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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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Backer Farm will have its first public hearing before the Morris County Agricultural Development Board on Aug. 11. MENDHAM, NJ — After months of anticipation, a local preserved farm that hopes to convert its dairy barn into a farm-based brewery is finally moving one step closer to that goal.Backer Farm has been seeking permission to establish a brewery operation on their property, which currently has produce and livestock. The farm's plan was approved by the Mendham Township Zoning Board of Adjustment in Feb. 2022 with ...
MENDHAM, NJ — After months of anticipation, a local preserved farm that hopes to convert its dairy barn into a farm-based brewery is finally moving one step closer to that goal.
Backer Farm has been seeking permission to establish a brewery operation on their property, which currently has produce and livestock. The farm's plan was approved by the Mendham Township Zoning Board of Adjustment in Feb. 2022 with a 5-2 vote.
Following zoning approval, one of Backer Farm's next steps is a public hearing in front of the Morris County Agricultural Development Board to have its Site Specific Agricultural Management Practice application heard, according to Frank Pinto, Backer Farm's project manager and project spokesperson.
After months of waiting, the first public hearing date has finally arrived.
On Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m., Backer Farm will present its application to the Morris County Agricultural Development Board. According to Pinto, this could be the first of several meetings, as the public hearing may take some time.
The purpose of the meeting will be for Backer Farm to provide an overview of the application and introduce their witnesses, which will be Pinto.
Following the zoning approval, several Mendham residents expressed concerns about potential noise, overflow parking, and the possibility of late hours. These items are all expected to be addressed at the public hearing.
“We’ve taken great care in all aspects of the application process for our farm-based brewery project, and we look forward to continuing to work closely with Mendham and Morris County to ensure our project reflects our multigenerational commitment to our community and neighbors,” said Fred Backer of the family-owned farm in a previous statement.
According to Backer, the farm will grow crops for beer production and will brew and package the beer on-site. The dairy barn will have indoor and outdoor public areas where customers can learn about the beer-making process, tour the farm, sample beer, and buy beer for on- or off-site consumption.
Backer Farm, which is applying for a Limited Brewery License, would be subject to the new restrictions imposed by the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
ABC imposed several restrictions on breweries, including limiting on-site events and requiring establishments to only allow patrons to consume their products on-site if they have taken a brewery tour. "Within the public portion of the brewery, each customer will be able to view the brewing equipment and information on the brewing process in accordance with ABC licensing regulations and may discuss the brewing process with trained staff," Backer said.
"Our farm has evolved since our beginning almost a century ago," Backer said "Agriculture is a constantly changing industry. We continue to evolve as the market for our products and services changes over time. Our planned farm-based brewery is just another way we are meeting the demands and addressing the current market trends in agriculture."
To view Backer Farm's application on the county's website, click here and here for the County Agriculture Development Board meeting agendas and schedule.
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The Mendham Township Board has updated the middle school Physical Education/Health Curriculum in preparation for the upcoming school year.MENDHAM, NJ — Ahead of the next school year, school officials shared some updates on the Mendham Township Middle School Physical Education/Health Curriculum.In recent months, the updated New Jersey Health and Physical Education Standards have been a hot topic. Some parents have expressed concern that the new standards include "age-inappropriate" content, while others have pr...
MENDHAM, NJ — Ahead of the next school year, school officials shared some updates on the Mendham Township Middle School Physical Education/Health Curriculum.
In recent months, the updated New Jersey Health and Physical Education Standards have been a hot topic. Some parents have expressed concern that the new standards include "age-inappropriate" content, while others have praised them for being "inclusive" of the LGBTQ+ community.
At a recent Board of Education meeting, school officials announced that the middle school curriculum has been revised for the upcoming school year.
After being introduced in 2014, the health and physical education guidelines were revised in 2020 as part of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS). Certain lessons must be taught by the end of grades two, five, eight, and twelve, according to the standards.
According to the health and physical education guidelines, children should learn statements like "Individuals enjoy different activities and grow at different rates" and "All living things may have the capacity to reproduce" in second grade or earlier. Students should be taught by the end of fifth grade that "puberty is a time of physical, social, and emotional changes" and that "pregnancy can be achieved through a variety of methods."
The updated curriculum adopted by Mendham covers topics such as personal safety, social and emotional health, sexual health, nutrition, and family life, but individual lessons are tailored to each age group.
For example, in fifth grade, students learn about sexual abuse and violence in teen dating, but in sixth grade, they also learn about sexting, online safety, and sextortion.
Topics such as social and sexual health are not covered in depth until eighth grade when topics such as comparing the differences between healthy and unhealthy romantic and platonic relationships and identifying factors that are important in deciding when to engage in sexual behaviors are covered.
The parent opt-out sheets are available for all grade levels and are included in the curriculum folder on the Mendham Township School District website. School officials also stated that a letter would be sent to all households prior to the class to inform parents of the upcoming material.
The letter will also include a link to the health video that will be shown in the lessons so that parents can watch it first.
Throughout the school year, boys and girls will be separated by grade level for specific health units.
Mendham Township School District also recently implemented a new social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum for all students in grades PK through 4. Mendham Township's elementary school curriculum units will be divided into sections like "self-awareness," "self-management," "social awareness," "responsible decision-making," and "relationship skills."
According to school officials, by promoting social and emotional learning, Mendham Township Elementary School hopes to improve the development of positive school climates and the healthy development of students.
To view the full updated middle school physical education/health curriculum, click here.
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MONDAY, SEPT. 19Featured LinksThe N.J. High School Sports newsletter now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now and be among the first to get all the boys and girls sports you care about, straight to your inbox each weekday. FEATURED COVERAGENo. 19 Ocean City 0, Mainland 0TOP 20 SCOREBOARDSTATEWIDE SCOREBOARDMonday, Sep. 19Bordentown 2, Pemberton 0 - ...
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Note: This edition of NJ.com’s Conference Players of the Week is based on performances that coaches and school officials entered for matches between September 8-13. Anything played on September 14 will be considered for next week.Lois Matsukawa, PrincetonWatch out for Princeton. This team has the talent to make plenty of noise this fall - and the Little Tigers are off to a loud start. Standing at 3-0, Matsukawa has stood out with 46 assists and 15 aces through seven sets as part of a very balanced squ...
Note: This edition of NJ.com’s Conference Players of the Week is based on performances that coaches and school officials entered for matches between September 8-13. Anything played on September 14 will be considered for next week.
Lois Matsukawa, Princeton
Watch out for Princeton. This team has the talent to make plenty of noise this fall - and the Little Tigers are off to a loud start. Standing at 3-0, Matsukawa has stood out with 46 assists and 15 aces through seven sets as part of a very balanced squad in the BCSL.
Brookelyn Talmadge, Immaculate Heart
The First Team All-State middle blocker is back for more. IHA is a team that is capable of going on a run for the No. 1 spot in the ranking, and it all starts with Talmadge. Through three matches (3-0), the senior has erupted for 32 kills in just six sets, including a booming 15-kill match over No. 6 Old Tappan.
Olivia Magro, Atlantic Tech
Atlantic Tech finished with a sub-.500 record in 2021. Things are a bit different for the Red Hawks to begin this season, ripping to a 2-0 start behind Magro. The sophomore has been crucial, going for performances of five kills with aces and four kills with nine aces in the team’s early victories.
Leena Tran, Old Bridge
Old Bridge has looked solid so far, going 2-0 against South Plainfield and South Brunswick. Across four sets, senior Leena Tran has shown her versatility with 11 kills, 11 digs and five aces the No. 17 Knights.
Kyra Medina, McNair
McNair has splashed onto the scene in the HCIAL. A commanding 4-0 start to the fall shows that the Cougars are not messing around. The senior setter has distributed 81 assists in these wins, scooping six aces along the way. Medina is also spreading the wealth as four McNair players have registered 13 or more kills already.
Sofia Mattingly, Morris Catholic
The senior setter has done it all for Morris Catholic in the early going, leading the Crusaders to a 3-0 start. Mattingly picked up 39 assists, 14 aces and 12 digs through three matches, including an impressive seven-ace performance in the win over Bernards.
Ashanna Caviness, Bogota
With 432 kills in 2021, it was expected that Caviness would come out firing this year. The Bucs senior already has 40 kills through three matches (six sets), including an impressive 16 in the victory over St. Mary (Ruth.). Caviness made the First Team Al-State list a season ago to help Bogota to a Group 1 title, and her efforts will be vital once again to reach that point.
Olivia Colling, Rancocas Valley
The junior setter has done a little bit of everything for the Red Devils in their first three wins. Colling notched 46 assists, 10 digs, nine aces and two kills in seven sets.
Samiyah Abdur Rahim, Montclair Kimberley
Abdur Rahim is picking up right where she left off from her junior season. Following an illustrious 289-kill, 106-ace campaign, Abdur Rahim is second in the state with 50 kills through three matches. She’s also collected 42 digs and 15 aces, showing that the sky is the limit for this superstar.
Taylor Crow, Rumson-Fair Haven
It was a busy week in the Shore Conference. A handful of players deserved the nod for Conference Player of the Week, but Crow edges out the competition following a well-rounded set of three matches on the court. The Bulldogs senior strung together 23 kills, 33 digs and 10 aces in a trio of victories for a squad looking to put their name on the map.
Lindsey Lorenz, Hunterdon Central
Lorenz is doing it all for Hunterdon Central. Off to a 3-1 start, the Red Devils senior has 66 assists, 10 kills, nine digs, six aces and four blocks for a team looking to contend in the Skyland Conference.
Bryn Bautista, Washington Township
Bautista came into the season as a player to keep on your radar. Well, right off the bat, she’s making a statement. In Washington Township’s 3-0 week to begin the fall, the junior has racked up 29 kills and six aces. Most impressively, she stunned Williamstown in a three-set victory over the reigning champs with 16 kills, four digs and a pair of aces.
Rachel Williams, Union Catholic
It’s been a very busy first week for Union Catholic. Sitting at 4-2, the Vikings have tallied a big win over Kent Place and went to three sets against a rising Westfield squad. Williams has electrified from the start, smashing 62 kills, including 10 or more in four of those contests.
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Bond funding in the amount of $19.9 million would let the school district use state aid for "critical upgrades." MENDHAM, NJ — Initial returns in Tuesday's election showed the Mendham Township School District's $19.9 million special election bond proposal leading as mail-in votes continued to be accepted through Monday.Bond funding in the amount of $19,903,197 would enable th...
MENDHAM, NJ — Initial returns in Tuesday's election showed the Mendham Township School District's $19.9 million special election bond proposal leading as mail-in votes continued to be accepted through Monday.
Bond funding in the amount of $19,903,197 would enable the school district to use state aid to save 37 percent on costs for “critical upgrades,” including replacing rooftops, finishing paving projects, updating building entrances and improving accessibility.
Some 803 voters said "yes" in the referendum on Tuesday’s Election Day and in vote-by-mail ballots; 285 voted “no,” according to unofficial results posted on the Morris County Clerk’s website.
Some 1,089 ballots, or 19.7 percent of the township's 5,520 registered voters, have been counted so far.
“We knew the citizens of Mendham Township felt strongly that their exceptional schools are of significant value to the community," Superintendent of Schools Salvatore M. Constantino said Wednesday in a statement to Patch. "It is gratifying to see that support reflected in the poll numbers.”
Dale Kramer, administrator of the Board of Elections, told Patch on Wednesday that vote-by-mail ballots postmarked on or before Tuesday, as well as provisional ballots, needed to be in by Monday to be counted.
All ballots received so far have been processed, Kramer added.
Final results will be given to the County Clerk’s office on Tuesday, she said.
With the state aid covering approximately 37 percent of the costs, township businesses and residents “will get nearly $7.4 million of it back,” Constantino said.
According to figures released by both the school district and the township, the new debt amount, which is reported to be lower than expiring debt, was expected to decrease taxes by $97 per household, based on a Mendham Township property assessment of $905,519.
“Residents will benefit from $19.9 million in school improvements while still realizing a school debt tax decrease,” Constantino said.
“So much research and community engagement went into the planning for this bond proposal, and we were confident that a bond referendum was the most financially responsible and time-efficient approach to accomplish the district’s goals,” said Constantino.
Voters learned more about the projects and bond financing through virtual forums, in-person fairs and information on the district’s referendum website, he said.
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