final on Friday. East Hanover defeated Fort Lee, 8-3 for the second time in as many days.
That led up to Saturday’s start to the championship series in which the Hornets handed Holbrook its first loss of the summer, setting up Sunday’s finale.
"We knew we had something special before the summer season began. But you don't know what you have until they get on the field and play together," Cheringal said. "We pool kids from two towns, East Hanover and Florham Park, and there's approximately 55 players that try out. We have 12 kids on the team and 10 have been playing together for a long time. It's a special group of kids."
East Hanover looks to become the first Morris County team to capture the Mid-Atlantic Region and advance to Williamsport, site of the Little League World Series, since Par Troy East (Parsippany) in 2012 and the first New Jersey team since Elmora Youth (Elizabeth) in 2019.
Other Morris County teams to capture New Jersey Little League state titles include Parsippany Troy East (2012), Randolph (2007), Randolph West (2001), Pequannock (2000), and Morristown National (1985 and 1982).
Christopher Perillo went 2-for-3 with two RBI to lead top-seeded Hanover Park to a 10-1 win over Ridgefield Park in the semifinals of the North 2, Group 2 tournament in East Hanover.Complete Box Score »Toby Smith hit a home run with two RBI for Hanover Park (21-5), which advanced to the sectional finals for the third-straight season. It will look to win its second title in three years (2021) when it takes on second-seeded Rutherford ...
Christopher Perillo went 2-for-3 with two RBI to lead top-seeded Hanover Park to a 10-1 win over Ridgefield Park in the semifinals of the North 2, Group 2 tournament in East Hanover.
Toby Smith hit a home run with two RBI for Hanover Park (21-5), which advanced to the sectional finals for the third-straight season. It will look to win its second title in three years (2021) when it takes on second-seeded Rutherford in the final on Friday.
Alex Cheringal went 2-for-5 with an RBI. Jack Massarano singled and scored three runs in the win. Toby Smith, Joe LoPinto, and Alex Cheringal combined to give up just one run on four hits.
Ridgefield Park dropped to 16-9-1 with the loss.
Rutherford 6, Caldwell 4
Luke Cerulli went 2-for-3 with two RBI to lead second-seeded Rutherford to a 6-4 win over third-seeded Caldwell in the semifinals of the North 2, Group 2 tournament in Rutherford.
Rutherford (19-9) picked up its sixth-straight victory and advanced to the sectional final for the second time in three seasons. It will face top-seeded Hanover Park- the team which ended its season the last two seasons in the final and semifinal, respectively- on Friday.
Van Weber went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI for Rutherford. Henry Hui went 3-for-4, while Sam Kelly pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings in relief to secure the victory.
Ty Fredo had four RBI for Caldwell (15-3-1), which included a two-run home run in the fifth inning to close the gap to 5-4.
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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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