By Dr. Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS   It’s November, and raking leaves, shoveling snow, reaching to hang heavy holiday decorations– as we go into the winter season, it’s a good time to talk about causes, treatment, and prevention of shoulder injuries.     Why does my shoulder hurt? The shoulder joint is a...Read More

Join us in showing our support for those battling this devastating disease. By Dr. Michael E. Pomykala, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS During the month of October, we observe National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. At Scerbo Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation, we want to join the American Breast Cancer Foundation and the American Cancer Society in...Read More

By Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS // Each September, pain specialists and advocates across the country raise awareness about issues related to chronic pain during National Pain Awareness Month. Chronic pain affects more than 100 million Americans and can be difficult to explain to others because the condition does not exhibit any significant...Read More

By Dr. Michael E. Pomykala, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS // It’s easy to fall into bad habits when your daily routine is turned upside down. While we all are spending more time than ever at home, it’s important to keep your body moving for both your physical and mental health. Your body isn’t meant to...Read More

By Dr. Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, CSCS // As approved hospitals and healthcare facilities resume elective surgical procedures, patients who were sidelined by the Covid-19 virus can finally begin to schedule or reschedule, or be assessed for, orthopedic surgeries. At Scerbo Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation, we know the wait has been frustrating for...Read More

By Dr. Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS // Dealing with the Covid-19 emergency has required significant changes to what we think of as “normal” daily life. At Scerbo Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation, we have been glad to provide continued patient care through BetterPT telehealth virtual appointments. While we look forward to the...Read More

By Hazel Luque, PTA // 5 Easy Steps To Safe Workouts CrossFit is a lifestyle characterized by safe, effective exercise and sound nutrition. CrossFit can be used to accomplish any goal, from improved health to weight loss to better performance. The program works for everyone—people who are just starting out and people who have trained...Read More

By Dr. Adrian Lorenzo PT, DPT, CSCS Avoid the Effects of Poor Posture on the Body Cervical postural syndrome or “Poor” posture is defined as when our spine is positioned in unnatural positions, in which the curves are emphasized and this results in the joints, muscles, and vertebrae being in stressful positions. Even hands and...Read More

By Dr. Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, CSCS // What is Cardiac Rehabilitation? Cardiac rehab is a medically supervised program designed to improve your cardiovascular health if you have experienced a heart attack, heart failure, angioplasty or heart surgery. The main goal of any cardiac rehabilitation program is to lower the likelihood of future heart...Read More

By Dr. Michael E. Pomykala, PT, DPT, CSCS // Here in Edgewater as well as other parts of New Jersey, we’ve had our first winter snowfall. For all the sometime beauty of snow and ice, activities like shoveling, winter sports, and falls can result in injury. This winter, we want you to know that if...Read More