Physical Therapy Services

At Advance Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation we provide care that aims to ease pain, help you function, move and live better lives. We effectively evaluate and treat age related conditions, injuries resulting from car accidents, slip and falls, work place and sports related injuries.

Back & Neck Spinal Rehabilitation

Our experienced physical therapists possess clinical skills in evaluating and treating muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves. Common conditions successfully treated include neck and low back pain, muscle spasms, headaches, whiplash injury, radiating pain & numbness, sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, arthritis, scoliosis, spinal fractures and postural dysfunctions. We also provide comprehensive treatment post neck or back surgeries, including fusions, decompression, discectomy, laminectomy, fixations of fractures.

Treatment consists of moist heat, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, cervical traction, massage, manual therapy, stretching, therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular reeducation, postural correction, core stabilization, body mechanics training, ergonomic training, gait and balance training. Our main goal is to provide care that promotes the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. Improving your ability to function at home, work and play.

Orthopedic Physical Therapy

When daily life is altered due to an injury, accidents, chronic medical condition or re-injury, our physical therapist can help get you back to the activities you enjoy. Often orthopedic surgeons refer their patients to rehabilitate after musculoskeletal injury or surgical procedures of the spine and extremities. Common musculoskeletal injuries we treat include sprains, strains, tendonitis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, TMJ pain.

Post surgical conditions we treat include knee, hip & shoulder replacements, reconstruction of knee ligaments (ACL, PCL repairs), tendon repairs (achilles tendon), arthroscopic knee, hip & shoulder surgeries (meniscal repairs, labral hip & shoulder tears, rotator cuff tears), nerve release surgery (carpel tunnel), post operative fixation of fractures (ORIF) and neck & back surgeries (fusions, decompression, discectomy & laminectomy). Our main goal with post surgical physical therapy is to reduce pain, stiffness, swelling and regain the movement and strength.

Women’s Health

We offer an innovative approach to women’s physical therapy in a peaceful, supportive environment that’s designed by women for women. Our healthcare specialists are devoted to treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions by providing one-on-one care and customized treatment programs in a discreet and comfortable environment. Our physical therapists offer Women’s Health services and expert therapy for pelvic health.

Treatment can often address the cause of issues and improve your quality of life. Our goal is to provide you with expert care in a comfortable atmosphere with plenty of patient education, so you’re at ease right from the start. Common conditions we treat include pelvic floor dysfunction, Low back pain during pregnancy, weakened core strength or discomfort following delivery, loss of bowel or bladder control, frequent urination, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse & post surgical care. Treatment options include myofascial release, relaxation techniques, muscle re-education.

Sports Rehabilitation

Our physical therapists provide our high school and college athletes, weekend warriors and active adult sports enthusiast treatment aimed at a speedy and successful return to sports. Our main goal is to eliminate inflammation and pain, restore flexibility and strength, restore balance and agility as well as educate our patients on injury prevention.

Treatments include moist heat, cryotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, massage, kineseo taping, McConnell Taping, manual therapy (Graston Technique, myofascial release, joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization),  therapeutic exercises and activity, neuromuscular reeducation, postural training, agility and balance training. We are proud to treat the fine high school athletes in Marlboro, Manalapan, Colts Neck, Freehold, Old Bridge, Sayreville and East Brunswick.

Neurological Physical Therapy

Our physical therapists specialize in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with movement problems due to disease or injury of the nervous system. We can help improve or restore the mobility you need to move forward with your life. Common conditions we treat include chronic headaches & migraines, Bell’s palsy, wrist & foot drop, brachial plexus injury, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre syndrome & spina bifida.

Our treatments include moist heat, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, manual therapy, massage, stretching, strengthening, neuromuscular re-education, coordination and balance training, postural correction, bed mobility training, transfer training, gait training, home exercise programs, relaxation techniques, home safety, fall prevention, wheelchair management, patient and family education.

Senior Physical Therapy Programs

Our staff remembers that age is but a number and we are proud to treat our seniors with respect, dignity and tender loving care. For seniors recovering from injury or illness and for those experiencing chronic pain, we can help relieve pain & restore physical functions such as flexibility, strength, balance and coordination.

Elderly physical therapy is a combination of approaches including stretching, strengthening, walking, balance training, massage, electrical stimulation, fall prevention, home safety, and educational programs for patients, family members and caregivers. We address the complex combination of health issues with a preventative frame of mind, managing edema, arthritic pain, soreness, stiffness and general weakness. Providing fitness programs, geared to treating orthopedic disorders, arthritis, osteoporosis and so much more.

Our experienced physical Therapist provide a wide range of treatment techniques including:

Moist Heat Therapy – Cryotherapy – Paraffin Baths

Electrical Stimulation – Tens, High Voltage, Pre-Modulated, Interferencial and Direct Current

Ultrasound & Phonophoresis

Cervical & Lumbar Traction

Manual Therapy – massage, soft tissue mobilization, trigger point release, myofascial release, joint & spinal mobilization techniques, cupping & Graston Technique

Neuro Emotional Technique (NET)

McKenzie Technique

Kinesio Taping & Lueko Taping

Neuromuscular Re-education

Therapeutic Exercises & Activities

Gait Training & Stair Climbing

Balance & Coordination Assessment & Training – Falls Prevention – Home Safety Education

Agility & Sports Medicine Training

Postural, Body Mechanics & Ergonomics Training

Breathing & Relaxation Techniques

Pain Reduction Techniques

Home Exercise Program Instruction