Both of our offices are closed today to respect the state of emergency and to protect our patients and staff. We plan on reopening normal hours Tuesday, Feb 2nd. Please check back for updates. Stay safe!
New episode of “You and Your Health” discussing Yoga with guest Joy-Michele Johnson
Watch the new format of “You and Your Health” that was filmed via Zoom instead of in the TV studio. Awesome guest Joy-Michele Johnson does an awesome job talking about her history and how she teaches Yoga through Zoom format as well.
24 days to a stronger core!
The importance of building strength of your abdominal, low back and pelvic floor muscles has been supported by research to reduce your risk of developing low back pain for many years. People often don’t know how to get started and what exercises to perform. This 24 day calendar produced by webexercises.com takes out the guess work and gives you a simple way to track completion. The reps and sets are guidelines only and you should modify it based on your fitness level. If too difficult, consider reducing the number of reps or how long to hold each exercise. If too easy, do the opposite and increase the work load. Be prepared for post exercise muscle soreness usually 2 days later. If you have unusually pain or soreness that develop, please contact us immediately for an evaluation. Get started now!
Download the core calendar below:
Manalapan location moves to its new permanent home!
Manalapan office reopens in new location!
Our Manalapan office has moved to 200 Craig Road, Suite 101 and has reopened observing CDC guidelines for COVID-19.
Balance and Falls Screening on Feb 19, 2020 from 10am-1pm at YMCA Freehold
Balance and Falls Screening at YMCA Freehold on Nov 6, 2019 from 10am to 1pm
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Fall prevention camera ready with hours – YMCA
Read Dr. Deak’s article which will be published in News Transcript in Nov 2019 on Balance and Falls Prevention:
Physical Therapy and Fall Prevention
By: Jessica Deak, PT, DPT
Leaves are the only thing that should be falling around this time of the year. However, more than 1 in 4 older adults aged 65 and over fall each year. Every 20 minutes an older adult will die from a fall. Falls are the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury deaths worldwide and as a result, can lead to high economic and personal costs.
There are several risk factors that contribute to falling including: older age, visual problems, muscle weakness, balance deficits, arthritis, diabetes, fear of falling, medication side effects, home hazards such as throw rugs and poor lighting, and lack of accessibility in the home. Most falls are caused by a combination of the aforementioned risk factors. Physical therapy can address several of these risk factors and your physical therapist can develop a plan for you to address safety and decrease your risk of falling.
Research has shown that there are various degrees of benefit from physical therapy. Although engaging in daily exercise has many positive effects for strength, flexibility, and overall movement, a thorough evaluation from a physical therapist can help you to identify specific exercises that address your functional needs. There is also evidence that general group exercise programs, which do not focus specifically on balance and strength, are not as effective as individually tailored exercise programs that focus specifically on progressive balance exercises.
At db Ortho PT, a fall prevention program has been established which includes a quick screen consisting of evidence-based measures in order to determine if you are at risk for future falls. This screening will be promoted in the community and will also be available in our office for individuals who are concerned about their balance. After the screening, we will determine if you are a candidate for the fall prevention program. A physical therapist is capable of accurately diagnosing balance dysfunction and risk for falls by a comprehensive evaluation including history taking, physical examination, as well as functional/balance tests. Once a comprehensive evaluation is completed a plan of care can be established. Your personalized program will consist of several factors including strengthening, balance activities, flexibility, functional training, coordination, or a combination. We can also determine if an assistive device or environmental adaptations may be beneficial to address any physical and/or sensory impairments.
Dr. Jessica Deak is a Doctor of Physical Therapy at db Ortho PT of Manalapan, LLC, located at 120 Craig Rd., Suite 2. Dr. Deak can be reached at 732-462-2162 or via e-mail at jdeak@dborthopt.com. You can also find out more about our practice at dborthopt.com.
Back to school means backpack safety
Here are safety tips to consider when looking at your child’s backpack:
Watch our new video on how to properly warm up your shoulders for sports and recreation!
Click head to see our self help Low back Pain video on Facebook
Check out another 5 star review but this time on Yelp!
Do you think we are the Best PT practice? Vote now!
Do you think db Ortho PT is the best? Vote us Best of Monmouth County at www,.app.com/vote. Select Monmouth County – People & Services – scroll to physical therapy and write in db Orthopedic Physical Therapy! Voting ends in 1 week on 8/24 so act now.