By Dr. Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS/// It’s November when cool temps and gorgeous Fall colors make it a great time to walk, run, or hike outdoors. You’ll want to bear a few things in mind, though, to help you maintain a healthy level of exercise while avoiding injury. Keep your water handy...Read More

 By Dr. Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS/// Breast Cancer Awareness Since Physical Therapy Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month both occur in October, we want to highlight the important role of physical therapy in helping breast cancer patients manage pain and fatigue and re-build strength, before, during, and after treatment. At Scerbo, our physical...Read More

By Dr. Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS October is a time of brilliant fall days, Halloween, and – National Physical Therapy Month! Every October at Scerbo Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation, we invite our patients to help us celebrate by reflecting on, and spreading the word about the proven benefits of physical therapy. We...Read More

How Physical Therapy Can Help with Chronic Pain By Dr. Michael E. Pomykala, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS // September is “Pain Awareness Month,” so I’m taking this opportunity to acknowledge the impact that chronic pain can have on every aspect of a person’s life. According to Hopkinsmedicine.org, nearly 100 million Americans experience chronic pain —more...Read More

By Dr. Michael E. Pomykala, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS// Since 1993, August has been set aside on our national calendar to honor a game that dates back to 15th century Scotland. As an avid golfer, I join my fellow enthusiasts this month in celebrating this invigorating and challenging sport. As a doctor of physical therapy,...Read More

By Dr. Michael E. Pomykala, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS // Patients can often avoid orthopedic surgery by first trying physical therapy, but sometimes surgery is necessary. Physical therapy helps people both prepare for and recover after surgery. Today I’d like to focus on how post-operative physical therapy promotes optimal healing and helps reduce pain and...Read More

By Michael E. Pomykala PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS What is DDD? Your spine is made up of 33 vertebrae that are stacked on top of one another. Between each of these vertebrae is a rubbery piece of cartilage called an “intervertebral disk.” When we’re younger, the disk is made mostly of gelatin. As we age, and...Read More

Common Misunderstandings about Physical Therapy By Dr. Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS. // I’ve noticed over the years that, until they contact us, many patients have misconceptions about some aspects of physical therapy. Since these common misunderstandings might lead people to rule out even considering physical therapy based on wrong information, I’d like...Read More

By Dr. Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS // This year on February 2nd the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow – said to be a sign that we’re in for six more weeks of winter! The first weeks of this month in New Jersey have certainly borne out the famous rodent’s prediction, with...Read More

Track & field athletes Sports injuries can fall into two categories. Some are caused by trauma. One can use football, boxing or ice hockey as examples. Forces are introduced to the body that cause different types of damage ranging from bruises to broken bones. This fact is complicated by one being thrown or knocked forcefully...Read More