What Does Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Mean? What does it mean to be a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)? I recently spoke with future DPT intern Timothy O’Connor from Seton Hall University and asked him this question. He said that “it means that I have the knowledge and skills to gather all [...]
Falls Prevention and Physical Therapy: What You Need to Know One in four adults over age 65 will experience a fall each year. A senior who falls can suffer devastating injury or, in some cases, death. Falls prevention starts with knowing the risk factors, and recovery from fall-related injury is possible with the [...]
Pro Staff Physical Therapy in Clifton Celebrates Grand Re-Opening Published by TAPInto Nutley June 4, 2018 at 7:28 PM Pro Staff Physical Therapy held a grand re-opening of their Clifton location. The event marked the unveiling of the newly renovated facility that is now better served to cater to their growing customer base. [...]
How to cope with Vision & Vestibular Problems The visual and vestibular systems are closely related both physiologically and functionally and people with dysfunction in one or both systems often report feelings of dizziness and/or vertigo. The vestibular system includes the parts of the inner ear and brain that process the information involved [...]
Treat and prevent muscle soreness in cold weather Sports therapy is key for athletes during winter months. Whether you are new to the gym or a seasoned athlete, cold weather can affect your body. In these conditions, muscles are forced to work harder to complete tasks. This extra effort can result in muscle [...]
Pro Staff's Michael Maffucci named a 2018 Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day Parade Dignitary Published by TAPInto Nutley By DEBORAH ANN TRIPOLDI March 5, 2018 at 6:00 AM Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day Parade Committee held a meet and greet at Franklin Steakhouse on Monday, Feb. 12 with the honorees for the 36th annual parade to be [...]
New program offers reliable and comfortable transportation options for patients Pro Staff Institute is proud to announce their participation in Uber Health, a new transportation program designed to provide transportation to patients. Pro Staff Institute is the first physical therapy center in the nation to leverage Uber Health, and joins over other 100 [...]
The Negative Effects of Prolonged Sitting and Workplace Tips From Pro Staff Physical Therapy Prolonged sitting has been described as the new smoking by many media outlets in recent years. Though this may seem exaggerated, it carries some degree of truth once you look more closely. From the commute to work, to the [...]
Don’t let an injury keep you out of the game. A sports related injury can be prevented by staying hydrated, taking time to rest, not overexerting yourself, and taking care of your body. Sustaining an injury is extremely disappointing at any point during the season, which is why it important to continuously [...]
Stretching has many health benefits for your body as well as your mind. Better posture, improved flexibility, stress relief and feeling better overall can be linked to the simple act of stretching. The best part is that stretching can have a positive impact on your quality of life in a number of ways. Whether [...]
