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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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Dr. Rob Koroski, Director of Special Services at Mendham Township School District, discusses some practical approaches to reduce stress.Mendhamtwp Elem School, Community Contributor(Mendham Township School District)(Mendham Township School District)Mendham Township, NEW JERSEY (May 10, 2023) – As a school year comes to an end, it is natural for students to think about what may be different about th...
Mendhamtwp Elem School, Community Contributor
(Mendham Township School District)
(Mendham Township School District)
Mendham Township, NEW JERSEY (May 10, 2023) – As a school year comes to an end, it is natural for students to think about what may be different about the next grade. In particular, the transition between Elementary and Middle schools may naturally cause a little anxiety.
In the Mendham Township School District (MTSD), students will enter the fifth grade in the Middle School building. They will begin a school year with a new timetable, processes, and will have to get used to navigating their way to new classrooms. Dr. Rob Koroski, Director of Special Services at MTSD, explains how the school district creates a seamless process to help students make this transition with confidence and enthusiasm.
Starting in grade 4, greater emphasis is placed on students being tasked to organize their own school projects and to take responsibility for completing educational assignments with established timelines. Project management, i.e., opportunities for analyzing tasks to be completed, organizing and sequencing steps, and assigning task ownership and timelines will increase as these students near completion of their fourth-grade school year in preparation for Middle School. Faculty members and students from the Middle School will periodically visit students in the fourth grade to open a dialogue with the soon-to-be fifth graders and answer their questions. Familiar faces on their first day of fifth grade can be very assuring for these students and they will certainly be able to identify members of the faculty to ask for help.
For some students, it may be necessary to provide additional support to ensure they can confidently advance to the next grade with their peers. Dr. Koroski explains how case workers, special services faculty, and trained counselors will engage along the student’s journey throughout Elementary School to assess where to best provide support. As it is a small school district, the same staff will be available to support a smooth move from Elementary to Middle School. Sometimes it can be a very practical support that can greatly reduce any concerns that a student may have. Dr. Koroski has personally walked through the schedule and classroom locations of individual students to calm any anxieties. For students who may need a more formal support plan, all analyses and proposed supports are prepared, communicated, and in-place by the spring of the preceding school year. For example, a student may have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and this plan will be continued, as needed, throughout Middle School. Teachers, counselors, and experts familiar with the student will be available for providing input to grade 5 teachers on how to best optimize the student’s ability to access the target curriculum.
April is noted as National Autism Acceptance month and May is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness month. At Mendham Township Elementary School the entire school participated in a week dedicated to Autism & Neurodiversity Awareness. During this week, all students had an opportunity to learn about autism and other neurodivergent learning conditions. “By being able to understand the behavior or emotions expressed by someone with a neurodivergent learning condition we are creating a learning environment with improved communications and socialization for all of our students,” said Dr. Koroski.
As it is now May, it is timely to mention that the school district has just announced a new partnership with Care Solace. Care Solace helps individuals find mental health care providers and substance use treatment centers. MTSD parents and families interested in counseling-related services for their child, another family member, or themselves are able to contact Care Solace for valuable assistance. This is a complimentary resource provided by the MTSD. Details on Care Solace can be found at the dedicated website for Mendham Township at www.caresolace.com/mendhamtownshipschools. Information on this service was also sent directly to all MTSD student families.
In conclusion, Dr. Koroski encourages parents to reach out to the school district’s counseling department or the school district administration to help with any concerns their children may have about the upcoming school year. “We are here to help in any way we can,” says Dr. Koroski.
MENDHAM, NJ — Mendham Township announced its big plans to light up Mosle Field last month, with a second budget presentation scheduled for tonight, but the hearing was pushed back to a later date.The Township Committee Budget Meeting will still take place on Monday, Feb. 27, according to township officials, but the recreation budget presentation has been rescheduled.At tonight's meeting, there will be no formal discussion of the Mosle Field Project proposal and it will instead be held on Mar. 13.Find out what's ha...
MENDHAM, NJ — Mendham Township announced its big plans to light up Mosle Field last month, with a second budget presentation scheduled for tonight, but the hearing was pushed back to a later date.
The Township Committee Budget Meeting will still take place on Monday, Feb. 27, according to township officials, but the recreation budget presentation has been rescheduled.
At tonight's meeting, there will be no formal discussion of the Mosle Field Project proposal and it will instead be held on Mar. 13.
According to Mendham Township Parks and Recreation Director David Guida, the committee recognizes that the entire community should have the opportunity to weigh in on this project. All residents are invited to complete this survey by Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 11:59 p.m.
The Mosle Athletic Field project includes a lighting proposal for $880,000 in upgrades to Mosle Fields, including new lighting on the football field, baseball field, and parking lot.
The project would cost around $880,000 in total and include new lighting on Mosle Field's football field, baseball field, and parking lot. Guida stated that the recreation department would ask the township to cover the entire cost of parking lot lighting and electrical services, which would be $180,000.
Read more: $880K In Lighting Improvements Proposed For Mendham Township Fields
This lighting enhancement would benefit the Twin Boro Bears football and cheerleading program and the Mendham Chester Patriots baseball/softball program the most immediately, as both serve over 500 Mendham youth athletes.
These leagues have also agreed to split the cost of their field lights 50/50 with the township.
A 12-year-old Mendham Township Middle School student spoke at a previous committee meeting about the fields' "terrible condition," claiming that the poor lighting and lack of dugouts on the baseball field make it difficult for kids to play.
Randy Lee, a local football coach in the township, also spoke before the council, saying firmly that, "the need is now, we are in desperate need."
Some residents were concerned about the project proposal, citing issues ranging from potential negative environmental impacts to increased traffic and financial implications for community members.
Diana Orban Brown, a local resident, even advised the committee to investigate the viability of additional funding sources before committing to the project. She proposed that a referendum question be put to voters before committing tax dollars to proposed improvements.
A question in the township-administered survey about the project asks residents if they would be willing to pay an additional $20 per household in municipal taxes to support the financing of a lighting project.
According to Guida, the down payment for the entire project would be $35,000, with the township ultimately looking at payments of $70,000-$80,000 per year for the next ten years.
The Mendham Township Recreation Committee will hold one more listening session about this project on Mar. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Brookside Engine Company to help facilitate conversations between the recreation committee and concerned residents.
Mendham Parks and Recreation first presented the proposal to the committee, citing a desperate need among local sports teams.|Updated Thu, May 25, 2023 at 12:50 am ETMENDHAM, NJ — Mendham Township Committee members approved a resolution to add lights to Mosle Field during their Monday, May 22 meeting, citing the importance of the project within the community.The updated version of the Mosle Athletic Field project has been scaled back significantly since the initial proposal and now includes lighting upgrades to t...
|Updated Thu, May 25, 2023 at 12:50 am ET
MENDHAM, NJ — Mendham Township Committee members approved a resolution to add lights to Mosle Field during their Monday, May 22 meeting, citing the importance of the project within the community.
The updated version of the Mosle Athletic Field project has been scaled back significantly since the initial proposal and now includes lighting upgrades to the football field and parking lot.
"We need to move this process forward," Mayor Nick Monaghan said.
Since public conversations regarding the project picked up earlier this year, many residents have spent time debating the project's potential approval, with much of the community divided on what the best option is.
Residents have expressed concerns about the project proposal in recent months, ranging from potential negative environmental impacts to increased traffic and the lighting implications for residents who live near the fields.
"This project has changed considerably. We are now down to four lights on the football field and six lights in the parking lot, which are shorter. I don't think the lights on the football will even clear the tops of the trees, nor will the lights in the parking lot," Monaghan said.
"I'm trying to imagine to myself how it is that these lights are going to impact people's lifestyles who live up on Carriage Hill Drive. I look at this project and I go, 'Is the light actually going to be shining into people's homes?' I don't think it is," he added.
When it comes to the public's concern about increased traffic in the area, Monaghan and other committee members stated that they did not see why traffic levels would increase with the addition of lights.
Monaghan argued that the same group of people who have been attending the fields for practice and games for the past several years will continue to do so.
Speeding is a concern in the township, but the committee argued that speeding is not limited to the roads around Mosle and instead points to a larger issue within the community.
"Is it a problem where people are late and speeding and going through stop signs and all that? That is a problem everywhere, it happens in front of my house. It's not an issue that's just strictly at Mosle or Carriage Hill, it's all over town," Monaghan said.
As part of the amendments to the resolution made on Monday by committee member Amalia Duarte, the township will add electronic speed signs to Hunters Glen and consider adding speed bumps on the approach to Carriage Hill.
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V-Fee Mendham Apartments is back on the agenda of the Joint Land Use Board. Their application was presented for the first time in March. Vianella Burns, Patch Staff|Updated Wed, May 10, 2023 at 3:39 pm ETV-Fee Mendham Apartments LLC will once again be presenting its proposal to build a new 75-unit apartment building on 84–90 East Main Street in Mendham Borough.The property is located on the western edge of...
Vianella Burns, Patch Staff
|Updated Wed, May 10, 2023 at 3:39 pm ET
V-Fee Mendham Apartments LLC will once again be presenting its proposal to build a new 75-unit apartment building on 84–90 East Main Street in Mendham Borough.
The property is located on the western edge of the municipality's commercial and retail services section, which includes a mix of office and retail space that extends east to the Mendham Township border.
The applicant was initially supposed to present its proposal at the Joint Land Use Board meeting on Feb. 23, but withdrew the application at the last minute to make additional changes, according to Mendham Borough mayor Christine Glassner.
The board deemed the proposal incomplete on March 21 because the applicant needed to request additional variances for certain parts of the project, with which the applicant disagreed and filed an application requesting an interpretation by the zoning board.
According to a letter sent by the board attorney, Thomas Germinario, only one of the two variances that the board had requested would be necessary for the potential approval of the plan.
The applicant's proposed four-story structure will be constructed next to an existing retail shopping center that includes a Kings Food Market, Mendham Bagel and Coffee Shop, The Club at Mendham and a wireless telecommunications tower.
The existing tennis center, including the in-ground pool, gravel play area, and shed, will be demolished to make way for a mixed-use development that will include an automobile sales and service business and a 75-unit multifamily residential building.
At least 20 percent of the units will be set aside for affordable housing, officials said.
The site will also be improved with a parking garage, surface parking and an outdoor swimming pool.
On social media, some residents have previously expressed concerns about the building's height. Because the surrounding shopping area is made up of one-story buildings, some people are concerned about the addition of a four-story structure.
You can view the full agenda here.
The Mendham Borough Joint Land Use Board will meet in person on Tuesday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Hilltop Elementary School Cafeteria, 12 Hilltop Road, Mendham.
Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that the apartment building was going to replace the shopping center. The building will only replace the existing tennis center.
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The Township Committee will hold a public meeting on Monday, June 26, to answer questions about the recent Environmental Impact Study. Vianella Burns, Patch Staff|Updated Thu, Jun 15, 2023 at 4:06 pm ETMENDHAM, NJ — Mendham Township will host an open forum for the community to ask questions about the recently completed Mosle Environmental Impact Study.Despite the fact that the Mendham Township Committee ap...
Vianella Burns, Patch Staff
|Updated Thu, Jun 15, 2023 at 4:06 pm ET
MENDHAM, NJ — Mendham Township will host an open forum for the community to ask questions about the recently completed Mosle Environmental Impact Study.
Despite the fact that the Mendham Township Committee approved a resolution to add lights to Mosle Field on May 22, several committee members stated that they were waiting for the environmental impact study before making final decisions.
The forum is planned for Monday, June 26, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. before the Regular Township Committee at Mendham Township Elementary School.
The Mosle Athletic Field project has been significantly scaled back since the initial proposal and now includes the installation of permanent LED light poles around the parking lot and Mosle Field to improve the site's usability and safety.
The Committee specifically proposes to install six new 25-foot-tall, downstream, permanent LED light poles around the parking lot to eliminate any safety concerns related to the parking lot's current low-light or dark conditions.
Additionally, four new 70-foot-tall, downstream-facing, permanent LED light poles will be installed around Mosle Field to replace the existing portable diesel-powered HID light towers.
Residents have expressed concerns about the project proposal in recent months, ranging from potential negative environmental impacts to increased traffic and the lighting implications for residents who live near the fields.
According to the environmental impact study, the proposed LED light poles have the potential to benefit bats, including the federally endangered northern long-eared bat and Indiana bat, as well as the proposed federally endangered tricolor bat.
The proposed project also has the potential to increase the habitat range of light-averse species and facilitate a more even distribution of insects throughout the entire community.
"Further, no adverse impacts are anticipated to general wildlife as a result of the proposed project," Emily Bjorhus, the project manager and environmental scientist for the study, said. "Although no adverse impacts are anticipated, the proposed project would result in minor, positive impacts to the local wildlife community."
In response to the public's worries about more traffic in the area, Mayor Nick Monaghan and other committee members said they did not understand why traffic levels would increase with the installation of lights.
Monaghan argued that the same group of people who have been attending the fields for practice and games for the past several years will continue to do so.
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