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HAVE YOU HEARD? Our Metabolic Rehabilitation program (physical therapy for people with diabetes) lowered Susan's glucose levels by 40 points in 4 weeks!
When Susan first found out she had diabetes, she was afraid that her only option was to be on medication for the rest of her life. But then she found another option: Physical Therapy!
MPT's Metabolic Rehabilitation program is for anyone who has diabetes or pre-diabetes. We help patients, just like Susan, manage their diabetes without medication. In some cases, we can even help patients remove the need for diabetes medication entirely! With a scientifically proven combination of exercises specifically customized to your body and its needs, our doctors of physical therapy can lower patients' glucose levels and prevent or improve any complications.
The choice seemed a simple one for Susan. She took an active role in her physical therapy, under our doctors' constant supervision and counsel. And within only four weeks, Susan's glucose levels had dropped an amazing 40 points! That is comparable to the effects of glucose medication in most patients, and Susan accomplished it the all-natural way. Following our doctors' guidance on diet and lifestyle, she made her specialized exercise program a part of her daily life and continues to achieve amazing results.
Susan's story seems incredible, but she's living proof that physical therapy can help you achieve great success in diabetes management! You, too, can lower your glucose levels, lower your risk for diabetes-related complications, and achieve a new lease on life! Results may vary from person to person, but we'll work our hardest to help you achieve your personal goals. Don't wait another day to start your life over. Call us at 973-917-3134 to get started today!
Spring 2011 - We're excited to announce three new programs to help you achieve optimal health!
Cardiac Physical Therapy
You've experienced a life-changing cardiac event. Cardiac Physical Therapy is the best way to take charge of your condition and return to a fulfilling life. Whether your goal is to get back to gardening, complete 18 holes of golf, or run a 5K, we can help you achieve it! Our skilled and experienced Doctors of Physical Therapy will:
- Help you regain your confidence
- Provide education to help you manage your condition
- Create a personalized plan to help you meet and exceed
your goals!
Diabetes Physical Therapy
You know that exercise is a proven method of managing your diabetes or pre-diabetes, and you might be wondering how to start. We understand that self-management of this area of your life isn't easy to do on your own. We are here to motivate and guide you to success! Our experienced Doctors of Physical Therapy will develop a special program tailored to help you:
- Control your glucose levels
- Prevent or improve diabetes-related complications
- Safely and confidently live the kind of life you want!
Yoga For Everyone
Have you ever felt curious about yoga, but weren't sure if your body was ready for it? Our "Yoga for Everyone" class was designed with you in mind! Now everybody can experience the peace of mind and physical health benefits of yoga. Our class is designed to:
- - Meet the individual needs and goals of each student
- - Provide customized instruction to help you achieve
- greater relaxation and strength
- - Welcome people of ALL ages, body types, and
- physical abilities!
Call us today to get started!
973-917-3134
December 2010 - MPT's Adopt-A-Pet Program helps patients discover the joy of giving shelter animals a "forever home"!
 We at Montville Physical Therapy are committed to being advocates for those who have no voice, such as children, the disadvantaged, and animals. Every holiday season we organize a collection of items to donate to a worthy charity. And all year round, MPT makes a special effort to make a difference with our Adopt-A-Pet Program! With this ongoing program, we will sponsor the adoption fees for any past or current patient who is adopting a new pet from an animal shelter or rescue organization.
When Nick and Amanda began their search for a canine companion, they knew they wanted to help a needy animal at the same time. They found Frankie, a cute baby Puggle, on Petfinder.com. Frankie had been born in a puppy mill (where most pet store puppies come from), and he ended up unwanted in a kill shelter in Georgia when he was only two weeks old. Fortunately for Frankie, a kindhearted rescue team saved him from the shelter and brought him to New Jersey, where he was united with his new family, Nick and Amanda! Frankie is now an energetic, curious, growing puppy who loves exploring his new home and snuggling with his "forever" family. We are so happy to have had the chance to help them find each other!
If you would like to adopt a pet from a shelter or rescue organization, we can help! Call the office at 973-917-3134 to find out how to get started!
In this season of giving and cheer, we are also going full steam ahead with two 2010 Holiday Giving Projects -- one for animals and one for people. This year, we are collecting item donations for the Bloomingdale Animal Shelter and the United Way of Passaic County. If you would like to contribute to our donation boxes and really bring some warmth and cheer to needy families and homeless animals this year, give our office a call or stop by anytime!
November 2010 - MPT launches our "Yoga For Beginners" Class!
We're so excited to announce that Montville PT is launching a Yoga program, which is open to anyone and everyone who has ever been a patient with us, along with their friends and family members.
The name of our group course is “Yoga for Beginners” and it serves as an introduction to the practice of yoga. Our certified and nationally registered yoga teacher will guide our students through the fundamentals of postures (asana), breathing techniques (pranayama), and mindful relaxation. This style of yoga is designed to meet the individual needs of each student, so we will be glad to offer modifications based on what is most comfortable for you. Our class is open to people of ALL ages, body types, and physical flexibility levels!
Your yoga program can be done in conjunction with your current physical therapy treatment, or as a way to continue your home exercise program in a really fun way! In addition to helping your muscles and joints with gentle stretching and strengthening, yoga is also fantastic at helping you to relax and attain greater peace of mind. Yoga is a great way to attain a balance between the health of your body and the clarity of your mind, which is so essential to each person’s life!
Come discover all the benefits of a comfortable and well-balanced yoga practice! Our class is taking place every Thursday at 7:00 PM. If you’d like to join us, call the office at 973-917-3134 and we’ll be happy to tell you more!
Spring 2010 - Montville PT is named Site of Clinical Excellence by Columbia University!
Columbia University, the fifth-oldest higher education institution in the United States, has named our organization the 2010 winner of the Site of Clinical Excellence Award! Montville Physical Therapy is the first outpatient orthopedic physical therapy facility to ever receive this award. Past recipients are some of the finest medical institutions on the East Coast and, some would argue, in the world! These include such highly regarded facilities as Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, NYU-Rusk Institute, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, and NY Presbyterian-Cornell Medical Center.
The faculty at Columbia chose MPT for this award because of our high standards of personalized patient care, along with our involvement in the education of new physical therapists, and our constant advocacy for the profession of physical therapy. MPT was honored at the 2010 Columbia University graduation, where the graduating class of 43 new Doctors of Physical Therapy were inspired by our unique philosophies.
We would like to thank the faculty at Columbia University for this amazing honor, and we commit to continue delivering the same excellent care and superior results to all our patients!
If you would like to schedule an appointment for preventive care, a screening, or for help with an injury or any other physical challenge, please give us a call at 973-917-3134! We would love to hear from you.
April 2010 - MPT's Dr. Ben Burton Receives UMDNJ's Alumni Award!
The Montville PT team is proud to announce that our own Dr. Ben Burton, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, ATC, CSCS has been chosen by the faculty of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey as their 2010 Alumni Award Recipient!
Recipients are selected for their dedication and exemplary contributions to the profession of physical therapy. This annual award is part of the convocation program that precedes graduation. Ben will be speaking to the graduates and their families about our practice, our customer service philosophies, our focus on Direct Access, and our many innovative, non-surgical, pain-free treatment systems that Ben has pioneered.
Recipients of UMDNJ’s Alumni Award are selected from over a thousand graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program since its inception 30 years ago. Nancy Kirsch, Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, said that Ben “represent[s] a proud tradition of clinicians who have made a significant impact on the practice of physical therapy.”
We would like to congratulate Ben on this achievement, and we are proud to carry on his tradition of excellent care and unparalleled results for our patients.
If you would like to book an appointment, please call us at 973-917-3134! We would be happy to help you.
New in 2010! - Montville PT partners with Pectus Services' Joe Porcello in the treatment of Pectus Carinatum and Pectus Excavatum
In keeping with our goal of staying on the cutting edge of the newest techniques, we are now the first Pectus Treatment & Rehabilitation physical therapy facility in the country!
The terms Pectus Carinatum and Pectus Excavatum describe deformities of the chest wall or “Pectus”. Pectus Excavatum is more commonly known as "sunken chest," and Pectus Carinatum is referred to as "protruding" or "pigeon chest." These conditions are little-known by most in the medical field – in fact, for years, surgery was thought to be the only option to correct a Pectus defect. But Joe Porcello, ATC, has become a worldwide expert in non-surgical treatment for all Pectus deformities. He is the founder of Pectus Services, a company based solely on helping children and teens with these defects. Joe is also the creator of the T-Joe Pectus Bracing System, as well as the only comprehensive Pectus Improvement Program available.
The Pectus Services treatment philosophy states that improvement of a Pectus deformity involves more than just a brace. It includes several components: a thorough exam and diagnosis by a thoracic surgeon, and then a comprehensive improvement program of exercise and bracing is developed using their world-renowned "T-Joe" Pectus Bracing System. Joe provides one-on-one care for each child and great customer service from the very first phone call. Like Joe, we at Montville PT believe that in order to be effective healthcare providers, we need to focus on the whole patient and their entire experience, not just a specific body part or exercise.
Over the past few months, our providers have been training directly with "T-Joe" himself regarding Pectus and its effects on the body. We are proud to partner with Joe in the treatment of his patients. We share his passion for helping kids with Pectus attain outstanding results, as well as gain confidence and strength. We look forward to meeting more Pectus patients and helping them on their journey to better Pectus health!
If you or your child is affected by a Pectus condition, please call Pectus Services at 877-PECTUS-NO-MORE (877-732-8876), or visit them on the web at www.PectusServices.com!
If you are interested in continuing your T-Joe Pectus Improvement Program with us, including pre-surgery therapy before a Nuss procedure, or before bracing for Pectus Carinatum patients, please call us to set up an appointment at 973-917-3134!
March 2010 - Montville Physical Therapy invites you to join us in celebrating the opening of the John Davis and Dr. M. Benjamin Burton Athletic Training & Sports Medicine Center at Montclair State University!
We would like to invite all our past and current patients, friends of the business, and everyone else who may wish to join us, to Montclair State University (MSU) to celebrate a special honor bestowed upon our own Dr. Ben Burton: MSU has chosen Ben as the namesake for their new athletic training center!
MSU approached Ben last year regarding this honor. Initially, he humbly turned them down. But then, the thought occurred to him that this would be a great opportunity to thank his ATC mentor John Davis by including John’s name! John has been an integral part of the Athletic Training department at MSU for the past 25 years, and is currently Head Athletic Trainer. He was one of the first to offer Ben great opportunity back when Ben was still a student. Ben remains grateful to John for his guidance over the years, and is looking forward to honoring his mentor in this meaningful way!
The Montclair State University Department of Athletics has opened their doors to all of us in celebration of the opening of the John Davis and Dr. M. Benjamin Burton Athletic Training & Sports Medicine Center, and in recognition of John’s and Ben’s many contributions to the ATC field over the years.
Please join our team for the dedication ceremony to congratulate Ben and John! Feel free to bring as many guests as you would like.
The ceremony will take place on March 28, 2010 from 2pm until 4pm, at MSU’s Panzer Athletic Center, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043.
Please RSVP by March 24, 2010 to Randye Mitrani from the Montclair State Athletics Department at 973-655-5234, or via e-mail at mitranir@mail.montclair.edu. If you have any questions about the dedication ceremony Randye will be glad to answer them for you.
Montclair State University has the first Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training degree program in the state! If you are interested in pursuing your Athletic Training degree, please visit their website at http://www.montclair.edu/ATE to learn more!
We at Montville PT are committed to giving back to those less fortunate than ourselves, especially homeless animals. This year we sponsored collections for the Montville Animal Shelter. Through the generosity of our patients and associates, we donated food, blankets, toys, treats, and paper supplies to help our furry friends.
Since we opened our practice, we have offered to sponsor pet adoptions for our patients and their family members. In keeping with our mission to help those who need it most, we will pay a generous portion of the adoption fee if your new pet is from a shelter or other rescue group. Since we launched this program we have made six adoptions possible!
We are so pleased that this opportunity has recently helped to bring two new members to two of our amazing patients’ families! Lindsay D. felt lucky to have found her new calico cat, who she named Little Kitty! And Eileen S. adopted a young dog named Miller who really needed her help (you can read Miller's story above).
We’d like to thank all of our wonderful patients who have selflessly done their part to help homeless animals find their own “forever home”!
If you are looking for a new pet, or wish to contribute something to the shelter, please call the Montville Animal Shelter at 973-334-6410 or visit them on the Web at www.montvilleanimalshelter.com!
If you are a current or past patient, and you would like to adopt a pet from an animal rescue group or shelter, please call our office at 973-917-3134 and we will be happy to assist you!
Montville Physical Therapy is excited to be rolling out a new, unique benefit to our patients, in conjunction with our business partners One Human Performance (OHP)! For nearly ten years, the One Human Performance Center has provided personalized wellness and lifestyle guidance to everyone from professional athletes to weekend warriors.
OHP owner Eric D'Agati and his team are working with us to perform complimentary Functional Movement Screenings for our patients. The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a special physical test that assesses the seven basic movements (such as squatting, lunging, hurdling, etc.) that comprise nearly all advanced movements. The results are then analyzed to create a personalized workout that is tailored to specifically address and correct any needed areas of improvement for each patient.
We look forward to using this great tool to assist our patients as they move on from physical therapy to their various home exercise programs. Implementation of a workout or training routine based on the FMS has been shown to significantly reduce the chance of future injury, as well as improve performance for athletes of all skill levels in any sport. It is one of the unique ways we help you get better and stay better!
If you are interested in this screening, please let us know! For more information about the Functional Movement Screen, or to schedule a physical therapy appointment, please call Montville Physical Therapy at 973-971-3134. For further performance training, please call One Human Performance at 973-917-3136.
We at Montville PT are proud to announce our new addition to our clinical team! Dr. Matthew Allen is joining us after years of success at the New Jersey Center of Physical Therapy.
Dr. Allen has extensive clinical training and experience in both pediatric and orthopedic settings, having excelled in his clinical internships with the Jersey City Medical Center, Rehabilitation Institute of Morristown Memorial (RIMM), and JFK Medical Center, as well as with our friends The New Jersey Center of Physical Therapy, where he later began as a full-time clinician. Matt excels in working with orthopedic, sports, and pediatric patients of all types.
We warmly welcome Matt to our team, as well as his devoted patients who have followed him here to MPT! Check out our "Meet the Team" section to see Matt's bio and get to know him even better!
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