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Manalapan Mayor Susan Cohen performed the ribbon cutting ceremony today at db Orthopedic Physical Therapy of Manalapan to welcome our new practice to the area.
Ribbon cutting ceremony today with mayor of Manalapan!
Manalapan office now open!!
Our newest location, db Orthopedic Physical Therapy of Manalapan was opened for business on Monday, June 3rd. Â Dr. Jerry Moczerniuk, PT, DPT is the Clinical Director and Nicole Fersini is the Administrative Assistant responsible for front desk operations. Â The office hours are M, W, F 8:00am to 5:30pm and Tues/Thurs 2:00pm to 8:00pm. Â Call 732-462-2162 to make an appointment today!
Try Physical Therapy before knee surgery
New study published in the New England Journal of Medicine confirms that a trial of physical therapy may be just as effective for minor meniscal tears and mild Osteoarthritis. Â Read the story in this month’s Men’s Health Magazine
Hip exercises – some are better than others!
Published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy is a patient perspective article about strengthening your hip muscles. Â Of course some exercises may not be appropriate for you so always check with your physician or physical therapist before starting any exercise program.
Red Bank Catholic issues press release announcing the Concussion Program we established for their athletic department.
New study – Hip Implants more likely to fail in women.
Click here to read study funded by the FDA –Â https://www.medpagetoday.com/Orthopedics/Orthopedics/37420
db Orthopedic Physical Therapy’s Concussion program recognized!
To learn more about our comprehensive concussion program from baseline testing to post concussion rehab to education, check out www.ConcussionRXcare.com
Physical therapy alone is better than Neck surgery for disc disease
New in the Literature: Physical Therapy for Cervical Disc Disease (Spine [Phila Pa 1976]. 2013;38(4):300-307.)
In patients with radiculopathy due to cervical disc disease, anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) followed by physical therapy did not result in additional improvements in neck active range of motion, neck muscle endurance, or hand-related function compared with a structured physical therapy program alone, say authors of an article published this month in Spine. They suggest that a structured physical therapy program should precede a decision for ACDF intervention in patients with radiculopathy to reduce the need for surgery.
In this prospective randomized study, 63 patients with radiculopathy and magnetic resonance imaging-verified nerve root compression received either ACDF in combination with physical therapy or physical therapy alone. Outcomes, including active range of neck motion, neck muscle endurance, and hand-related functioning, were measured in 49 of these patients by an independent examiner before treatment and at 3-, 6-, 12-, and 24-month follow-ups.
There were no significant differences between the 2 treatment alternatives in any of the measurements performed. Both groups showed improvements over time in neck muscle endurance, manual dexterity, and right-handgrip strength.
Don’t rush for CT scan for your child’s minor head injuries!
Don’t automatically use CT scans to evaluate children’s minor head injuries. Approximately 50 percent of
children who visit hospital emergency departments with head injuries are given a CT scan. CT scanning is
associated with radiation exposure that may escalate future cancer risk. The recommendation calls for clinical
observation prior to making a decision about needing a CT. (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Nice summary of what we do in physical therapy!
Courtesy of the Huffington Post – “The 8 Best Physical Therapy Methods Explained” – Click here
New study, direct access to physical therapy services saves heathcare dollars!
Did you know that you can see a physical therapist directly here in NJ without a physician referral? A recently published study proves that direct access to PT services can save approximately $1500 in future healthcare costs. About 30% of my practice is now direct access to my services so these patients are directly benefiting, saving money, and getting better!
db Ortho PT is now the recognized provider of Concussion Management at RBC high school!
ConcussionRXcare at db Orthopedic Physical Therapy is now the recognized provider of concussion management services at Red Bank Catholic high school’s Athletic Dept.  We are working on a complete protocol including a comprehensive baseline testing program.  Check out ConcussionRxcare.com .
