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Putting a Stop to Seizures: Wayne’s Neurosurgery Story

I can’t even tell you how different life is. Life feels so much better.
The symptoms struck Wayne suddenly, rousing him from sleep in the middle of the night. Something was causing his head to jerk ...
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Conquering Incontinence: A Pelvic Floor Rehab Story

After the first session – I worked on the exercises for a week – I had immediate results.
Pelvic Floor Rehab offers a non-surgical solution for incontinence. Ralph struggled daily to keep the low-level anxiety from ...
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Standing Tall After Vertigo: Phyllis’ Balance Rehab Story

The hospital got me back on my feet... and enjoying life again.
Phyllis was out for a morning stroll when she suddenly felt as though the world was spinning. “It came out of nowhere,” she ...
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Motivated to Move: Rick’s Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement

I can use my shovel. I can mow the lawn. I can ride a bike.
Rick knew he needed a knee replacement. The active, fit 65-year-old had gone through rounds of anti-inflammatory and injection ...
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Getting The Blood Flowing: John’s Vascular Surgery Story

It felt so good just to be able to walk and not get a cramp in my leg.
The frustration and the pain were becoming too much for John to handle. The 69-year-old Cream Ridge resident was hobbled by poor ...
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NJ Basketball Coach Takes on Cancer

When Central Regional High School basketball coach Mike Clemente was diagnosed with a type of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, he turned to Monmouth Medical Center for his life-saving treatment.
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Mechanical Heart Pump Gives New Jersey Woman a New Lease on Life

Mayra says she feels great and is looking forward to celebrating many more birthdays with her friends, family and her HeartMate II.
Mayra Rodriguez, 38 years-old, Union Township, NJ, has been living and thriving with her long-term durable heart pump for the ...
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Center For Wound Healing, Evelyn's Story

“The air was good for the wounds,” Ramundo says. “I could feel it healing.”
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset's Center For Wound Healing Gives Disabled Advocate Second Chance At Life What ...
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Sports Physical Therapy Helps Athlete Prepare For Triathlon

“Ed is great,” says Adornato. “His direction, feedback and motivation are excellent. Within four weeks, I was virtually pain-free and ready to resume training for my triathlon. I never thought it would be possible.”
Eight years ago, Frank Adornato began experiencing stiffness in his neck and shoulders from arthritis and turned to Robert Wood ...
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