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

By Dr. Frank J. Scerbo – PT, DPT, MS, CSCS: Scerbo PT and the HSS Rehab Network have partnered with BetterPT to offer streamlined PT search through convenient mobile app. If you’ve had orthopedic surgery, proper post-operative rehabilitation is a critical step to ensure the most successful outcome possible.  That means choosing the right physical...Read More

A TPI-certified PT’s tips for staying injury-free as you try out New Jersey’s hottest golf spots By Dr. Michael E. Polykama, TPI-Certified PT, DPT August is National Golf Month, when tempting summer discounts invite many new golfers off the sidelines and onto the green for the first time. I’m a big fan of this tradition,...Read More

By Dr. Nicole M. Lombardo, PT, DPT, CSC 6 Ways to Improve Your Running Efficiency  July is the time each year that we begin to see runners getting serious about training for fall marathons. In fact, if you’re lucky enough to get a spot in the Nov. 4 New York City Marathon, you’ve got just...Read More

By Frank J. Scerbo PT, DPT, MS, CSCS How to protect yourself during the Heatwave All over the Country we are experiencing a major heat wave this week, with temperatures expected to reach over the 100 degrees in some areas of Bergen County like Hoboken, Weehawken, Edgewater, Cliffside Park, West New York, Fort Lee, and...Read More

By Dr. Nicole M. Lombardo, PT, DPT If you are a regular gym-goer, you’ve learned that the human body adapts to what we train it for. Whether you know it or not, most of us are training to be really strong DESK WARRIORS! The United States as a whole is getting really good at sitting...Read More