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• Understanding TenJet: The Revolutionary Treatment for Chronic Tendon Pain

  Generally, patients can perform all typical activities of daily living following the procedure. It is essential to do physical therapy to load the tendon in a thoughtful and progressive manner to best ensure appropriate treatment response. On average,...

• Exploring Both Surgical & Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Mallet Finger Injuries

  Splinting is usually recommended for 6 weeks initially, followed by a period of night splinting for 2-6 weeks. Physical Therapy Physical therapy for mallet finger can be done after the splinting period. It has been proven to help in improving finger...

• Ozempic for Joint Pain: Benefits, Risks, and Orthopedic Considerations

  can actually slow down the progression of osteoarthritis! There are only two things that can do this: weight loss and physical therapy. Maintaining a healthy weight not only helps you feel better now, but it can also prevent future joint degeneration,...

• Your Options for ACL Tear Treatment in NoHo, NY

  or for those who maintain a low-level of physical activity. Non-surgical treatment options include bracing and physical therapy. Surgical ACL Tear Treatment Since most ACL tears cannot be stitched back together, arthroscopic reconstruction surgery is...

• Women’s Sports Medicine Program

  Physiology testing at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute's Bryn Mawr Office Nutritional Services Sports Psychology Services Physical Therapy

• Advice from the Area’s Best Surgeons for Total Ankle Replacement

  go a long way. If you do receive ankle replacements, the recovery process can involve several months of recovery and physical therapy. Your doctors and physical therapists can provide you with advice, medication, and treatment to make your recovery...

• Diagnosing Hip Arthritis in Washington Township Patients

  pain and loss of joint function. Many of these treatments are lifestyle changes, including diet and light exercise, physical therapy, and weight loss. Sometimes, during an episode of acutely debilitating pain, your doctor may recommend an injection of...

• Achilles Tendonitis Treatment for Basketball Players

  will be recommended: Reduction/cessation of high-impact athletic activity Rest, icing, compression, and elevation Physical therapy and Achilles tendon specific exercises The use of supportive devices, such as an Achilles sleeve, or in severe cases, an...

• Five Tips to Prevent an ACL Injury

  At Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, we are proud to offer the most effective treatment options for ACL injuries. From physical therapy to reconstructive surgeries, our physicians provide the targeted care that athletes need in order to make a full,...

• 3 Nonsurgical Options For Spinal Stenosis Treatment in Bergen County

  about spinal stenosis exercises and the possibility of seeing a physical therapist. Reparative therapies. Besides physical therapy, there are other methods of improving your back’s flexibility and alleviating some of the pain. For example, chiropractic...

• The Four Steps of Osteoarthritis Treatment in Bergen County

  (such as weight loss, removal of high-impact activities from routine, etc.), the use of braces and assistive devices, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory drugs, or corticosteroids. Surgery While surgery is not necessary in all cases, for many patients...

• Tips for Trail Runners—How to Avoid (and Treat) IT Band Syndrome

  treatments will be sufficientfor treating IT band injuries. These include icing, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy. In the most severe cases, arthroscopic surgery may be recommended; the need for surgery, however, is rare. Whatever...

• Age-Related Knee Changes: Understanding, Managing, and Thriving

  be effectively managed without resorting to surgery. Orthopedic specialists may recommend the following approaches: Physical Therapy, Exercise, and Rehabilitation: Physical therapists tailor exercise regimens aimed at fortifying the muscles surrounding...

• Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy - PRP

  Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy is a procedure that is used in conjunction with other conventional treatments such as physical therapy to help heal damaged tissue. The procedure involves the use of a patient’s own blood; specifically, a physician takes blood...

• Non-operative Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment

  include: Simple rest and reduction of any overhead activity Anti-inflammatory medication Corticosteroid injection Physical therapy and strengthening exercises

• Non-operative Ankle Sprain and Fracture Treatments

  injury, a short-leg cast, walking boot, or brace will keep the ankle from moving. Crutches may also be needed. *Early Physical Therapy- A doctor will start a rehabilitation program as soon as possible to promote healing and increase range of motion and...

• Non-operative Bankart Lesion Treatment

  the accompanying inflammation to subside. This is accomplished through the use of a sling or external rotation brace. Physical therapy and prescribed exercises follow to help regain motion of the extremity. The unfortunate downside of this option is...

• Non-operative Herniated Cervical Disc Treatment

  advise you regarding forms of treatment. Conservative methods, involving activity modification, pain medication, and physical therapy, are normally pursued as a first course of treatment. The majority of disc herniations (90%) do not require surgery,...

• Non-operative Herniated Lumbar Disc Treatment

  a short period of rest, anti-inflammatory medications to reduce the swelling, analgesic drugs to control the pain, physical therapy, exercise or epidural steroid injection therapy. If you are told to rest, follow your doctor’s directions on how long to...

• Non-operative Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL)

  may allow many non-athletes or sedentary workers to return to routine activities. This often includes a structured physical therapy program to restore elbow range of motion and strength and return to sports over a three to four month period.