Understanding The Causes Of Low Back Pain
Low back pain is incredibly common worldwide. “Low back pain is the most burdensome global health condition in terms of disability, and high prevalence.” The Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy The prevalence and severity of back pain raises many questions for healthcare practitioners and patients alike. Perhaps the most pressing question to all…
Read MoreKristy Pereira Joins Our Phillipsburg Team! Kristy Specializes In Pain Recovery
Kristy obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training in 2002 from Alfred University in upstate New York, however, found that she had an strong interest in the rehabilitation subsequently, leading her to pursue her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy. She graduated in 2002 with her MPT from D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY. Upon graduation she…
Read MoreWhat is Shockwave Therapy?
We have shockwave at Robbins Rehabilitation East in Lebanon NJ! Learn how this revolutionary device can solve your muscular pain.
Read MoreWhat the hell is a deductible, co-insurance, and co-pay anyway?
Most of my patients are covered by some sort of insurance plan. There are thousands of plans out there and they all have different rules and regulations. I tell my patients all the time that their insurance plan is confusing ON PURPOSE. When people are confused, they freeze and dont take action. Your insurance company…
Read MoreThe true cost of an injury
Do you have health insurance? The vast majority of my patients do so it is an important part of my practice and has been over the past 15 years. Many of us think “Well I have insurance, so I am covered if I am injured”. This is usually the case but there can be vast…
Read MoreDo I need a prescription to start Physical Therapy?
“I know I need Physical Therapy but I need a script from my doctor right?” WRONG! This is a common misconception almost everyone has. Well, besides physical therapists that is. Every state now has some form of what is called “Direct Access” that allows patients to be evaluated, diagnosed and treated for any ailment that…
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