Physical Therapy

The Department of Physical Therapy focuses on increasing strength, building endurance and flexibility, walking, climbing stairs, transfers, gross motor skills and training in the appropriate use of assistive devices (crutches, walkers) and prostheses.

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location:
The department is located in Newton Memorial Hospital just inside the Rehabilitation entrance.

Services Available:
Services are available for infants on through geriatrics

» Evaluations
» Developmental Evaluations
» Individualized Treatment
» Sports Medicine/Athletic Training
» Computerized Balance Training
» Back Management
» Lower Extremity Wound Management
» Work Conditioning
» Isokinetic Strength Training
» Gait/Transfer Training
» Pain Management
» Electrical Stimulation
» Ultrasound
» Whirlpool Therapy
» Myofascial Release Therapy
» Lymphodema Management
» Coordinated treatment programs with Occupational and     Speech Therapy

Specialized Equipment
» Balance Master
» BTE - Work Hardening Equipment
» Kinetron
» High Lat, Seat Row
» Multi-hip
» Legpress
» Upper Body Ergometer
» Aerobic Conditioning Equipment (Treadmills, recumbent     bikes, eliptical)

Referrals:
All physical therapy services require a physician's prescription.

Physical Therapy
Newton Memorial Hospital
175 High Street
Newton, NJ 07860
Telephone(973) 579-8600
FAX (973) 383-9869