Functional Physical Therapy

Functional Physical Therapy We strive to achieve the most beneficial interventions during each one-on-one treatment session to a

📍The Neshanic Station Truss Bridge was constructed in 1896, and is only a few minutes drive from Functional Physical Th...
04/24/2026



📍The Neshanic Station Truss Bridge was constructed in 1896, and is only a few minutes drive from Functional Physical Therapy. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. It has kept its original structure and is a single lane bridge both into/out of historic Neshanic Station.

🏞️ Taking a few minutes to walk along the banks of the South Branch River, you can also see the remains of some abandoned train bridges. Every Saturday from April through September, there is a flea market held right at the end of the bridge.

04/22/2026

📀 New Video Drop Wednesday: Quadriceps Stability In Redcord 📀

Do you use the knee extension machine at the gym but still have trouble getting up/down the stairs or out of a chair?

‼️ If so, it may not be the strength of your quadriceps you need to be working on, but instead your body’s ability to use those quadriceps with the other parts of your body.

This Redcord exercise combines the quadriceps, anterior core muscles, and scapular stabilizers to create a full body stability improvement!

📲 When you are ready to experience the difference of your body working together, it is time for you to call Functional Physical Therapy.

🙏🏼 Thank you Jeff for sharing your experience and for being part of the Functional Physical Therapy family!🪢 Redcord i...
04/21/2026



🙏🏼 Thank you Jeff for sharing your experience and for being part of the Functional Physical Therapy family!

🪢 Redcord is what separates Functional Physical Therapy from the traditional PT clinics you know. Redcord allows us to make muscle activation pain-free so you can improve your function outside of the clinic!

📲 When you are ready to experience the difference of using Redcord, call or text Functional Physical Therapy!

🧠 New Blog Post: Concussions Are Not Graded 🧠While most athletic injuries - including muscle strains and ligament sprain...
04/17/2026

🧠 New Blog Post: Concussions Are Not Graded 🧠

While most athletic injuries - including muscle strains and ligament sprains - are graded in severity, the same is not true for concussions. Even though you may hear someone saying they had a minor concussion or they had a severe concussion, these terms are not factual.

🔗 https://functional-physicaltherapy.com/blog/f/concussions-are-not-graded

🧠 A concussion occurs when shear forces are placed on the brain from a high velocity change of direction. We do not grade that incident, only whether a concussion occurred or not. All concussions should be treated the same from the beginning, which will prevent prolonged symptoms.

📲 If you have been struggling with a concussion and are ready to get back to your normal life, contact Functional Physical Therapy!

04/15/2026

🎥 New Video Drop Wednesday: Full Body Stability Exercises 🎥

Not many people realize that limitations with mobility of the hips can be caused from an inability to activate the pelvis!

⬆️ In the video above, the arms are resisted to improve the ability to posteriorly tilt the pelvis. When we can properly posteriorly tilt the pelvis, we can improve the ability to flex the hips further. This can help with getting in/out of the car, ascending stairs, walking on uneven surfaces without catching your toes, or squatting down to pick something off the floor!

📲 If you have been stretching but can’t seem to improve your range of motion, it might be the same issue with engaging your pelvis. When you are ready to have that assessed and finally improve your mobility, call or text Functional Physical Therapy!

⚾️ Sports Injury Of The Week: Hamstring Strain ⚾️This past week, outfielder Juan Soto suffered a strained hamstring. Kno...
04/13/2026

⚾️ Sports Injury Of The Week: Hamstring Strain ⚾️

This past week, outfielder Juan Soto suffered a strained hamstring. Known for not missing many games, we know this strain has to be significant for Soto to go on the 10 day injured list (IL).

As an outfielder, this strain will not only affect his power at the plate. The ability to cut, change direction, and run down fly balls in the outfield may be significantly challenged if Soto returns in the next few weeks.

🌡️ Unfortunately, the weather in the Northeast may be a contributing factor for some of these early season muscle strains. Soto is from the Dominican Republic, and spending Spring Training in Florida gets most players acclimated to playing in warmer weather. So many players may tighten up and have trouble adjusting to the cold spring air, which can increase the episodes of strains and sprains.

📲 If you have been limited with a calf strain or repeated strains, Functional Physical Therapy is here to help! Call, text, or email us to schedule your full body assessment.

👟 Turn your shoes over and take a look! How they are wearing down can be a sign of potential issues with several other...
04/10/2026



👟 Turn your shoes over and take a look! How they are wearing down can be a sign of potential issues with several other parts of your body.

⬆️ Increased wearing across the toe of the shoe may be a sign of a toe drag. Toe dragging occurs with weakness of the quadriceps or ankle dorsiflexors.

⬆️ Wear on the inside (medial) side of the shoe may be a sign of intrinsic foot issues. You may be collapsing your arches when you are standing on the foot and may have weakness of the muscles within your foot.

⬆️ Wearing of the back of the shoe may be a sign of shoes that are either fit incorrectly or that you may be wearing incorrectly. An example may be not tying and untying your shoes each time you wear them and simply slipping them on and off.

💬 So much more can be learned by looking at the bottom of your normal walking or running shoes. Take a few minutes to check yours out. If you need further assistance figuring out the potential causes, contact Functional Physical Therapy!

04/08/2026

📼 New Video Drop Wednesday: Tricep Presses In Redcord 📼

Do you difficulty pushing open doors or pushing a stroller down the street?

Are you unable to reach and put something on the shelf over your head?

Then you should work on how to better utilize your tricep muscles. They work to fully extend the elbows, both with activity and with this exercise in Redcord. But the triceps are also important in stability for the shoulder with any high velocity activity like throwing a ball.

📲If you think you have been missing some tricep focus in your training or rehabilitation, contact Functional Physical Therapy!

🙏🏼 Thank you Gia for sharing your experience and for being part of the Functional Physical Therapy family!🪢 As soon as...
04/07/2026



🙏🏼 Thank you Gia for sharing your experience and for being part of the Functional Physical Therapy family!

🪢 As soon as you experience Redcord at Functional Physical Therapy, you will know you are not at a traditional physical therapy clinic. Redcord allows us to look at the body as a whole, with exercises that will help you feel the difference immediately once you stand up. So when you are ready to feel the difference yourself, just leave a DM here!

💧 New Blog Post: Benefits Of Incorporating Aquatic Exercise 💧We may not have a pool at Functional Physical Therapy, but ...
04/03/2026

💧 New Blog Post: Benefits Of Incorporating Aquatic Exercise 💧

We may not have a pool at Functional Physical Therapy, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t know the benefits of incorporating aquatic exercises into a patient’s rehabilitation protocol!

🔗 https://functional-physicaltherapy.com/blog/f/benefits-of-incorporating-aquatic-exercise

💧 Utilizing the effects of the water, we are able to walk our patients through many exercises that mimics what we do in Redcord! Take a few minutes to learn how you can be using water to help you get back on track.

📲 If after reading this week’s blog you need more guidance on how to incorporate aquatic exercise into your routine, call or text Functional Physical Therapy!

04/01/2026

🎥 New Video Drop Wednesday: Functional Line Activation In Redcord 🎥

What is the functional line? It is the fascia that connects your opposite shoulder and hip, and it may be one of the most important connections we have! We utilize the opposite arm and leg combination with:

🚶 Every step we take during the day!

⚾️ Anytime we throw a ball.

🪜 Going up and down stairs or any other uneven surface.

💬 And so on!

But, when do we train this combination of muscles at the gym or in traditional PT? The answer is almost never except for when we are working with Redcord at Functional Physical Therapy! If you are a patient here, we will also spend time showing you how to maintain this pattern of muscle activation using no equipment at home!

🏀 Sports Injury Of The Week: Ruptured Patella Tendon 🏀Last week, Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody suffered a non-...
03/30/2026

🏀 Sports Injury Of The Week: Ruptured Patella Tendon 🏀

Last week, Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody suffered a non-contact patella tendon rupture. While on a breakaway, his tendon ruptured while he was preparing to jump and dunk. He had surgery to repair the tendon and will miss the remainder of this season.

➖The patella is a free floating bone above the knee. It is designed to reduce the likelihood of the quadriceps from being frayed by the end of the femur. It attaches to the tibia (shin bone) below the knee with the patella tendon.

➖ When there is an imbalance of the strength of the quadriceps and hamstrings of the upper leg, there is increased stress placed on the patella tendon with high level exercise.

➖ Repetitive high velocity motions, like running and jumping to dunk a basketball, can increase stress on the patella tendon. Basketball also takes place on a hardwood court, which can increase likelihood of injury from the impact of landing after jumping.

📲 If you have suffered from patella issues or have ruptured your patella tendon and are still limited with your activity, Functional Physical Therapy is here to help! We will assess above and below your knee to determine if weaknesses or imbalances in these parts of your body may be limiting your recovery!

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719 Route 206, Suite 104
Hillsborough, NJ
08844

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Wednesday 8am - 7pm
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