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