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

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

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

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

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

10 Exercises To Do In the Pool Pool exercises provides many benefits, including an ideal environment to exercise throughout the year. The buoyancy of the water supports a portion of your body weight making it easier to move in the water and improve your flexibility. The water also provides resistance to movements, which helps to...Read More

Knee pain is one of the most common orthopedic conditions for which people seek medical treatment. It includes pain felt behind and around the knee cap, especially during activities like stair climbing, squatting, running, and walking while carrying a heavy load. Knee pain can prevent you from participating in your favorite activities and performing daily...Read More