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New Jersey physical therapy - experts in the knowledge of anatomy, physiology and the biomechanics of the body.
The New Jersey Physical Therapy department at Carteret & Edison Comprehensive Medical Care is comprised of New Jersey State licensed professionals with extensive knowledge and training in anatomy, physiology, and the biomechanics of the body. They know how to help get you back in action.
Our therapists use a hands-on approach along within conjunction specific modalities as needed. The most commonly used therapeutic procedures/modalities are:
- Manual (hands-on) Therapy: Consists of myofascial release techniques, stretching of restricted structures and specific strengthening of weak muscles, soft tissue and joint mobilization/manipulation, muscle energy and Mulligan techniques. They help restore your back, neck, or other painful areas to the youthful pain-free resilience.
- Pain Management: Use of moist heat, cryotherapy, ultrasound, phonophoresis, Iontophoresis, and massage.
- Therapeutic Exercises: Customized for each condition including strengthening, stabilizing and stretching restricted structures to restore normal pain-free range of motion. These exercises will improve movement and proper muscle balance.
- Postural Corrections: This addresses behavior modification, postural exercise, and self-awareness. We concentrate on correcting musculoskeletal derangements.
- Home Management Program: A short and detailed home exercise program corresponding to the appropriate stage of condition, which includes the do's and don'ts of self-management.
Carteret & Edison Comprehensive Medical Care physical therapy department treats common problem and conditions ranging from sprains and strains, to headaches, back disorders, sports injuries and sports medicine, tendonitis and spinal conditions such as scoliosis, spinal stenosis, herniated discs of the neck (cervical spine) or lower back (lumbar spine), post-operative surgery, sciatica and acute and chronic pain.
We also treat most orthopedic conditions including arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, chondromalacia patella, ACL and PCL knee reconstruction, meniscus/ ligament injuries, fractures, gait abnormalities, cervical and lumbar radiculapathy (pain that travels to either the arms or legs), adhesive capsulitis, rotator cuff tear, reflex dystrophy and de Quervain's syndrome.
We have a board-certified orthopedist on our staff and offer Chiropractic services from our board certified chiropractor. While receiving treatment from the physical therapy team at Carteret & Edison Comprehensive Medical Care, you will be instructed on how to use your body properly to gain strength and mobility to prevent recurring injuries. They work closely with our Physiatrist, your referring physician, and other members (chiropractic, medical massage) of our health care team.
Our physical therapists at Carteret & Edison Comprehensive Medical Care are not just knowledgeable in anatomy, physiology and the biomechanics of the body, but they are dedicated licensed professionals highly trained to deal with people who are experiencing a variety of physical complaints, including neck and back pain, herniated discs, arthritis, and painful accidents.
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