Excel Physical Therapy – Pioneering Orthopedic Physical Therapy for Enhanced Recovery, Reduced Pain, and Restored Mobility

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Orthopedic surgery, often considered the last resort due to its impact on mobility, is recommended only when it significantly improves the patient's quality of life. Fortunately, advancements in science have not only made orthopedic surgeries more efficient but also reduced the recovery period. In this context, orthopedic physical therapy emerges as a life-changing intervention. A skilled orthopedic physical therapist (PT) plays a crucial role in helping individuals regain their daily activities post-surgery, injury, accident, or illness.

Orthopedic PTs specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions and injuries affecting the musculoskeletal system. They work to integrate various bodily systems, especially the neurological and cardiovascular systems, to treat injuries or conditions effectively. Depending on the individual's condition, therapists employ a range of therapeutic modalities, assistive devices, and manual therapies to repair damage, alleviate pain, and restore physical abilities.

In New Jersey, Excel Physical Therapy stands out as the premier provider of orthopedic physical therapy. With a commitment to providing top-tier care, a rigorous selection process for staff physical therapists, and robust administrative support staff, Excel has earned a reputation for delivering leading trends in orthopedic rehabilitative care. Their dedication and expertise have made them a trusted and respected provider of physical therapy for over 30 years.

Leveraging Life-Saving Physical Therapy Services

Pre-Operative Physical Therapy (Prehab): By improving your strength and mobility prior to surgery, you can actually expedite your recovery and improve your long-term outcome. Additionally, since you’ll already be working with your physical therapist, you can get your questions answered ahead of time, understand the rehab process ahead of you, and develop a customized recovery plan. At Excel Physical Therapy, each patient’s prehab program is tailored to their own unique needs. Being proactive with your health often pays off in the long term. If you’re preparing for an orthopedic surgery, contact your local EXCEL office or request an appointment online to find out how you can maximize your chances for a successful recovery by beginning a Prehab program today.

Post-Operative Physical Therapy: If you’re undergoing orthopedic surgery, you and your surgeon have likely discussed your upcoming physical therapy needs. Post-surgical physical therapy not only helps minimize the development of scar tissue around the surgical site, but also helps patients heal faster and get back to their normal activities more quickly. At Excel Physical Therapy, they have more than 30 years of experience providing post-op physical therapy to patients who have undergone total joint replacements or orthopedic surgeries related to knee, shoulder, hip, arm, feet, ankle, and hand injuries. After a comprehensive initial evaluation, Excel’s physical therapists will create an individualized recovery plan designed to optimize your recovery. Immediately following surgery, your clinician will focus on reducing your initial pain and swelling. Next, your therapist will guide you through a series of tailored exercises meant to restore strength, help you regain range of motion, and increase your stamina and endurance.

Spine Specialty Program: Back pain is one of the most common reasons that people seek medical attention or miss days at work or school. Ranging in intensity from a dull ache to sharp, debilitating agony, upper, middle or lower back pain may result from an acute injury or may have become chronic over time. The spine is a complex anatomical structure made up of joints, soft tissue, spinal cord, and hundreds of nerves. With such intricate anatomy involved, it’s no wonder that back pain can result from so many different injuries and conditions. Members of Excel Physical Therapy’s Spine Specialty Program have advanced training in the treatment of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine impairments. Many of Excel's specialists have additional certifications in the McKenzie method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment and manual therapy techniques.

Excel’s spine specialists dedicate themselves to a rigorous track of continuing education, including becoming certified in the McKenzie method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment and as Spinal Manual Therapists. The McKenzie Method is a way of assessing mechanical issues in the back and spine by analyzing the body’s reaction to certain positions and movements, rather than relying on diagnostic testing or invasive treatments. Patients are empowered to manage their own symptoms and prevent recurrent issues.

Injury Prevention: By studying the way a patient’s body moves, EXCEL’s physical therapists can identify body imbalances, movement dysfunction, and other risk factors that may predispose the individual to injury or stop them from reaching peak performance. Addressing and correcting these issues through a combination of strength, balance, and gait training can help patients achieve precise, efficient movements—thereby preventing later injuries. Excel Physical Therapy has a long history of working closely with high school, college, and professional sports teams throughout New Jersey and New York to prevent and treat injuries incurred during recreational or competitive athletics. Since 1990, Excel Physical Therapy has specialized in caring for athletes ranging from high school to professional teams. Whether playing college ball, competing in triathlons, or simply jogging around your neighborhood, a little prevention goes a long way toward avoiding injuries down the road. After all, one injury can take you out of the game for a whole season.

Balance Training & Fall Prevention: More than one in three Americans ages 65 and older fall each and every year, with 20-30 percent suffering moderate or severe injuries. In fact, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. While you may think of physical therapy as rehabilitation-focused, physical therapists also play a key role in preventing injuries before they happen. For older individuals looking to maintain an active, injury-free lifestyle, balance and stability are crucial. Physical therapists can help to improve physical capabilities, while also advising patients on how to eliminate hazards from their home environment. At Excel Physical Therapy, they are committed to caring for patients throughout every stage of their life.

Excel Physical Therapy | Leadership

Gary Flink, PT, MSPT is a co-founder and the Chief Executive officer of Excel Physical Therapy. He is one of the two owners and directors of Excel Physical Therapy. He graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor's degree in 1986. He went on to attend physical therapy school at Long Island University, where he earned a second Bachelor's degree, as well as a Master's degree in Physical Therapy and graduated with the highest honors Summa Cum Laude in 1989.

Matt Gibble, PT is a co-founder and President of Excel Physical Therapy. He is one of the two owners and directors of Excel Physical Therapy. After receiving his Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from Arcadia University in 1986, he went on to work at a sports medicine facility in New York City. There he was involved for three years with the New York Knicks, where he provided their long-term physical therapy, as well as their pre-season and pre-signing orthopedic evaluations.