Understanding Pre and Post-Orthopedic Surgery Rehabilitation By Dr. Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, CSCS One of the many important things I’ve learned during my years as a doctor of physical therapy is this: the road to recovery shouldn’t wait until after surgery! That’s why here at Scerbo Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation we’ve designed a...Read More

By Dr. Michael E. Pomykala, PT, DPT, CSCS Spring’s invitation to “Play Ball!” may be music to the athlete’s ears, but the pain of common shoulder injuries can take the spring out of any sports activity. If you are an athlete involved in throwing or other repetitive overhand motions in sports such as baseball, volleyball,...Read More

By Dr. Frank J. Scerbo PT, DPT, MS, CSCS Each year, almost 2 million people in the United States visit their doctors because of a rotator cuff problem in the shoulder. Here at Scerbo Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation, we know how these injuries can cause pain and impact your daily life. If you sustain...Read More

Meniscus Tears in Athletes By Dr. Michael E. Pomykala, PT, DPT, CSCS   What is a meniscus injury? The meniscus is a cartilage disc that cushions your knee. Each of your knees has 2 menisci that together absorb shock and stabilize the knee joint. Unfortunately, these essential structures are vulnerable to injury, the most common...Read More

I neglect my talents Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It...Read More

By Angel L. Montanez, ATC, LAT, PES My name is Angel Montanez, and I’ve been a Licensed Athletic Trainer in New Jersey for over 10 years. I hold a Master’s degree in Athletic Training and certification as a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I’m very excited to join the...Read More

By Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS We help you beat Lower Back Pain Nothing is more common and discouraging at this time of year than acute and chronic lower back pain that can take the “Happy” out of your new year’s goals and plans. At Scerbo Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation, we aim...Read More

By Dr. Michael E. Pomykala, PT, DPT, CSCS As we move through the December holiday season and into the New Year, we at Scerbo Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation take pride in staying current with the latest clinical advances in our field, to help our patients be as pain-free as possible in the activities of...Read More

By Dr. Michael E. Polykama, PT, DPT, CSCS Many patients ask if they need a prescription or referral before starting physical therapy. The simple answer in most cases is: No. New Jersey state law allows for “direct access” for patients to seek care from a licensed physical therapist at an outpatient rehabilitation provider such as...Read More

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in addition to Physical Therapy Month. Physical therapists play an 
important role in treating women who have experienced breast cancer-related surgery. Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer may mean a breast biopsy, lymph node biopsy or removal, lumpectomy, mastectomy, breast 
reconstruction or radiation therapy. Any of these treatments...Read More