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

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“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
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Physical vs. Occupational Therapy

According to Alexandra Fredas, PT, DPT, and Kathryn Tuazon, MS, OTR/L, experts at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, both physical and occupational therapies share similar philosophies regarding treatment and patient care - but there are differences.

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