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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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The taste of losing its season opener was still present.State-ranked in the preseason, Kingsway was knocked down to earth pretty quickly by Williamstown. With high expectations and coming off a sectional title, losing two in a row would have been a major hole to dig itself out of - even just two weeks into a new season.“Now we have some momentum,” senior lineman Carter Williams said.Playing a more inspired brand of defense, Kingsway proved to be the more physical team Friday night. The Dragons scored two defe...
The taste of losing its season opener was still present.
State-ranked in the preseason, Kingsway was knocked down to earth pretty quickly by Williamstown. With high expectations and coming off a sectional title, losing two in a row would have been a major hole to dig itself out of - even just two weeks into a new season.
“Now we have some momentum,” senior lineman Carter Williams said.
Playing a more inspired brand of defense, Kingsway proved to be the more physical team Friday night. The Dragons scored two defensive touchdowns in a showdown of Group 5 playoff contenders, defeating Washington Township 24-10 in a West Jersey Football League Continental Division matchup.
Williams got it started with a strip-and-score on the game’s second play, while Luke Van Brill helped seal the outcome with a 26-yard interception return for a score late in the fourth quarter.
“We had a bad game last week and that’s not us. We bounced back tonight and showed everyone who we are,” Williams said. “We were just flying to the ball, making tackles. Last week, we missed a lot of tackles and that hurt us. Tonight was huge for us.
“We worked on tackling all week. We had to be physical.”
Jordan Potts and Roman Kuzmack also had interceptions as Kingsway defeated Washington Township (1-2) for the ninth straight time since 2014. D.J. DiPietro was credited with 23 tackles by the Kingsway staff.
“We were playing passionate tonight; we were playing inspired ball,” Kingsway coach Mark Hendricks said. “The kids wanted to win, especially being in front of a home crowd.
“This is a tough schedule. We have to win those games that are close and we feel we let one get away last week. We kind of left some things out there offensively tonight, but the defense really picked us up. Everybody wants one of those turnover belts.”
Kingsway never trailed, taking a 10-0 lead on Asa Moser’s 35-yard field goal on its first possession and holding a 17-10 advantage at halftime. It’s lone offensive touchdown came when Nate Maiers hit Benny Liles on a 32-yard pass late in the third quarter.
The Minutemen never got into the red zone in the second half.
“We beat ourselves - turnovers, some critical penalties,” Washington Township coach Mike Schatzman said. “You’re not going to win with our schedule. Hopefully we can see them again.”
The Minutemen’s lone touchdown came on a 45-yard pass from Dan Farley to Da’Shawn Long with 23 seconds left in the first half. They were held to 115 yards of total offense in the second half.
“A big part of our team is our defense and last week we were exposed a little bit,” Van Brill said. “It put a chip on our shoulder. We wanted to come back and show how tough we are.
“We were way more physical than them. We needed this win. Last week we were down on ourselves.”
Said Hendricks: “We felt Williamstown out-physicaled led us in a stretch where we needed to have it to win the game. Our guys took a step back and felt they had something to prove this week.”
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As far as debuts goes, this one couldn’t have gone better for Washington Township’s field hockey team. The Minutemaids were playing their first game as a member of the Tri-County Conference and opened with a 4-0 win over host Gloucester County Institute of Technology in the opener for both Royal Division teams.For years, Township had competed in the Olympic Conference American Division. Over that time, the American Division, led by perennial national power Eastern, has been among the best in the state.The Royal Divi...
As far as debuts goes, this one couldn’t have gone better for Washington Township’s field hockey team. The Minutemaids were playing their first game as a member of the Tri-County Conference and opened with a 4-0 win over host Gloucester County Institute of Technology in the opener for both Royal Division teams.
For years, Township had competed in the Olympic Conference American Division. Over that time, the American Division, led by perennial national power Eastern, has been among the best in the state.
The Royal Division is also extremely competitive, where this year, in addition to Washington Township and GCIT, there are Clearview, Williamstown and a Kingsway team that began the year No. 4 in the NJ.com preseason Top 20.
So Township will have its work cut out, but so will the Minutemaids’ opponents.
Coming off a 9-11 season, but with a still relatively young team, Washington Township is looking to improve. The Minutemaids didn’t waste much time hitting the scoreboard in their new league.
Less than three minutes into the game, junior Meghan Sheldrick, who caused a lot of angst for the GCIT defense all game, scored the first goal of the season and the first, obviously as a member of the Tri-County Conference.
“That first goal really gave us a confidence and it was a great way to start the season,” said Sheldrick who scored two on the game.
Not only was this the first game in a new conference, but it was also the varsity head coaching debut for Washington Township’s Ashley Johnson, who was a middle school coach last season and is a former player at West Deptford High.
“This was exciting because we have a lot of new players who actually stepped on the field for the first time as varsity players,” Johnson said. “We think it is coming along nicely for them and we’re growing as a team together.”
One of the people who wasn’t new to varsity action is sophomore Ryli Zee, whose energy is contagious. Her passing ability is exemplary. Zee assisted on the first three Washington Township goals.
“She is a machine, she just has so much energy and she is such a tough girl,” Johnson said. “She will take on anything and won’t back down.”
Township scored twice in the second quarter, the first came when Zee found junior Brooke Alessandrini near the goal. With her back to the goal, Alessandrini spun around and scored from close range.
The third goal came as time expired in the first half, when Sheldrick scored on a scramble in front of the goal.
Down 3-0, GCIT still showed plenty of grit in the second half. The Cheetahs had chances and made some good runs on goal, but just couldn’t finish.
“Overall, I am not disappointed,” said GCIT coach Sarh Ruczynski, who has a very young team, coming off a 12-7 season. “We have some things we have to work on, but we played a much better second half.”
Township’s Ava Porreca finished out the scoring with a fourth quarter goal.
As if the excitement of starting a new season wasn’t enough, The Minutemaids have found motivation in their new Tri-County home.
“Now we are entering a new division,” Sheldrick said. “We want to prove to everybody that we can do well and keep on going,”
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Delsea’s dominant performance in its season opener last week was not very surprising.Deptford, on the other hand, certainly turned some heads with a fantastic effort of its own.Both programs will look to stay hot against challenging opponents this week, while Woodstown is another team hoping to ride the momentum from a week ago and improve to 2-0.The South Jersey Times has Week 2 of the local football schedule covered with a closer look at the big matchups and predictions for every game involving an area team from ...
Delsea’s dominant performance in its season opener last week was not very surprising.
Deptford, on the other hand, certainly turned some heads with a fantastic effort of its own.
Both programs will look to stay hot against challenging opponents this week, while Woodstown is another team hoping to ride the momentum from a week ago and improve to 2-0.
The South Jersey Times has Week 2 of the local football schedule covered with a closer look at the big matchups and predictions for every game involving an area team from Bill Evans, Kevin Minnick and Matt Cosentino.
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Winslow Township at Delsea
Friday, 7 p.m.
Jared Schoppe ran for three touchdowns as Delsea opened the 30th season of coach Sal Marchese’s tenure with a commanding 47-7 win over Delran. The Crusaders built a 40-0 advantage by halftime.
Delsea should be expecting a closer game this week in a West Jersey Football League Independence Division showdown. Winslow is 0-1 after losing to Northern Highlands in the Rumble on the Raritan but is coming off the first sectional title in program history last year.
Senior Jimmy Wilson Jr., a converted wide receiver who is the Eagles’ new starting quarterback, threw for 118 yards and ran for a touchdown in his debut at the position.
These teams have not met since 2013, when Delsea claimed a 35-0 victory.
Evans (14-8 last week, 20-13 season): Delsea 30, Winslow Township 21
Minnick (12-10 last week, 18-15 season): Delsea 28, Winslow Township 20
Cosentino (13-9 last week, 20-13 season): Delsea 30, Winslow Township 21
Paulsboro at Woodstown
Friday, 7 p.m.
Paulsboro ran into a terrific quarterback last week when Haddonfield’s Declan McCarthy accounted for five touchdowns in a 44-26 Bulldawgs’ win. Now the Red Raiders must face a sensational running back in James Hill.
The Woodstown junior set a school record with 312 yards rushing and scored six TDs as the Wolverines opened the season with a 46-19 win over Haddon Heights. He and his teammates will have redemption on their mind after suffering a 35-8 loss at Paulsboro last year.
Kevin Harvey’s head coaching debut did not go as planned but he will have his Red Raiders prepared to bounce back. Rocco Pellegrini connected with Preston Moore for three touchdowns last week.
Evans: Woodstown 30, Paulsboro 26
Minnick: Woodstown 34, Paulsboro 27
Cosentino: Woodstown 24, Paulsboro 21
Audubon at Deptford
Friday, 6 p.m.
Deptford rewarded new coach Pat Landis with a victory in his debut as it knocked off Triton in convincing fashion, 48-18. Quarterback CJ Carter completed 7-of-8 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for a score.
Audubon is coming off a 30-20 loss to Maple Shade. Highly touted quarterback Scott Lynch had touchdowns through the air and on the ground but did throw three interceptions.
Evans: Audubon 35, Deptford 31
Minnick: Deptford 24, Audubon 21
Cosentino: Audubon 27, Deptford 24
Washington Township at Kingsway
Friday, 6 p.m.
Washington Township was the No. 1 seed in South Jersey, Group 5 last year, and Kingsway ended up winning the title. Both expect to be championship contenders this season, so this should be an exciting game.
Kingsway has won nine of the 10 all-time matchups between these teams, including a 21-14 victory last year and a double-overtime thriller the season before. But the Dragons are coming off a disappointing 28-14 loss to Williamstown in their opener and hope to get back on track. Camillo Marusco ran for 74 yards and a touchdown.
The Minutemen rebounded from a 28-21 loss to Toms River North with a 45-12 victory over Eastern last Friday. Quarterback Jared Dzierzgowski ran for two scores and had a pick-six on defense.
Evans: Kingsway 26, Washington Township 21
Minnick: Washington Township 24, Kingsway 21
Cosentino: Washington Township 21, Kingsway 20
Williamstown at Millville
Friday, 6 p.m.
Fresh off a 28-14 upset over Kingsway, Williamstown will seek another statement-making win when it heads to Millville. Quarterback Drew Craig threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for one to help the Braves even their record at 1-1.
The Thunderbolts are also 1-1 after losing to Irvington last week, 25-17. Jacob Zamot threw for 216 yards and a TD in the loss.
Evans: Millville 35, Williamstown 20
Minnick: Millville 28, Williamstown 14
Cosentino: Millville 31, Williamstown 16
Wildwood at Schalick
Friday, 7 p.m.
Evans: Schalick 34, Wildwood 12
Minnick: Schalick 20, Wildwood 12
Cosentino: Schalick 28, Wildwood 7
Clayton at Buena
Friday, 6 p.m.
Evans: Clayton 21, Buena 12
Minnick: Buena 18, Clayton 13
Cosentino: Clayton 19, Buena 16
Vineland at Clearview
Friday, 7 p.m.
Evans: Vineland 14, Clearview 7
Minnick: Vineland 20, Clearview 14
Cosentino: Vineland 17, Clearview 13
Cumberland at Pitman
Friday, 7 p.m.
Evans: Cumberland 18, Pitman 12
Minnick: Cumberland 22, Pitman 6
Cosentino: Cumberland 14, Pitman 12
Glassboro at Middle Township
Friday, 6 p.m.
Evans: Glassboro 21, Middle Township 20
Minnick: Glassboro 27, Middle Township 20
Cosentino: Glassboro 23, Middle Township 17
Gloucester Catholic at Bishop Eustace
Friday, 7 p.m.
Evans: Bishop Eustace 28, Gloucester Catholic 14
Minnick: Bishop Eustace 27, Gloucester Catholic 12
Cosentino: Bishop Eustace 20, Gloucester Catholic 13
Highland at Hammonton
Friday, 7 p.m.
Evans: Hammonton 24, Highland 20
Minnick: Hammonton 28, Highland 21
Cosentino: Hammonton 21, Highland 14
Pennsville at Lower Cape May
Friday, 7 p.m.
Evans: Lower Cape May 34, Pennsville 21
Minnick: Lower Cape May 18, Pennsville 8
Cosentino: Lower Cape May 31, Pennsville 21
Willingboro at Timber Creek
Friday, 6 p.m.
Evans: Timber Creek 27, Willingboro 22
Minnick: Timber Creek 27, Willingboro 22
Cosentino: Timber Creek 21, Willingboro 17
Seneca at Triton
Friday, 6 p.m.
Evans: Seneca 20, Triton 14
Minnick: Seneca 20, Triton 7
Cosentino: Seneca 28, Triton 12
Collingswood at Gateway
Friday, 7 p.m.
Evans: Collingswood 28, Gateway 13
Minnick: Collingswood 21, Gateway 6
Cosentino: Collingswood 24, Gateway 10
Camden Catholic at West Deptford
Friday, 7 p.m.
Evans: West Deptford 24, Camden Catholic 7
Minnick: West Deptford 24, Camden Catholic 13
Cosentino: West Deptford 28, Camden Catholic 6
Overbrook at Gloucester
Friday, 7 p.m.
Evans: Gloucester 21, Overbrook 20
Minnick: Overbrook 28, Gloucester 20
Cosentino: Gloucester 24, Overbrook 21
Bridgeton at Egg Harbor Township
Friday, 6 p.m.
Evans: Egg Harbor Township 14, Bridgeton 8
Minnick: Egg Harbor Township 14, Bridgeton 12
Cosentino: Egg Harbor Township 19, Bridgeton 13
Woodbury at Penns Grove
Saturday, noon
Evans: Woodbury 28, Penns Grove 21
Minnick: Penns Grove 26, Woodbury 21
Cosentino: Woodbury 22, Penns Grove 20
Pleasantville at Salem
Saturday, 2 p.m.
Evans: Salem 26, Pleasantville 12
Minnick: Salem 35, Pleasantville 12
Cosentino: Salem 28, Pleasantville 14
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Rutgers has added a change of pace to its deep running back room, and is making dent in the Sunshine State.Jashon Benjamin, a 5-9, 190-pound junior running back from Pahokee, who visited Rutgers in June, committed to ...
Rutgers has added a change of pace to its deep running back room, and is making dent in the Sunshine State.
Jashon Benjamin, a 5-9, 190-pound junior running back from Pahokee, who visited Rutgers in June, committed to Greg Schiano on Wednesday night — just two days after the team added IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) five-star long snapper Jake Eldridge to the fold.
“I love everything about Rutgers,” Benjamin, the three-star running back, said. “They are all about family. The coaches made me feel like I was home when I visited. They treated me like I was a part of the team already.”
Benjamin isn’t the tallest back, but he is explosive and has a thickly built lower half. He runs a 10.7 100-meters, and brings balance and power to the field. He is a threat in space who can also return punts and kicks, and turn short gains into home runs, and he’s tough to tackle.
Benjamin ran before Rutgers coaches during a satellite camp at Florida Atlantic this summer, checking those boxes for the staff.
Now, he’ll spend his next four-to-five years in Piscataway like many Florida players before him have done.
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Benjamin picked Rutgers over 12 other schools including Purdue, Tulane, Memphis, and a slew of Group of Five schools.
Benjamin is the 19th player, and seventh from Florida, to join Rutgers’ 2023 class, ranked by 48th 247Sports, and 50th by Rivals.com.
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