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At South Orange Rehabilitation & Wellness, our aim is to improve function and quality of life for al

South Orange Rehabilitation & Wellness

Our mission is to promote long-term results — healthy living and an enhanced quality of life for all of our patients. South Orange Rehabilitation and Wellness provides hands on, personalized Physical Therapy, by appointment, in a warm and friendly environment. We have flexible office hours including early mornings, late evenings, and Saturday mornings. Our facility features a newly expanded and modernized, 600 sq. ft treatment area with the latest technical advances such as a Spinal decompression unit, a cold laser, electric stimulation, and ultrasound capabilities. We offer a number of Physical Therapy options; manual therapy, sports medicine, post surgical care athletic care, and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization. Our Physical Therapists are licensed professionals who can hep improve or restore your mobility and enhance your quality of life. Physical Therapy can often be a healthy alternative to surgery and or pain medication, and in many cases can help prevent injury. Before treatment begins we will assess your condition and develop a comprehensive fitness/wellness program tailored to your specific needs. We are your partner throughout your journey to restoring motion, elevating pain, and ensuring that you continue to function at your personal best.

12/14/2025

Integrating Cognitive and Physical Rehabilitation

Traumatic brain injuries often result in both physical and cognitive impairments.

An integrated rehabilitation approach that combines physical therapy with cognitive training can address the multifaceted needs of TBI patients.

Physical therapists collaborate with occupational and speech therapists to develop comprehensive programs that enhance motor skills while also supporting cognitive functions such as attention, memory, and problem-solving.

This multidisciplinary strategy ensures a holistic recovery process, catering to the diverse challenges faced by individuals recovering from TBI.

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12/13/2025

These are mobility sticks. They allow a combination of strength training and active stretching to increase athletic performance. These are used as a training system for patients recovering from surgery, back injuries, neurological conditions and overall strengthening.

12/12/2025

The Power of Prevention for Seniors

Aging brings changes, but it doesn’t have to mean losing your independence.

Preventive physical therapy helps seniors stay strong, flexible, and balanced so they can live active, fulfilling lives longer.

Therapists design personalized programs that focus on key areas: fall prevention, strength training, flexibility, endurance, and posture correction.

These proactive steps help reduce the risk of injury and improve daily function.

By investing in your health now, you or your loved ones can avoid future setbacks and enjoy more freedom.

Let’s rethink aging.

Prevention is the path to vitality.

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12/11/2025

What is Spinal Decompression Therapy?

Spinal decompression therapy is a non-invasive treatment that aims to alleviate pressure on the spinal discs, the gel-like cushions between the bones in your spine.

Over time, due to age, injury, or disease, these discs can become compressed, leading to issues such as herniated discs, pinched nerves, and sciatica.

Spinal decompression therapy uses a traction table or similar motorized device to gently stretch the spine.

This stretching creates negative pressure within the disc, which can help retract herniated or bulging disc material, allowing it to heal.

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12/10/2025

Orthopedic rehabilitation extends far beyond scheduled therapy appointments.

Learn how making smart changes like these can accelerate healing:

>> improving home ergonomics

>> adding gentle stretches to your morning

>> sneaking in isometric exercises while commuting

Learn why balanced meals, hydration, and restful sleep are critical partners in your recovery process. R

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12/09/2025

The Proactive Role of Physical Therapy in Sports

Physical therapy is traditionally viewed as a reactive measure, stepping in once an injury has occurred.

However, the field has evolved to encompass a much more proactive approach.

Physical therapists are now integral in the preventive care of athletes, working to strengthen and protect the body against the physical demands of sports.

This shift not only helps in reducing the incidence of injuries but can also enhance an athlete’s overall performance.

Risk Assessment: The First Line of Defense
The first step in preventive physical therapy is conducting a thorough risk assessment.

Physical therapists use a variety of tools and techniques to evaluate an athlete’s risk of injury.

This assessment can include:

>>Biomechanical Analysis: Studying how an athlete moves can highlight imbalances or inefficiencies that may predispose them to injuries. Advanced technology like motion capture can be used for a detailed analysis.

>>Strength and Flexibility Testing: By determining muscle weaknesses or tightness, therapists can identify areas vulnerable to injury.

>>Previous Injury Review: A history of previous injuries can be a significant predictor of future risks. Therapists take this into account when developing a prevention strategy.

These assessments help therapists create a personalized plan that addresses the specific needs of each athlete, targeting the areas most at risk.

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12/07/2025

Long-Term Benefits of Good Posture

The benefits of maintaining good posture extend beyond just avoiding back pain.

Proper alignment can improve overall health outcomes.

Benefits include increased energy levels, better breathing and circulation, and improved appearance.

Good posture also contributes to a positive self-image and confidence, which are particularly important during the teenage years.

With the increasing prevalence of screen time and its accompanying lifestyle, posture issues among adolescents are more common than ever.

Physical therapy provides a vital service not just in correcting existing postural issues but also in preventing future problems through education and targeted physical conditioning.

As teens grow, the importance of maintaining spinal health cannot be overstated, it lays the foundation for a healthier adult life.

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12/06/2025

We're helping patients recover from surgery and get stronger each day.

12/05/2025

The spinal disc also referred to as the “intervertebral disc” or “intervertebral fibrocartilage” consists of a soft gelatinous inner core and a thick outer layer. It is sandwiched between two spinal vertebrae and joins the two vertebrae while allowing movement of the spine.

The soft inner core of the spinal disc is referred to as the nucleus pulposus. It distributes pressure in all directions and acts as a shock absorber for the spine, absorbing the impact due to various movements of the spine while you are walking, twisting, bending, or lifting.

When a part or all of the soft gelatinous inner core leaks, bulges, or slips out from the thick outer layer called the annulus fibrosus, it causes spinal disc herniation or slipped disc or bulging disc, or ruptured disc.

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12/04/2025

A variety of treatment options are available to relieve back pain. However, treatment depends upon the type of pain and the underlying cause of pain a patient is experiencing. Treatment options can include pain medications, steroid shots, surgery, and therapy.

Prescription pain medications and steroid shots have numerous side effects and typically fail to treat the inherent issue behind the pain. Back pain surgery is not only expensive but often fails to provide much-needed relief. It is estimated that 10% to 46% of lumbar spine surgery fail!

Many people want to avoid back pain surgery. Spinal decompression therapy may be an ideal option for you as you will sidestep the prohibitive health care expenses, the long recovery process, and numerous side effects.

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12/03/2025

How Does Spinal Decompression Therapy Treat Sciatica?

Spinal decompression therapy relieves pressure on the spine by gently stretching it. Unlike manual stretching or traction therapy, non-surgical spinal decompression creates negative pressure on your spine and provides targeted decompression.

The physical therapist uses advanced medical equipment including a spinal decompression table that has sensors linked to a computer-aided system to perform this procedure. The equipment is designed to adjust the pull force to prevent muscle resistance against the external stretch of the spine. The adjustable bed also allows the spine to stretch at multiple angles and can be used to target your upper or lower back.

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12/02/2025

When pain medications or steroid injection shots fail to provide much-needed pain relief from chronic back pain, it can be difficult to believe that a safe, non-invasive, pain-free treatment is available to effectively help you treat your back pain.

Spinal decompression therapy has been proven to be safe and effective in providing both immediate and long-term pain relief from back pain and related symptoms.

In this article, we explore some selective independent studies conducted to determine the efficacy of non-surgical spinal decompression therapy in treating a variety of back pain problems.

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177 Valley Street
South Orange, NJ
07079

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 7pm
Tuesday	10am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 1pm

Website

https://southorangerehab.com/

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