Kessler Rehabilitation Center

28/01/2026

We're excited to attend the EMACC's Health & Wellness EXPO this Friday. Come see us!

Serving Local Businesses For Nearly 100 Years Founded in 1928, the Eastern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce (EMACC) has supported our business and community in many ups and downs for nearly 100 years. EMACC plays an essential role in the health of the business community regionally and statewide. Our mis...

27/01/2026

We are proud to partner with the NAHL New Jersey Titans as their official physical therapy provider. From keeping the team game ready to supporting the health and recovery of their fans, we’re excited to bring top tier sports physical therapy and performance services to the entire Titans community.

Here’s to a strong, healthy and winning season — on and off the ice!

24/01/2026

Snow shoveling sends an average of 11,500 adults to emergency rooms every year, according to a study published by The American Journal of Emergency Medicine.

So, before you head outside, check out these PT-approved tips to avoid injury and overexertion.

Save for quick reference before the snow begins, and share with a neighbor who could use the reminders.

23/01/2026

Janelle Wilson has been coming to various Kessler Rehabilitation Center locations off and on over the past 20 years. She has received physical, occupational and speech therapy and to show her appreciation, she created artwork to honor the three disciplines.

"This is to all the locations and staff that have helped me," said Janelle. "I wanted to create artwork that shows the purpose of Kessler. Thank you for helping me since I was 13 years old."

We appreciate this wonderful gesture, Janelle!

23/01/2026

With a winter storm expected to bring snow and ice across parts of the U.S. this weekend, we encourage patients to give their local center a call Friday to stay ahead of the storm. Our team can help you schedule or re‑schedule your appointment.

Your safety is our priority. Please stay aware of local weather updates and reach out if you need to adjust your visit.

21/01/2026

The performing arts population, including dancers, gymnasts and cheerleaders tend to fall into a hypermobile category, meaning their joints may move more than the average person's does. Hypermobility is typically harmless, but it could contribute to your risk of injury.

The Beighton Scoring System is a quick assessment to identify whether or not you'd fall into this category.

Check out the link below to learn more. If you have a positive score and are experiencing increased instances of pain, strains or sprains, reach out to Kessler Rehabilitation Center.

A positive Beighton score is any score greater than or equal to 5/9 points in adults, 6/9 points in children (before puberty), and 4/9 points in adults over age 50.

19/01/2026

Our answer is simple: Improving quality of life. Today, and every day, we are committed to serving our patients and their families.

14/01/2026

Do you get sudden and brief episodes of dizziness when you roll over in bed or bend over doing laundry?

You may be experiencing positional vertigo. Did you know that physical therapists can help treat this?

This is commonly known as BPPV, or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and can be treated with special maneuvers led by your physical therapist.

Kessler’s clinicians who specialize in vestibular rehabilitation can help assess and treat you today. Visit https://bit.ly/4qX93Sk to learn more.

13/01/2026

Building a snowman is more than just fun for kids, it's actually recommended by our occupational therapists!

The skills kids use to build a snowman can help them with skills like following directions, but also gives them the tactile input they might need to regulate themselves.

13/01/2026

Physical Therapist Amanda Riccitelli has been working with Silas for over a year and he's been making tremendous progress.

Silas was sent to physical therapy at two months old with a diagnosis of intrauterine growth restriction, causing him to be small for his age. He also had torticollis with severe plagiocephaly, a common condition in infants where a flat spot develops on their skull and hypotonia, a condition where infants have decreased muscle tone.

He is now working on high-level balance interventions, power and strengthening exercises and dynamic movement activities to catch up to his peers. We are so proud of him!

11/01/2026

Like many pickleball converts, Wayne West started out playing tennis. He played from age 9 through 65. “I stopped playing only because age made me lose a step,” he shared.

So, Wayne turned to the smaller, more manageable pickleball court. Now in his 70s, Wayne has competed in local, state and national pickleball tournaments, winning a gold medal at a world championship tournament in Dallas last year.

“It is a way to keep me young at heart and prove that, even at an advanced age, I can still perform at a high level,” he said.

Last July, pain in his right leg and knee started impacting Wayne's game. “After a 30-minute drive from pickleball practice to my home, I would need to slowly exit my car and hobble inside,” he said. “It was a big hindrance.”

Initially, Wayne did what many people do: he typed his symptoms into a search engine (which told him it might be an LCL issue). Luckily, he didn’t rely on that. He turned to us for proper diagnosis and relief. Our team evaluated Wayne’s knee and leg and discovered he had a tight Iliotibial (IT) band. They created a customized, stretching and strengthening routine to help.

At first, Wayne was skeptical about making a full recovery, but he kept at it and began to see changes. “The walk from the car to the house after practice, I was tired but no longer in pain. I felt like an athlete again.”

Wayne’s biggest goal was to prepare for the 2025 United States Senior Pickleball National tournament in Daytona Beach, and that’s what he did.

“Their kindness, skill and encouragement helped me fulfill that goal,” Wayne said. “My IT band is much better, so my movement on court and in all daily activities is much better. By the way, I won a silver medal and only missed capturing the gold medal by three points. Next year, next year.”