Physical Therapy in New Jersey
We Can Help You Improve Your Mobility and Get Relief from Pain
Hackensack Meridian Health offers a wide range of physical, occupational and speech therapy programs to help people of all ages recover from illnesses or injuries that may limit their ability to function and participate in daily life. Our physical therapists work closely with patients, their families and their health care providers to create customized treatment goals.
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapists offer targeted treatments for orthopedic conditions, pain management, sports injuries and overall functional improvement and offer services that are designed to address a wide range of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal and neurological systems. Including:
- Orthopedic physical therapy: Treating conditions such as neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, hip pain, and knee pain.
- Sports injury rehabilitation: Comprehensive care for sports-related injuries to help athletes return to their optimal performance levels.
Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapy programs focus on helping you regain independence in daily activities and improving your quality of life through customized therapeutic interventions.
Speech Therapy
Our speech therapy programs use specialized therapy to address communication disorders, swallowing difficulties, and cognitive impairments.
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Specialized Physical Therapy Services
We offer a full range of services designed to help patients fully participate in everyday activities, including:Patient Success Stories
Getting Active Again After ACL Surgery
“Physical therapists can utilize therapeutic exercise and hands-on treatments, recommend assistive devices and share patient education in order to achieve [the patient’s] goals.”
Alexandra Fredas, PT, DPT, physical therapist at Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Rehabilitation Excellence & Expertise
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Frequently Asked Questions
Physical therapy (PT) is a healthcare specialty focused on restoring movement, improving function, relieving pain, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities.
Our licensed physical therapists work with you to help you regain independence and return to your daily activities after an illness, injury, or surgery.
Your first visit will be a comprehensive evaluation to assess your condition, pain level, movement, and functional goals. Based on this, your therapist will create a personalized, one-on-one treatment plan.
Subsequent sessions may include therapeutic exercises, manual therapy (hands-on techniques), balance and gait training, and education on how to manage your condition and prevent future injury.
Yes. In addition to general orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, we offer many specialized programs at various locations across New Jersey.
These include Vestibular Rehabilitation (for dizziness and balance), Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation (for incontinence and pelvic pain), Lymphedema Therapy, and programs for concussion management and cancer rehabilitation.
