Our On-Site Physical Therapy at Family Foot & Ankle Specialists

Here at Family Foot & Ankle Specialists we take great pride in getting you healthy and back to your active lifestyle. We understand that life always seems to get in the way which is why we have opened our own Physical Therapy Center at our Piscataway office.   In any recovery process it is essential to have a great team of doctors who are communicating your precise needs to get better faster. 

Tiffany Little and Kathleen Ressler, our highly educated and experienced liscenced physical therapists are dedicated to getting you recovered as quickly and efficiently as possible.  Our doctors and therapists meet regularly to discuss what each individual patient needs in order to get back to their busy life.  Our fully stocked gym has the equipment essential to working and re-training the muscles and tendons in your body, and our therapists have the expertise to develop an individualized recovery plan.  

Physical therapy is essential in a full recovery plan for many reasons.  Utilizing physical therapy usually results in a a faster recovery.   It will prevent more costly treatment later and reduces costs associated with lost time from work so it is a cost effective precautionary. 

When do you need a Physical Therapist?  The following list contains some of the most common reasons to see a P.T.:

   *Ankle/ foot problems (such as plantar fasciitis or achilles tendinitis)
   *Back and neck pain (such as herniated disks or sciatica)
   *Knee problems (such as arthritis, torn meniscus or general knee pain)
   *Shoulder, elbow, and wrist conditions (such as torn rotator cuff, or carpal tunnel)
   *Sprains and muscle strains
   *Fractures (such as hip, ankle, or wrist)
   *Post-surgical rehabilitation (such as bunionectomies or knee arthoscopies)
   *Stroke rehabilitation
   *Problems with walking or losing balance
   *Dizziness

Family Foot & Ankle Specialists offers complete head-to-toe physical therapy.  We have the education and ability to satisfy all of your Physical Therapy needs!

Library for Our Physical Therapy:

• To help determine if you need to see a doctor or Physical Therapists take this pain survery   
  Description: This survey developed by Dr. Wishnie will help you to understand whether you need a doctor or Physical Therapist. It may also help you to recognize the type and frequency of pain you are having.

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Frequent Questions for Our Physical Therapy:

• How long is each physical therapy session?
• Do you have a licensed Physical Therapist at your Physical Therapy Center?
• What conditions will physical therapy help?
• Does Family Foot & Ankle Specialists have their own Physical Therapy Center in their office?
• Can I receive physical therapy for my neck at the Family Foot & Ankle Physical Therapy Center?

Videos about Our Physical Therapy:

• Physical Therapy Stretches with Tiffany

Web Resources for Our Physical Therapy:

• America Physical Therapy Association

  Description: This link will direct you to the American Physical Therapy Association home page.  This site will provide the many benefits of physical therapy.  It will explain the vital importance of physical therapy as a part of your recovery process.  It will also inform you of any events, news publications, and other educational material regarding physical therapy.
  
  If you would like to learn about the Physical Therapy Center at Family Foot & Ankle Specialists click here. 

• Stop Foot Pain Fast with Physical Therapy at Family Foot & Ankle Specialists

  Description: This is a video of our own on-site Physical Therapists, Tiffany Little. She discusses stretching exercises that will greatly reduce, if not eliminate, your foot pain.

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The Doctors of Family Foot & Ankle Specialists have written three books that they offer for FREE!  Got Feet?, You Do Not Have To Suffer With Heel Pain, and The Truth About Diabetes and Your Feet.   Click here to have your FREE copy mailed right to your door!