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Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Rehabilitation @ the J
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Rehabilitation
Located in the RWJ Barnabas Medical Center Rehabilitation Area at JCC MetroWest.
Monday-Thursday: 8 AM – 6:30 PM (last available appointment)
Friday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Parking: Level 2 parking garage, reserved parking spots for RWJ Barnabas Health available.
We accept most insurance. For an appointment please call 973.325.9100.
Conditions Treated/Services Offered:
- Sports Injuries
- Musculoskeletal dysfunctions
- Orthopedic Injuries
- Concussion Injuries
- Golf Rehab
- Post-Surgical Rehab
- Joint Replacement Therapy
- Gait/running dysfunction
- Bidoex Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction Training
TPI Certification/More about Golfing Initiative
If you have injured yourself playing golf or have an injury that is preventing you from playing golf, you should be rehabbing with a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) specialist. The TPI method was designed to return you to golf and get you playing at a higher level than you were before the injury. We analyze 16 different physical tests that are specific to the golf swing. These physical test results combined with your specific swing characteristics help to build your body-swing connection. If you have been working on improving your swing and have not had your body evaluated, you are missing a key piece to the puzzle.
Concussions:
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in which the brain is injured by an impact or a sudden movement. Concussion by definition means to shake violently. A concussion can occur from any blow to the head, neck, jaw, face, or body that forcibly moves the brain within the skull. When symptoms of a concussion last more than 7-12 days, a Physician will conduct tests to diagnose Post-concussion Syndrome (PCS). Symptoms of PCS includes but is not limited to the following:
- Headache
- Memory loss
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Feeling slow
- Sensitivity to light or noise
- Blurred or double vision
- Heavy head or “mentally foggy”
- Irritability or mood changes
- Difficulty in sleep patterns
- Fatigue or exhaustion
- Sleeping more or less than usual
- Inability to concentrate or focus
At Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center at the J we have Physical Therapists that are trained with current evidence-based practice to treat and aid patients in recovery. Please see the following webpage for additional information on RWJBH’s Concussion program: https://www.rwjbh.org/treatment-care/athlete-screenings/
Bidoex Testing:
When it comes to returning to a sport or labor-intensive job after an injury it is important to ensure your body is ready. Most re-injuries occur because the person was not strong enough to return. The Bidoex is the most accurate tool to assess force production in physical rehabilitation. At the end of your testing, you will receive an easy-to-read graph highlighting your physical capacities and limitations. This will help give you the confidence that you are ready to get back to your life.
Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT):
After injury or surgery, improving strength and muscle growth is a high priority. However, after injury, most individuals are unable to lift heavy weights to induce muscle adaptation. BFRT allows the strength and hypertrophy phases of rehabilitation to begin earlier. With BFRT, a pneumatic cuff is applied at the top part of the muscle that is being trained. The cuff is inflated to a specific pressure to decrease the blood flow to that muscle. This creates an environment that allows for increased muscle growth.
Dr. Dustin Baldwin is a Physical Therapist, Certified Titleist Performance Institute Specialist (TPI), and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Dustin has a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Drexel University and a Bachelors in Exercise Science from Hofstra University. Through his extensive training and professional experience, Dustin became a youth athlete specialist at his first job as a Physical Therapist in Manhattan. To expand his experience and continue to cultivate knowledge in the profession, Dustin has joined the Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Team here at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. To ensure he strives in evidence-based practice, he participates in continued education designed to improve the quality of care for all individuals who need PT. His main hobby is golf, which led him to pursue his Titleist Performance Institute Certification to help improve the physical ability of individuals of all ages and skill levels who participate in the game of golf. Dustin also enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, playing basketball, and playing flag football.
Dr. Samantha Moir is a Physical Therapist, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), Certified Tennis Performance Trainer (CTPT), and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Sam has her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Boston University. She is certified in Graston Technique and Dry Needling. Sam’s dedication to continuous learning is evidenced by her completion of an Orthopedic Residency Program and numerous continuing education courses. Throughout her years in practice, she has worked with athletes of all levels including professional, collegiate, and recreational athletes. She has had the unique experience of providing physical therapy for Broadway shows and professional dance companies. Sam has especially enjoyed working with young athletes, tennis players, figure skaters, dancers, and hockey players. Injury prevention and concussion treatment have also been a passion of hers. Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time with her family and dog, trying new restaurants, playing tennis, and traveling. Sam is excited to join the Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Team at Barnabas Medical Center.
Nick is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM CES) at the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Rehabilitation at the JCC Metrowest. Nick received his associate’s degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Essex County College and a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from East Stroudsburg University. Nick has experience in inpatient, outpatient and subacute settings through his clinical rotations while attending Essex County College. He began his career as a clinician working for an outpatient orthopedic facility in River Edge, NJ. While working in River Edge, Nick assisted patients of all age groups rehabilitating from surgeries, musculoskeletal disorders and sports injuries. He stays up to date on current research through continuing education courses and reading new journal articles regularly. In his spare time, Nick enjoys attending sporting events, going down the shore, exercising and spend time with his friends and family.
