Recent Posts in Physical Therapy

Apr 11, 2024 - In Physical Therapy Occupational Therapists’ Guide to Fall Prevention

By: Alissa Percival, MS, OTR/L and Dori Cohen, MS, OTR/L, MSCS, CSRS One of the most fundamental goals of occupational therapy is to promote safety and reduce risk of falls. This Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, we present you with some specific strategies ...

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Feb 26, 2024 - In Physical Therapy Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective

Upcoming Program: Multiple Sclerosis Fatigue Management Workshop April 17, 2024 | 12 - 1:30 pm | Ambulatory Care Center Join Andrew Sylvester, MD, Medical Director of The Multiple Sclerosis Care Center, and therpaists from the Comprehensive Outpatient ...

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Jan 12, 2024 - In Physical Therapy World-Class Health Care Close to Home: RWJBarnabas Health Brings Services to Hoboken and Jersey City

RWJBarnabas Health brings services to new sites in Hoboken and Jersey City. Hudson County residents don’t have to travel outside the county—or even their own neighborhoods—to get world-class healthcare. As part of a systemwide goal to bring convenient, ...

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Jan 12, 2024 - In Physical Therapy Safer Play for Pickleball: How to Prevent and Treat Common Injuries

Pickleball is exploding in popularity—especially among seniors—with good reason. A combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, the game offers a great way to get relatively low-impact exercise and socialize with friends and neighbors. But despite its ...

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Dec 5, 2023 - In Physical Therapy Proper Mechanics for Standing Up to Prevent Falls

By Patricia Nolan, PT, MPT, CIT-LANA, Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of injury for people 65 years or older. It is important as we age to recognize areas ...

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Dec 5, 2023 - In Physical Therapy Lymphedema Risk Reduction Practices

By Patricia Nolan, PT, MPT, CIT-LANA, Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center Lymphedema is an abnormal accumulation of protein rich fluid (lymph) in an area of the body due to lymphatic system dysfunction. With this accumulation of fluid, over time, skin ...

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Dec 5, 2023 - In Physical Therapy Just Relax – Easy to Say During the Holiday Season

By Patricia Nolan, PT, MPT, CIT-LANA, Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center During the holiday season, stress can be at an all-time high. Stress can take a physical and mental toll. One way to reduce stress is by practicing meditation. The definition of ...

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Dec 4, 2023 - In Physical Therapy What Exactly is Physical Therapy?

By: Damaris Ababio, PTA, MSCS, Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center Physical Therapy encompasses a wide scope of treatment and specialties that may not often be realized. For instance, here at the Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, we have ...

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Dec 4, 2023 - In Physical Therapy Sleeping Positions while Pregnant

By: Damaris Ababio, PTA, MSCS, Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center Congratulations! You’re expecting another addition to your family. What an exciting time! Pregnancy is a beautiful journey; however, some women might agree that there are unpleasant ...

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