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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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RANDOLPH, NJ- "The Randolph Township Council wants to make our residents aware of proposed legislation regarding affordable housing being considered in Trenton that the Council believes may have a negative impact on our community. While the Council Members have voiced their concerns about this legislation to our state officials, we also want to encourage residents to familiarize themselves with the issues at hand and express their opinions to our state legislators. There is information in this news release to help you gain a bette...
RANDOLPH, NJ- "The Randolph Township Council wants to make our residents aware of proposed legislation regarding affordable housing being considered in Trenton that the Council believes may have a negative impact on our community. While the Council Members have voiced their concerns about this legislation to our state officials, we also want to encourage residents to familiarize themselves with the issues at hand and express their opinions to our state legislators. There is information in this news release to help you gain a better understanding of the significance of this proposed legislation and how to direct your concerns to our state legislators."
Thank you Randolph, Mayor Christine Carey
In December 2023, new legislation was proposed to the members of the State Assembly and Senate that would alter the way in which affordable housing is administered in New Jersey. After an unsuccessful attempt to push the Bill through at the end of the 2023 Legislative Session, the measures were reintroduced in a slightly amended form for the 2024 session. It still appears to be on a fast-track to adoption. As this new legislation would have a significant impact on affordable housing in Randolph Township, this news alert was prepared by the township’s professionals to give a brief overview of this complex situation, to highlight potential areas of concern, and to provide more resources for our residents.
The intended purpose of this proposed legislation is to address ongoing issues with the current administration of affordable housing in the state. While an administrative process through the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) has been defunct for several years, the current process of dealing with affordable housing through the courts has created its own problems. The legislation, as proposed, neither solves those problems in a municipal friendly manner, nor provides any added safeguards, more efficient processes, or more fair solutions to the development of affordable housing in Randolph Township. Instead, it would result in less certainty and finality, less transparency, less balance, reduced flexibility, and increased litigation costs to the Township.
This legislation proposes a distinct departure from the manner in which affordable housing has been administered in New Jersey for the last 40 years. Randolph Township has been an active and responsible participant in this framework since first receiving “substantive certification” of our Housing Element and Fair Share Plan in 1987 and has continued to act in a manner which is fair, transparent, and in compliance with all applicable rules and laws since that time, even after the Courts assumed jurisdiction over affordable housing matters in 2015.
Some of the substantive changes proposed in the legislation are as listed below. Detailed explanations and consequences of these points are provided later in this document.
Weakening of municipal immunity from zoning lawsuits.
Accepted affordable housing numbers are subject to change, even after acceptance.
Unequal representation in the decision-making bodies among housing advocates, municipalities, and political parties.
A lack of transparency for proposed affordable housing regulations.
Shifting affordable housing accountability from developers to municipalities.
Potential for increased litigation costs.
Reliance on an untested formula to determine affordable housing allowance numbers.
Assigning management of this new effort to an agency that is unable to take on the task.
So, what steps can concerned residents take?
Contact your state legislators!
Senator Anthony Bucco (R), 973-627-9700, [email protected]
Assemblyman Christian Barranco (R), 973-810-2695, [email protected]
Assemblywoman Aura Dunn (R), 908-955-7228, [email protected]
It is important that you engage with your state legislators to amend the proposed legislation to address the hardships that are outlined above.
It’s important to note that this legislation, while not yet enacted, is moving quickly. Hearings have already been scheduled for January and there appears to be an unjustified urgency to act quickly rather than carefully and deliberately. We would encourage all Randolph residents to speak with their elected state representatives and ensure that your collective voices are heard on this time sensitive matter.
Detail on the highlighted changes in this proposed legislation are provided below. Any residents wishing to get information about Randolph Township’s efforts to address affordable housing can learn more at https://www.randolphnj.org/252/Affordable-Housing
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph High School winter 2023-34 sports teams are entering the final weeks of their seasons. Late-season tournaments, State Playoffs, and for some - just a few regular-season games are left.This weekend, Saturday Feb. 10 the Rams Boys and Girls indoor track team will travel to “The Bubble” in Toms River to run in the NJSIAA North 1 Group 3 Sectional Championships.Boys ice hockey completed the regular season undefeated, with a record of 17-0-1. The Rams then knocked off Morris Knolls in the first...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph High School winter 2023-34 sports teams are entering the final weeks of their seasons. Late-season tournaments, State Playoffs, and for some - just a few regular-season games are left.
This weekend, Saturday Feb. 10 the Rams Boys and Girls indoor track team will travel to “The Bubble” in Toms River to run in the NJSIAA North 1 Group 3 Sectional Championships.
Boys ice hockey completed the regular season undefeated, with a record of 17-0-1. The Rams then knocked off Morris Knolls in the first round of the Mennen Cup playoffs by a 7-2 score. Jase Zangara led the way with 5 points ( 2 goals and 3 assists ) while Dan Sharkey had a hat trick and Jacob Campbell netted two goals for the Rams. The boys play in the Mennen Cup Finals next Thursday, Feb. 15, against Chatham at 7:30 PM.
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Girls hockey faced a challenging schedule this year after losing a few key players to graduation. But the Lady Rams battled hard until the end, and took a thrilling 3-2 win in their final regular season contest. Joelle Yurchuk scored with just 30 second left to break the tie and seal the win. They then lost their state playoff game to Chatham which ended their season at 2-15.
The Rams fencing teams are both having strong seasons once again in 2023-24. The boys have ripped off a 7-1 record with their lone setback coming against Chatham. Since that loss, they have won four in a row, and face off against Hackettstown on Friday Feb. 9. The girls also face Hackettstown on Friday night, where they will look to improve on their 5-3 record. Both teams still have team and individual state tournament matches coming up in February.
Boys’ basketball’s record stands at 10-13 on the season, with four games remaining, while girls’ basketball stands at 11-12 with three games left. Both teams won their Morris County Tournament play-in-round games and their first-round game, before falling in the quarterfinal round. State playoffs are on the horizon for late February once their regular season ends.
The boys’ swim team compiled a record of 5-4 on the season, which ended when they fell in their state playoff meet against Wayne Valley on Feb. 5. The girls' team compiled a similar record, finishing at 6-5 on the year. They took victory in their state playoff opener by defeating Hanover Park, but then fell to Montgomery on Feb. 6.
The Disney musical seizes the day Feb. 1, 2, 3 at Randolph Middle School.RANDOLPH, NJ - Based off of the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, the Disney musical Newsies is set to seize the day Feb. 1, 2, 3 at Randolph Middle School.Newsies is the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. At the dawn of the last century, newsboys would hawk newspaper editions on the street and deliver them to customers for deeply discounted wages. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raise...
The Disney musical seizes the day Feb. 1, 2, 3 at Randolph Middle School.
RANDOLPH, NJ - Based off of the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, the Disney musical Newsies is set to seize the day Feb. 1, 2, 3 at Randolph Middle School.
Newsies is the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. At the dawn of the last century, newsboys would hawk newspaper editions on the street and deliver them to customers for deeply discounted wages. After publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action. With help from female reporter Katherine Plumber, all of New York City soon recognizes the power of “the little man.”
The large-scale production is the 18th for Randolph Middle School Theatre Director Richard Sackerman. "I really enjoy working with the kids as I acted as a kid, all the way up through college, and always found it as a great outlet for expression that was fun," Sackerman said. "I think we give our kids a safe space to express themselves and everyone benefits from that."
According to Sackerman, the follow up to last year's Wizard of Oz was chosen for three simple reasons: the show is big, fun and has great music. Not everything was Santa Fe for the cast and crew, as weather challenges caused some rearranging of the rehearsals, but Sackerman noted the process still brings him joy. "I love when it all clicks together…once we start running scenes in sequence and the kids all see how the pieces work together always makes me smile," he said.
Carolina Sanchez, 8th Grader who portrays Davey said that her favorite part of the show are the various dances and the lovely songs. “I love portraying the role of Davey because it was the first main role I had gotten and to portray him again a second time is so much fun,” she said.
Gavin Cozza, 8th Grader who brings Albert to life agreed with his costar on the dances, noting they explain the storyline in a better way, but was also quick to give credit to the tech, “I definitely like the stage design and the way we are setting things up plays a big role in setting the mood for the scenes,” Cozza said.
Courtney Krauss, 8th Grader and Play Captain said the work being put into the show is a highlight for her. "As a leader, I am excited to see the end result of all the time we have put into the show,” she said.
But it was Nick Fallon, the 8th grader running the curtain who may have summed up most performers feelings best. “I feel both excited and nervous for the show," Fallon said. "I don’t know what to expect but it seems pretty fun.”
For his part, Sackerman said the audiences can expect to see a ton of energy and excitement. "The audience should be in for quite a ride," he said.
To purchase tickets, one simply needs to visit rmsnj.booktix.net/. There is no need to create an account, and the system is simple and easy to use. The show bows 7 p.m. Thursday Feb. 1 and runs at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, and closes with a double-header Saturday, Feb. 3 at 1 and 7 p.m.
RANDOLPH, NJ- Last year, in 2022-23, the Randolph boys ice hockey team saw a super young squad with only four seniors skate to a very successful 14-4-4 record. This year the team will only see three seniors on the squad. However, the stable is loaded with fast and talented juniors and sophomores who are now veterans themselves after making up the bulk of the team last year.“We’ve played with each other our whole lives, and know how good of a group we have,” said junior captain Jase Zangara. “We all experienced ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Last year, in 2022-23, the Randolph boys ice hockey team saw a super young squad with only four seniors skate to a very successful 14-4-4 record. This year the team will only see three seniors on the squad. However, the stable is loaded with fast and talented juniors and sophomores who are now veterans themselves after making up the bulk of the team last year.
“We’ve played with each other our whole lives, and know how good of a group we have,” said junior captain Jase Zangara. “We all experienced what it felt like to lose ( last year in the playoffs ) and none of us want that feeling again.”
Zangara will lead the team’s first line, along with fellow junior Andrew George and sophomore Dan Sharkey. The second line consists of Isaac Stock- Vin Crisafulli- Jacob Campbell. Rounding out the next two lines are Keegan Melly- Shane Melly-Ryan Thomas, and the trio of Peter Psaras-Andrew Parisi-Adam White.
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“We are a young team with only three seniors, but most of our kids have played varsity as freshmen and or sophomores,” said coach Rich McLaughlin. “We should be a team that can score goals. We are really going to have to play team defense this season and do our best to limit the other team’s chances of scoring.
With four of their top-six goalscorers from last year returning, and a total of nine returners who collected double-digit points, the Rams should be able to generate a lot of scoring chances up and down the roster. But a key loss from last year is in net, with the graduation of two-year starter Connor Thomas leaving the Rams with a trio of new faces backstopping the team.
The Rams are starting out with John Krynicki between the pipes, and the senior made his first start in the season opener against Morristown, helping his teammates earn a 6-2 win. Sharing the job with him will be sophomore Luke Moforis, who is brand new to the team. Gabe McGurk serves as the third goaltender.
“Our new goalie, Luke, is an easy-going, and fun to talk to kid,” said defenseman Brian Cislo, who is also a team captain. “He is always making jokes in the locker room, but when it’s time to get serious, he just flips a switch. The defensemen are helping Luke get acclimated by making sure he knows what drills we are doing, while also helping him out with plays we are running - and most importantly helping him by blocking shots.”
On defense, Randolph should be strong as they return last year's top four defenders. The team's defensive pairings currently have Cislo skating with Jack Murphy, while senior Ashton Feinberg ( also a team captain ) skates with Ryan Potanovich. Joining them this year as the third pair are Bryson Findling and Logan O’Malley.
“We have high expectations and have been pushing each other all offseason to prepare for this year,” said Zangara. “As a captain, I have focused on creating a strong bond within the team, which ultimately leads to strong chemistry on the ice.”
Randolph’s long-time coach, Rich McLaughlin, who is pursuing career win number 500 this year, has a reputation for encouraging his troops to play strong defense, avoid making mistakes, and get pucks to the net on offense.
“A key message that coach has been preaching is that we are “All In”,” said Cislo. “He is constantly using that phrase, and it is starting to stick. His ideology is that if every single one of us buys into the team concept of the Randolph Hockey Program, then success is inevitable.
The Rams will play their second game of the season on Monday Dec. 11 against rival Morris Knolls - 4:30 at Mennen Arena.
RANDOLPH, NJ- Millbrook Ave. bridge reopened at 5pm yesterday which County Bridge Restoration Project Completed Before First Day of SchoolMorris County officials cut a ribbon this morning at the historic Millbrook Avenue bridge in Randolph Township, celebrating completion of a two-month restoration project and announcing the span will be reopened today at 5 p.m.“We have phenomenal partners: the Township of Randolph, municipal officials, our engineering team. This project was done on time and on budget in a very rainy seas...
RANDOLPH, NJ- Millbrook Ave. bridge reopened at 5pm yesterday which County Bridge Restoration Project Completed Before First Day of School
Morris County officials cut a ribbon this morning at the historic Millbrook Avenue bridge in Randolph Township, celebrating completion of a two-month restoration project and announcing the span will be reopened today at 5 p.m.
“We have phenomenal partners: the Township of Randolph, municipal officials, our engineering team. This project was done on time and on budget in a very rainy season, so I want to thank the contractor for that as well. The county has a massive amount of infrastructure to take care of, and we understand it’s critical to our businesses and our residents. The county maintains 287 miles of roads and about 1,100 bridges and culverts. This was one of six bridge restoration projects completed since 2022. It was closed 10 weeks and it's great to see this open again,” stated Morris County Commissioner Stephen Shaw, liaison to the Morris County Public Works Department.
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He was joined at the ribbon cutting by Morris County Commissioner Deborah Smith, Randolph Mayor Lou Nisivoccia and Councilmembers Marie Potter, Christine Carey and Joe Hathaway, as well as employees from Morris County and Randolph Township engineering departments and Sparwick Contracting of Lafayette, which performed the restoration work that began mid-June.
The historic stone masonry arch bridge over Mill Brook in Randolph was originally constructed in 1930 and has a span length of 17 feet to carry two lanes of traffic with a roadway width of 23 feet. For more than 90 years it has been an essential link for Randolph Township, connecting the quaint Millbrook community to the modern era. Over time, the impacts of water infiltration and freeze/thaw cycles caused deterioration and stone displacement to the point that the bridge required remediation.
The $697,000 county-funded project, which began on June 19, 2023 included:
Reconstructing stone masonry elements (parapets, retaining walls, and footings)
Strengthening the arch through masonry repairs and the construction of reinforced flowable fill over the arch
Protecting the arch from water infiltration by constructing membrane waterproofing sandwiched between layers of asphalt pavement
Construction of surface drainage improvements
The project required a full roadway closure of Millbrook Avenue between Fords Road and Pierson’s Hill Road. Construction was scheduled between the hours of 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and most Saturdays from 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. to complete the project as quickly as possible.
“I’m happy to see the bridge open. I want to thank the county for all their cooperation. It looks beautiful – it looks just like the old bridge did. For those of us who have been here a long time, it’s nice to know it fits the historical nature of the area, while also adding to modern safety,” stated Mayor Nisivoccia.
Travelers can safely cross again on a newly paved riding surface supported by structurally reinforced walls and arches!
With Schooley’s Mountain Bridge in Washington Township and Millbrook Ave. Bridge completed, the county has completed six bridge projects since last year. Morris County Public Works Director Chris Vitz is looking forward to two more upcoming projects planned for this year: demolition and replacement of the Richards Avenue Bridge over McKeel Brook in the Town of Dover and rehabilitation of a truss bridge on Roxiticus Road in Mendham Township.
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