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Occupational Therapy

Helping Children Thrive: How Pediatric Physical Therapy Benefits Torticollis

Torticollis, a condition characterized by the tightening or imbalance of neck muscles, can be a challenging road for both parents and children. However, with the right approach and expert guidance, children with torticollis can overcome these obstacles and thrive. In this blog post, we’ll explore how pediatric physical therapy can make a world of difference

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Occupational Therapy

Celebrating National Hand Therapy Week 2023

The Art and Science of Healing Hands   In honor of National Hand Therapy Week 2023, we are dedicating this blog post to the wonderful world of hand therapy, its importance, and the dedicated professionals who help patients regain mobility, function, and the joy of living every day. Hand therapy is a specialized branch of

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Occupational Therapy

Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month: Unlocking the Potential for a Healthier, Happier Life

April is Occupational Therapy Month, and we at SportsCare Physical Therapy are excited to celebrate the positive impact of occupational therapy (OT) on the lives of countless individuals. As a physical therapy company, we understand the significance of OT and its role in helping people overcome physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges to achieve greater independence

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Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy for Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

Written By: Giulia Vitolo, Pediatric Occupational Therapist Sensory Processing Disorder is described as inefficiencies with processing and modulation of sensory input. Therefore, the nervous system requires an increased amount of input and sensory experiences throughout the day to help maintain a calm and organized state. Occupational therapy provides skilled intervention to decrease a child’s need

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News & Media

All About Pregnancy & Postpartum Hand, Wrist, & Arm Pain

Motherhood is a handful, so make sure your hands are up to the task! In an article for The Layers Project Magazine, Allison Cohen (MSOTR/L, CHT), Paramus Occupational Therapy (OT) Clinical Director, discusses risk factors and considerations for pregnant and postpartum women with hand, wrist, and arm pain. [READ FULL ARTICLE HERE]

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Featured Article

Top 5 Injuries for Hand & Occupational Therapy in Jefferson NJ

Written By: Gagan Dhaliwal, OTR/L Hand and Occupational Therapy is a specialty of ours at SportsCare Physical Therapy in Jefferson, New Jersey. In this article, Occupational Therapist, Gagan Dhaliwal highlights five common injuries we see patients for, and the treatment options available. 1. What is DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis? DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis is a common hand/wrist injury that our Hand

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Featured Article

About Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD)

It’s estimated that as many as 75% of us will have some form of back or neck pain at some point in our lifetime. The good news is that most of us will recover without the need for surgery—and conservative care such as physical therapy usually gets better results than surgery. Degenerative disk disease (DDD) is one

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Featured Article

Low Back Pain Treatment & Prevention Tips

If you have low back pain, you are not alone. In fact, about 25% of people in the United States report having low back pain. In most cases, low back pain is mild and disappears on its own, but for some people, back pain can return or hang on, leading to a decrease in quality of life

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Featured Article

Physical Therapy for Knee Bursitis

What Is Knee Bursitis? Knee bursitis (also called pre-patellar or infrapatellar bursitis, and commonly called “housemaid’s knee, or clergyman’s knee) occurs when 1 or more of the many bursae (fluid-filled sacs) becomes damaged, irritated, or inflamed. Normally, a bursa acts as a cushion or friction-reducer between 2 body parts, such as between bone and skin,

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Featured Article

What Is Vertigo & What Causes It

What Is Vertigo? Vertigo is the sensation of spinning—even when you’re perfectly still, you might feel like you’re moving or that the room is moving around you. Vertigo usually is described as a spinning sensation, whereas dizziness usually is described as “lightheadedness.” Often, they have different causes and different treatments. What Causes It? Most causes of

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Events

Fun Ideas for Independence Day

Have fun this Independence Day weekend! It’s the start of July 4th Celebration this weekend and we couldn’t be more excited! SportsCare loves to encourage an active, safe and fun lifestyle, so we have compiled a list of ideas for you and your family to enjoy this weekend. Please always discuss any activity with a Medical Professional

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