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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.
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ron Bubnowski.Dear Harding School Parents,October is upon us and as we welcome the refreshing temperatures and the beauty of the falling leaves, our children’s thought turn to Halloween. By now I am sure many of your children have plans for their costumes and are looking forward to one of their favorite days of the calendar.Sign Up for FREE Kenilworth NewsletterGet local news you can trust in y...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ron Bubnowski.
Dear Harding School Parents,
October is upon us and as we welcome the refreshing temperatures and the beauty of the falling leaves, our children’s thought turn to Halloween. By now I am sure many of your children have plans for their costumes and are looking forward to one of their favorite days of the calendar.
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At Harding School we are planning our Halloween celebrations, which will include the annual parade and classroom activities, for Tuesday, October 31st. Please note that our Halloween parade will begin at 11:15 a.m. this year. Students in grades Pre-K through six will have classroom celebrations this year. Classroom teachers are planning these celebrations with their room parents.
October 31st is an early dismissal day due to professional development for staff. Students will be dismissed between 12:30 - 12:35 p.m. Therefore, students may wear their costumes to school in the morning. The costumes that students wear to school should be comfortable enough for them to attend school and also follow the rules outlined below. As stated earlier, our parade will begin at 11:15 a.m. due to the early dismissal. Students will march around the track and then return to classrooms for their celebrations.
Costumes are a fun and festive part of Halloween. However, in order to ensure students safety and the comfort and enjoyment of all, the following rules are in effect regarding costumes at Harding School. Costumes may not be excessively scary or frightening, as our younger students may be upset by this. Students may not bring any toy weapons of any kind to school on Halloween, even if they are part of their costume. An example of this would be a toy sword. These items are to stay home. A students costume should not hinder their vision or their ability to walk safety in our hallways and up and down the stairs.
Thank you for following the Halloween rules set forth in this letter. We are looking forward to a great day with our students. We thank you for helping us to keep the day safe and happy for all.
Sincerely,
Ron Bubnowski
Principal
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Diana Muench, Harding Township School, receives the Air and Space Forces Association(www.AFA.org) - Chapter 195 Teacher of the Year Award Community ContributorMrs. Diana Muench, STEM Teacher, Harding Township School, New Vernon, NJ, from Berkeley Heights, NJ, was recently presented with an Air and Space Forces Association(AFA) Chapter 195 Teacher of the Year Award. The award includes $250 and a complimentary Civil Air Patrol(CAP) Aerospace Education Membership(AEM) which includes a free CAP Cessna orientation flight. See: ...
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Mrs. Diana Muench, STEM Teacher, Harding Township School, New Vernon, NJ, from Berkeley Heights, NJ, was recently presented with an Air and Space Forces Association(AFA) Chapter 195 Teacher of the Year Award. The award includes $250 and a complimentary Civil Air Patrol(CAP) Aerospace Education Membership(AEM) which includes a free CAP Cessna orientation flight. See: Link
Over the past four years, she has developed the STEM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) at Harding and, with her enthusiasm and dedication, was able to excite students from Kindergarten through Middle School to participate and explore the principles of STEM as they apply to the real world. Her K-8 STEM Curriculum has been recognized by the administration and Board of Education as exemplary in content, standards alignment, and critical thinking. Further, Mrs. Muench has coordinated multiple STEM events for staff and families for their participation as well.
Mrs. Muench works with her K-8 students on a variety of hands-on projects including building CO2 cars, rocket launches, shadow boxes, skyscraper design, lessons on coding with Beebots, isometric sketching, bridge challenges, crash egg cars, circuitry, creating flashlights, and hydroponics and urban farming. These cross curricular units emphasize computer science skills, design, and often use equipment such as the Glowforge Laser Engraver, 3-D printers, and wood working tools. These activities help students ask questions and define problems, plan and carry out investigations, analyze and interpret data, and develop and use models. To view her talk to the AFA about her STEM program, see: Link
The Air and Space Forces Association(AFA) educates the public on the critical role of aerospace power in our nation’s defense and supports the US Air and Space Forces, the Civil Air Patrol, and many STEM programs. For more about AFA STEM programs, see: https://www.afa.org/aerospace-stem-education
The Shooting Star Chapter 195 of the Air and Space Forces Association(AFA) meets monthly on the last Saturday of each month except during the months of June, July, August, November, and December. For more information see web site at: https://afa195.org/ or contact Bill Fosina, 195 President, at [email protected], or 908-803-4949.
KENILWORTH, NJ - Harding Elementary School is proud to perform The Wizard of Oz on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 7 p.m. in the Harding School Auditorium.The show is directed by third grade teacher Mr. Joseph Mills who spearheaded the yearly elementary school production 20 years ago. Mr. Mills brought the idea to the district and since then he has directed a show every year. “I wanted to create an opportunity for the students of Kenilworth to express themselves theatrically, while building, self-esteem and confidence on sta...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Harding Elementary School is proud to perform The Wizard of Oz on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 7 p.m. in the Harding School Auditorium.
The show is directed by third grade teacher Mr. Joseph Mills who spearheaded the yearly elementary school production 20 years ago. Mr. Mills brought the idea to the district and since then he has directed a show every year. “I wanted to create an opportunity for the students of Kenilworth to express themselves theatrically, while building, self-esteem and confidence on stage in front of a live audience. This opportunity creates lifelong skills and memories for these students. Very few elementary schools put on a performance of this magnitude. It is what I am passionate about, and I am so happy to have had the opportunity to work with our talented students for the last 20 years.”
What is special about this upcoming production is that Harding School performed The Wizard of Oz 20 years ago. "I felt it would be fitting to celebrate our 20th anniversary with this performance again” Mr. Mills said. Mr. Mills is joined by Ms. Janet Spony, Harding School‘s art teacher, and Miss Gabrianna Boomer, Harding School‘s music teacher. "We are fortunate to have many volunteers including Mrs. Alyse Petracca, who is also is a substitute teacher at Harding elementary. We hope everyone comes out to support the students of Harding Elementary school. Our fifth and six grade students have worked very hard to create this performance, and we are all very proud of what they have accomplished."
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The iconic musical includes 19 cast members who are in the fifth and sixth grade. The young actors and actresses are very excited to perform this Friday. Here is what some castmates had to say about why they decided to audition for the show and anything else we should know.
Siena Massa, Dorothy - "I like participating in things at school. Everyone is really nice."
Ramiro Rodriguez, Tin Man - "I am new at Harding. I wanted to do something to get me to socialize here and make new friends. The show is hard. It takes a lot of work. People should know we all put a lot of time and effort in at rehearsals."
Carmine Orlando, Scarecrow - "I like after school programs. I like to sing, and it's really fun for me. I think it is going to be a really good show. We skipped most of our lunches to practice."
Rebecca Harms, Cowardly Lion - "I'm really happy to be in this show. I saw David Brearley plays, so I always wanted to join the theater."
The four principal characters are all sixth-graders and will be attending Brearley next year. The last thing they all wanted to say was "Come Early. It's a free show."
Good luck to the entire cast and congratulations Mr. Mills on your 20th anniversary production!
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Photo Credit: Ronald BubnowskiPhoto Credit: Ronald BubnowskiPhoto Credit: Ronald BubnowskiPrincipal Ronald Bubnowski and family. Photo Credit: Ronald Bubnowski By Telina CuppariPublishedMay 24, 2023 at 7:14 PMKENILWORTH, NJ – Get to know Ronald Bubnowski! Kenilworth's Harding Elementary School Principal.Originally from Union, Ron graduated from Union High School in 1994 and says “it was a great town to grow up in.&...
Photo Credit: Ronald Bubnowski
Photo Credit: Ronald Bubnowski
Photo Credit: Ronald Bubnowski
Principal Ronald Bubnowski and family. Photo Credit: Ronald Bubnowski
By Telina Cuppari
PublishedMay 24, 2023 at 7:14 PM
KENILWORTH, NJ – Get to know Ronald Bubnowski! Kenilworth's Harding Elementary School Principal.
Originally from Union, Ron graduated from Union High School in 1994 and says “it was a great town to grow up in.” After his senior year he furthered his studies and moved to Pennsylvania to major in environmental science at Edinboro University. While home on college breaks Ron worked as a substitute teacher. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts, Ron continued to substitute while earning his master's degree in teaching and learning.
With a strong passion for education and inspiring youth, Ron taught at Burnet Middle School in Union for 11 years while taking classes after school hours to receive another master’s degree in administrative and supervision at Saint Peter's College. "Teaching is an honorable profession. It takes a certain and special type of person to be a teacher."
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After receiving this particular degree Ron wanted to get a job close to home and was familiar with Kenilworth. He started as the Brearley Middle High School Assistant principal in July 2009 and stayed at this position until 2012. He then moved on to Harding’s Assistant Principal in 2012 and continued until 2021. In May 2021 Ron was unanimously appointed as the Harding Elementary School Principal.
Ron loves his job and says "It's amazing to see the students start in their first year and when they graduate. I enjoy the days of seeing the kids skip through the halls and then watching them grow up.” In regards to being the principal of Harding, Ron emphatically says “I'm a forever Kenilworth person as long as you will have me. The part of being a principal is that you are a jack of all trades. You have to be able to communicate effectively. To the staff, kids, and parents. The town is very supportive and that is another reason why I love my job."
A family man, Ron met his wife Trisha at college and the love has not stopped since. This summer they will be married for 22 years. Trisha teaches early education and kindergarten but has taught third and first grade. They have two wonderful sons. Luke, an eighth-grader, and RJ a junior. Both boys are heavily active in sports and the scouts. Ron is also a Scout Leader and is "very impressed with the Kenilworth Scout Troop."
When speaking about the town Ron says "I love that Kenilworth is a tight-knit community and that I get to see every kid come through my doors.” When it comes to Ron’s local hot spots he says he cannot choose one or even a couple because there are so many great places to go. However, he did mention in 2021 that the Harding kids voted the best pizza in town went to Big Apple.
Some fun facts about Ron include:
He has been involved with the scouts since he was a kid and even made it to the rank of Eagle Scout.
Ron once took a trip to Philmont New Mexico to stay at the largest Scout ranch in the world with his children.
Gardening is a hobby of his because not only is it soothing and relaxing, but he enjoys being outside. Ron prefers to grow vegetables.
Cooking is another pastime and Ron likes to try new recipes then tweak them to his liking.
Ron has quite a packed schedule, so he does not get as much time to read long books but instead reads a vast amount of school-related articles.
His families happy place is Hilton Head, South Carolina.
On his bucket list, Ron would like to explore Europe one day with his family.
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By Telina CuppariKENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ron Bubnowski.Hello Harding Families,Happy Labor Day! Wishing you all a wonderful last weekend of summer with family and friends before we officially head into the school year. Enjoy these sunny days of summer and we look forward to seeing you on September 7th!Sign Up for FREE Kenilworth NewsletterGet local news you can trust in your inbox.This site is...
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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ron Bubnowski.
Hello Harding Families,
Happy Labor Day! Wishing you all a wonderful last weekend of summer with family and friends before we officially head into the school year. Enjoy these sunny days of summer and we look forward to seeing you on September 7th!
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Student Arrival:
Staggered student drop off times:
Grades 1,4,6 8:30-8:40 AM
Grades K,2,3,5 8:35-8:45 AM
Grade Pre-K AM: 8:30 PM: 12:35
*Siblings may report to school together.
**Students are expected to report to their homeroom by 8:45 AM.
Student Drop Off Locations:
Door #3 Front Playground Area…Near the Book Machine
Door #5 18th Street...Near the Kindergarten Classrooms
Door #16 The Loop…Near the Gymnasium
Door #17 To the left of Main Office…Near the Main Office
Students should report directly to their homerooms before 8:45 AM.
Student Dismissal:
Staggered student dismissal times:
Grades 1,4,6 3:00 PM
Grades K,2,3,5 3:05 PM
Grade Pre-K AM: 11:00 PM: 3:05
Please refer to your homeroom teacher's dismissal information for dismissal location.
Every Minute Counts!: As you are thinking about school opening soon and planning your morning routines, we are writing to ask you to please adhere to your drop off time of 8:30-8:35. We have noticed an increase in lateness the last two years.
For this year, our instructional schedules have shifted to maximize learning opportunities for all students. Instruction begins at 8:45 promptly. Being late will have a direct impact on your child missing important learning. To that end, your drop off doors will close promptly at 8:45. Students are expected to report to their homeroom by 8:45 AM. We appreciate your partnership!
Harding School Medication Drop Off Days: Please contact our Nurses to set up an appointment for September 5th from 1:00pm-3:00pm or September 6th from 9:00am-11:00pm (if you are not able to drop off on these days, please contact one of the nurses to set up another appointment time.
Medication forms must be filled out completely: https://www.kenilworthschools.com/departments/nursing__student_health/forms
Collin Bishop (Harding Nurse)
Meaghan Bottino (District Nurse)
Student Chrome-books: 5th & 6th grade students held on to their school issued chrome-book over the summer. These students are expected to bring these devices back to school in September.
Back to School Night: Save the date…Thursday, September 28th
Picture Day:
Grades PreK-2: Wednesday, October 11th
Grades: 3-6: Friday, October 13th
School Lunch Program: Children need healthy meals to learn. Harding School offers both breakfast & lunch to students every day. Your child/children might be eligible for free or reduced priced meals. Please see the attached Free & Reduced Lunch Form Packet to see if your family qualifies. These forms are due to our main office within the first two weeks of school. Families are reminded that breakfast is offered every morning at 8:30 AM in our cafeteria: Free and Reduced Lunch Application 23-24.pdf
Grade Level Supply Lists: Families can start preparing for September with these grade level supplies: Grade Level Supply List 2023-2024.pdf
Before & After-Care: Families in need of childcare before our 8:30 AM arrival time or after 3:00 PM dismissal time can take advantage of Harding School’s Before & After-Care Program: After-Care Packet 2023-2024.pdf
Harding’s Little Free Library: Students and their families in need of a book can come and take a book. Students and their families that have a book to give can come and leave a book. Introducing Harding’s New Little Library located in the main office vestibule. Harding families are welcome during school hours 8:30-2:00.
Helpful Parent Tips:
Back to School Tips for families: https://healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/Back-to-School-Tips.aspx
Helping Families Transition Back to School: https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/features/COVID-19-helping-children-transition-back-to-school.html
We hope this update was helpful. You can find more information at: www.kenilworthschools.com
Sincerely,
Mr. Ron Bubnowski
Principal
Mrs. Carol Carrara
Assistant Principal