Colleen L SBMC Rehabilitation Safely Gets Athlete Back on The Field

In only a few weeks, under the care of the experienced team who take a multidisciplinary approach to brain injury,

High school athlete Colleen Lillis was diagnosed last Fall with a concussion following a soccer game. Though under care, eight months went by and she continued to experience constant headaches. It was only after she sought treatment through Saint Barnabas Medical Center Rehabilitation in coordination with the RWJBarnabas Health Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment for Athletes Concussion Program, that she began to see results. In only a few weeks, under the care of the experienced team who take a multidisciplinary approach to brain injury, Colleen’s concussion symptoms have resolved and she is cleared for activity.

With four rehabilitation locations in West Orange, Millburn and Livingston, the experienced and compassionate staff at Saint Barnabas Medical Center Rehabilitation provides convenient access to comprehensive care -- helping adults and children achieve their health and performance goals. Whether you have sustained a serious injury, are recovering from a surgical procedure, or suffering from a condition that affects your mobility, our physical, occupational, speech and hearing therapists will create a personalized treatment plan designed to help you get back to your regular daily activities as quickly as possible.

Our rehabilitation centers are open and ready to help you achieve your goals. We are committed to providing you with the most advanced services in a safe, caring and soothing environment. For high-risk patients who are unable to visit the center, telehealth therapy visits are an option. You do not need a prescription for physical therapy services.

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