Tag: ProFysio Physical Therapy
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How will COVID-19 change us?
During this very difficult time of uncertainty, one thing remains the same – the strength of our community. Like many of you, our thoughts and prayers are with our neighbors, family and friends who may have lost someone they love or who may be battling this virus themselves. This is a difficult time for all…
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Telerehab physical therapy during COVID
The world is going through a crisis that threatens to claim lives and is pushing healthcare systems to the brink of collapse across the globe. Your friends and family are doing what they should do, and they are isolating themselves to limit the risk of transmission of the virus. Our frontline providers are fighting everyday…
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Kyrie Irving out for the season – shoulder impingement is common injury
If you are a fan of NBA basketball like I am, I’m sure you were bummed to hear that guard Kyrie Irving will miss the rest of the season because of his shoulder injury. Mr. Irving, an All-State scholastic player from New Jersey and an All-America player at Duke University, is an amazing athlete and…
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East Brunswick Library, ProFysio Physical Therapy present heart health lecture
February is Heart Health Month. To help the community understand cardiac health, ProFysio Physical Therapy will present “Your Heart Is A Muscle – Exercise It!” at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick. The program is led by clinic director Dr. Nichole Chaviano, PT, DPT, ITPT. She…
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New scar tissue treatment
In those suffering from painful muscles, joints and ligaments, scar tissue and adhesions have been found to be a major culprit. With acute and chronic injuries, scar tissue is formed by the body to help the healing process. Unfortunately, that scar tissue can disrupt the function of an injured body part and can be a…
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No more waiting for great healthcare
Do you have a luxuriously flexible schedule that permits you to calmly and patiently tolerate long wait times for appointments? If you do, your are blessed and need not read further.But, if you are like most of us, you simply do not have the luxury of time. Let’s run through the typical steps before you can…
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Why does my knee hurt?
By Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba and Tom Horvath PTA The school year is ramping up, fall is here, and seasons are beginning for our favorite sports. But with a new season comes a gentle reminder to be careful not to overdo it while we’re working hard to be the best athletes we can be. A…
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Reader benefits from therapy at ProFysio
I tried several physical therapist in East Brunswick before but I was generally disappointed because all were either too crowded for exercise or were just interested in making money for themselves. Some of them were also discriminating toward foreign-sounding names like mine and they were criticizing other patients too. They were not caring or compassionate…
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Dispelling myths about physical therapy
By Dr. Nichole Chaviano, D.P.T. Physical therapists are experts in movement, helping those with a wide range of problems to restore mobility, reduce pain and remain active. There are some widely-held misconceptions around physical therapy that may discourage people who could gain a great deal from seeking treatment. People assume they need a doctor’s…
