Whether you have plans for a multi-day trek through the Appalachians or just a short hike at a local state park. There are several precautions you should keep in mind before stepping foot on any trail. Hiking is an unpredictable activity for a number of reasons, so it’s always best...
Most people don’t realize that they can get arthritis in the neck. Your neck contains two facet joints between each of its seven vertebrae, and as you age, these joints can wear out. Arthritis in your neck joints can make it harder to move your head. It can also lead...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is an example of a wrist injury that most people in Edison, New Jersey, residents are familiar with it. However, there are also other wrist injuries that are very common. For example, it might be beneficial for you to be able to recognize a scapholunate wrist ligament...
While playing sports can be fun, exciting and, challenging, it can also be painful. Some of the most common sports injuries happen to the average athlete at least once in their career, and there’s nothing fun about being sidelined waiting for your injury to heal. Everything from a broken bone...
It is estimated that as many as 80% of us will experience some form of back or neck pain at some point in our lifetimes. Spinal stenosis can be one cause of back and neck pain. It affects your vertebrae (the bones of your back), narrowing the openings within those...
Opioids are the most common form of chronic pain management for patients in the U.S. Unfortunately, they also are highly addictive with a number of detrimental side effects. However, there are several ways you can manage your chronic pain without risking addiction or relapse if you already have recovered from...
We provide a patient care experience that promotes healing and recovering in a Safe environment. If you are dealing with a recent injury, recovering from surgery, such as joint replacement, or experiencing chronic pain, Health Plus Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center can help you heal, regain strength and mobility and...
What is postural syndrome? Postural Syndrome refers to a condition whereby prolonged or repetitive poor positioning of one’s body can lead to pain and dysfunction. The pain arises during static positioning of the spine: for example sustained slouched sitting. The pain disappears when the patient is moved out of the...
The Vestibular system includes parts of the inner ear that detect the position and motion of the head. This information is integrated with the brain and is critical for controlling balance & eye movement. Disease or injury in these processing areas can cause vestibular disorders. Our Specialized Vestibular Rehabilitation program...
If you are in need of physical therapy due to pain, injury, or an orthopedic condition, Health Plus Physical Therapy can help you get back to the activities you love. At Health Plus PT, we understand that not all injuries are created equal…and neither should treatment plans. While injuries can...