W A V E Physical Therapy

09/21/2025

Looking to hire for a Physical Therapist (PT) AND an Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) for either a consistent contractor or full time role. Please spread the word and reach out for more details!

09/10/2025

Did you know that impaired ankle mobility and strength could lead to many problems including impaired balance and walking ability, leading to increased fall risk, and circulation problems including venous stasis, which could lead to leg wounds?
If you have venous stasis, compression stockings are recommended to promote blood return to the heart. Here are some considerations and advice on how to place compression stockings on:

1. Prepare the Stockings: Turn the stocking inside out up to the heel pocket. This makes it easier to slide over your foot.
2. Timing: Put them on first thing in the morning when swelling is minimal, before it worsens, and wear them throughout the day. Sit on a chair or bed for stability.
3. Moisturize : Apply a light layer of lotion to your legs if your skin is dry, but avoid the feet to prevent slipping.
4. Insert Foot: Place your toes into the foot portion, ensuring the heel pocket aligns with your heel. Gently pull the stocking over your foot.
5. Slide Up Leg: Gradually work the stocking up your leg, pulling it up in small sections. Avoid bunching or twisting. For knee-high stockings, pull up to just below the knee; for thigh-high, continue to the upper thigh.
6. Smooth Out Wrinkles: Once in place, smooth out any wrinkles or folds to ensure even compression. The stocking should fit snugly but not painfully tight.
7. Use Aids if Needed:
• Gloves: Wear rubber or textured gloves for better grip.
• Donning Devices: Use a stocking donner (a metal or plastic frame) to hold the stocking open while you slide your foot in.
• Talcum Powder: Lightly dust your foot with talcum powder to reduce friction.
8. Check Fit: Ensure the stocking isn’t too tight at the top band, which could restrict circulation. The heel and toe should be properly positioned.

Are you still having trouble after following these steps or not flexible enough to do it yourself? Let us know, and we will help!

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09/07/2025

We are LSVT Big certified, geriatric specialists in Physical and Occupational Therapy who work with you one-on-one, at your convenience in your own home, and care for you like family - what more could you ask for? If you have Parkinson’s disease or have a loved one with it, come learn and see all of the community resources available, and see if we would be a good fit to work with you!

08/31/2025

Did you know that we provide Occupational Therapy for cognitive retraining? Also, we provide Physical Therapy to enhance cognitive function by:
1. Promoting Neuroplasticity:
• Physical exercise, a core component of PT, boosts brain health by increasing blood flow, oxygenation, and neurochemicals like BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), which support cognitive recovery.
• Example: Aerobic exercises (e.g., treadmill walking) have been shown to improve memory and executive function in stroke survivors.
2. Dual-Task Training:
• PT often incorporates activities that combine physical and cognitive challenges, like walking while solving math problems or navigating obstacles while remembering instructions.
• This improves attention, multitasking, and coordination, especially for conditions like Parkinson’s disease or Traumatic Brain Injuries.
3. Functional Mobility for Cognitive Engagement:
• Improving mobility (e.g., walking, balance) allows individuals to engage more in daily activities, which supports cognitive stimulation and social interaction.
• Example: PT for a dementia patient might focus on safe ambulation to maintain independence in community activities.
4. Coordination with OT:
• PT and OT often work together. While OT targets cognitive strategies for daily tasks, PT ensures the physical capacity to perform them, creating a holistic approach.

08/19/2025

Consistent actions, winning mindset, and setting small goals leads to 1st place finishes

08/10/2025

Congratulations to our very own lead OT, Dawnn Thomas! She already had a post-professional clinical doctorate from 2011, but she just successfully passed her dissertation defense a couple of days ago for her Ph.D.
So - pending degree conferral, she will have two doctorates! Ph.D, OTD.
Go Dawnn! 🎉

08/02/2025

07/13/2025

We are looking for PT (or PTA), and OT (or COTA) help! We are looking for consistency and willingness to travel around Sussex County. Our goal is to hire more full-time providers. We support a structure for our practice where clinicians can show up to the best of their abilities and are not burnt out, therefore can provide clients with highest quality of care, spend quality time with people and not have them feel rushed! Please let me know if you or anyone you know might be interested. Send resume to sean@wavept.net

Looking to escape being in the clinic all day or working with clients who don’t want to work with you? We are looking for a PT or possibly PTA who is aligned with our mission. We are looking for consistency with seeing 4-5 patients per day, full time hours. Must be willing to travel around Sussex county, please reach out If you have any leads or questions.

06/26/2025

Balance training is an important and effective part of falls prevention. Performing safe home exercises can help strengthen your lower body to promote balance and reduce your overall fall risk, among other health benefits.

06/25/2025

We do things differently. The PT profession has a burn out problem and a volume problem. Work with us and see fewer patients a day, put the energy into the patient care that the patient deserves, avoid burn out, and work with patients the way you wanted to when you first became involved in the profession. If you enjoy a break in the car between visits, flexibility with your schedule, not being stuck in the clinic all day, seeing 4-5 patients per day, please reach out about working full time.

Looking to escape being in the clinic all day or working with clients who don’t want to work with you? We are looking for a PT or possibly PTA who is aligned with our mission. We are looking for consistency with seeing 4-5 patients per day, full time hours. Must be willing to travel around Sussex county, please reach out If you have any leads or questions.

06/15/2025

Looking to escape being in the clinic all day or working with clients who don’t want to work with you? We are looking for a PT or possibly PTA who is aligned with our mission. We are looking for consistency with seeing 4-5 patients per day, full time hours. Must be willing to travel around Sussex county, please reach out If you have any leads or questions.