Everyone wakes up feeling some pain in their joints or muscles from time to time. But if you find yourself consistently waking up stiff and achy, it might be time for pain-relief work with Health Plus Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, Edison, NJ Aching or stiff joints may be a...
What is Sciatica? Sciatica refers to back pain caused by a problem with the sciatic nerve. This is a large nerve that runs from the lower back down the back of each leg. When something injures or puts pressure on the sciatic nerve, it can cause pain in the lower...
January 27th, 2020 |
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Many factors, from stress to poor posture, can cause certain muscles to become hypertonic, or short and constricted. Muscles are designed to work in balance with each other, so the complementary muscles then become hypotonic, or overly stretched and loose. Muscle imbalances can cause pain and weakness, and they put...
Patients that come at Health Plus Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, Edison know that they are receiving the highest standard of care because our physical therapists work one-on-one to develop an individualized treatment plan for each patient. Health Plus PT provides treatment for the wide variety of conditions that affect...
December 16th, 2019 |
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In physical therapy, trained professionals evaluate and treat abnormal physical functions related to an injury, disability, disease or condition. At Health Plus, a physical therapist helps take care of patients in all phases of healing, from initial diagnosis through the restorative and preventive stages of recovery. Physical therapy may be...
December 6th, 2019 |
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The women’s health physical therapy services at Health Plus are for women in all phases of life. From pre and postnatal issues through postmenopausal symptoms, we have dedicated services to meet the needs of women of all ages. Health Plus Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center has certified physical therapists trained...
December 4th, 2019 |
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There is no doubt that people are more connected now than ever. According to the survey average US adult will spend 2 hours, 55 minutes on a smartphone. 72 to 85 hours a month looking at their smartphones or tablets. The trouble is, looking down to view your smartphone can...
Yes, you Reading it Right! We’re talking about PREhabilitation, a relatively new idea in the medical world. Just like rehab helps you recover after surgery or injury, prehab helps you prepare for surgery with the goal of shortening your recovery time and making it less painful. Ideally, prehab begins at...
Health Plus Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to providing integrated, individualized, and evidence-based physical therapy to the residents of Edison, NJ. We understand injuries that may occur on the court, in the field, or at the work place. We devote ourselves to customer service, patient satisfaction. Health Plus...
March 5th, 2019 |
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Health Plus Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center recommends exercise as an effective way to fight jet lag and keep you fresh If you’ve ever crossed several time zones during a long flight, you will most likely have experienced symptoms of jet lag. No matter how seasoned a traveler you are,...